John Tavener
John Tavener is a contemporary classical artist. 9 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
- 9
- Releases
- 1992–2003
- Active years
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Mother and Child
2003 · 8 tracks
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John Tavener at a glance
- Born in
- London
- From
- United Kingdom
- Active since
- 1968
- Labels
- Apple Records, Manticore Records
- Educated at
- Royal Academy of Music, Highgate School
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About
Sir John Kenneth Tavener (28 January 1944 – 12 November 2013) was an English composer, known for his extensive output of religious works, including The Protecting Veil, Song for Athene and The Lamb. Tavener first came to prominence with his cantata The Whale, premiered in 1968. Then aged 24, he was described by The Guardian as "the musical discovery of the year", while The Times said he was "among the very best creative talents of his generation." During his career he became one of the best known and popular composers of his generation, most particularly for The Protecting Veil, which as recorded by cellist Steven Isserlis became a bestselling album, and Song for Athene which was sung at the funeral of Princess Diana. The Lamb featured in the soundtrack for Paolo Sorrentino's film The Great Beauty. Tavener was knighted in 2000 for his services to music and won an Ivor Novello Award.
John Tavener in brief
- How many John Tavener releases are on Riffiter?
- 9 releases are catalogued, spanning 1992 to 2003.
- What genre is John Tavener?
- John Tavener is catalogued under Contemporary Classical, Classical.
- What is the most recent John Tavener release on Riffiter?
- Mother and Child, released in 2003.