John Tavener
Publisher: Chester Music
If you had to pick the soundtrack for heaven, the music of Sir John Tavener would probably feature prominently. —
Aidan Goldstraw, Express and Star After music like this, applause seems superfluous… —
Laurence Hughes, The IndependentMoments of transparent beauty and contemplation... —
Hannah Nepil, The Financial TimesArguably, no composer ever wrote better music for solemn reflection - the kind of silence that his work is capable of producing is like no other
. — Caroline Crampton, New Statesman
(2012; bass baritone, cello, orchestra)
(2009; cello, timpani, strings)
(2007; tenor, choir, orchestra)
(2007; cello, soprano, tenor, choir, orchestra)
(2007; four string quartets, large Tibetan bowl)
(2007; mezzo-soprano, timpani, strings)
(2006; violin, strings)
(2003; soprano, ensemble)
(2002; choir, soloists, ensemble)
(1988; cello, strings)
(1982; choir)
(1966; choir, soloists, orchestra)
- 2012 featured composer at the Manchester International Festival, including the premiere of The Death of Ivan Ilyich
- 2007 premiere of Requiem commissioned by The Liverpool Culture Company Limited as part of the 2008 European Capital of Culture Programme
- 2007 HRH Prince of Wales commissions The Beautiful Names, a setting of the 99 Names for Allah from the Qu’ran
- 2005 Receives Ivor Novello Classical Music Award
- 2005 provides music for Children of Men directed by Alfonso Cuaron
- 2003 premiere of the all-night vigil The Veil of the Temple
- 2000 receives a knighthood in Millennium Honours List
- 1989 premiere of The Protecting Veil at the Proms in London
- 1973 Thérèse commissioned by Royal Opera House, London
- 1968 The Whale premiered by the London Sinfonietta and subsequently recorded on The Beatles’ Apple label