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Subject John Tavener
Realname Sir John Kenneth Tavener
Profile Influential British classical composer of the late 20th century, known for his extensive output of religion-themed works. He was knighted in 2000 for services to music.
Born 28th January 1944 Wembley Park, London, England - died 12th November 2013 Child Okeford, Dorset, England.
Not to be confused with the 16th century [a=John Taverner].
Genre Classical
Styles Contemporary · Modern · Choral · Post-Modern · Religious
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Press Press: 50 items (29 reviews · 1 interview · 20 features)
review Krishna review – the mystery of John Tavener’s ‘mystic pantomime’ is why it has been staged — the_guardian, Flora Willson (2026) feature Is there a pianist in the house? How audience members – and fellow musicians – have saved the show — the_guardian, Tom Service (2026) review Mondo Lava — the_quietus, Jim Osman (2025) review The Veil of the Temple – powerful expressive talents on display in eight-hour choral epic — the_guardian, Keith Bruce (2025) feature ‘You can’t help but sing along’: celebrities’ most-loved Christmas carols — the_guardian (2024) review End of My Days album review – soprano’s eclectic set moves through vulnerability to strength — the_guardian, Erica Jeal (2024) feature ‘The planets aligned!’ How Górecki’s Third Symphony stormed the 90s pop charts — the_guardian, Paul Kilbey (2022) review Summer at Snape review – spark, coherence and variety — the_guardian, Fiona Maddocks (2021) feature Classical highlights: concerts and opera to watch in February — the_guardian, Andrew Clements (2021) review From Messiah to Jonas Kaufmann: the best classical Christmas albums of 2020 — the_guardian, Fiona Maddocks (2020) review Healing Is a Miracle — pitchfork, By Will Gottsegen (2020) review Clyne: Dance; Elgar Cello Concerto review – calm, motoric energy and gorgeous fusions — the_guardian, Andrew Clements (2020) review The week in classical: the Anvil at 25; Semele; Symphonie fantastique – review — the_guardian, Fiona Maddocks (2019) feature Junk Shop Classical on Henryk Górecki: Music Stories Told £1 LP By £1 LP — the_quietus, Phil Hebblethwaite (2019) feature The Mercury music prize has lost its way – here’s how to fix it — the_guardian, Jude Rogers (2018) review The week in classical: London Sinfonietta 50th anniversary concert; Britten Sinfonia - review — the_guardian, Fiona Maddocks (2018) feature Miley, Morrissey and Marnie the opera: the essential pop, classical and jazz for autumn 2017 — the_guardian, Alexis Petridis, Andrew Clements, John Fordham and Robin Denselow (2017) review FACT mix 616: Lanark Artefax — fact_magazine, Scott Wilson (2017) review K Á R Y Y N is an electronic adventurer whose avant opera inspired Björk — fact_magazine, Simran Hans (2017) review The Tree of Life CD review – plenty of hygge with Pärt, Tavener and Britten — the_guardian, Kate Molleson (2016) Press from ridden archive_api_v1 (Guardian · Pitchfork · The Wire · RA · …)
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— John Tavener, Ruth Palmer, Josephine Knight, Elin Manahan Thomas, Andrew Kennedy, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Vasily Petrenko (2009) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Ralph van Raat (2008) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, The Choir Of Clare College, Timothy Brown (3) (2008) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Giya Kancheli, John Tavener (2007) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Tavener, Nicola Benedetti, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Litton (2007) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Aaron Copland, Maurice Duruflé, John Tavener, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Olivier Messiaen, Thomas Tallis, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, Norman Mackenzie (2006) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
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Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Polyphony, Stephen Layton (2004) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, The Sixteen, Harry Christophers (2003) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
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Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Chanticleer, John Tavener (2001) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Patricia Rozario, John Harle, The Academy Of Ancient Music, Paul Goodwin (2) (2001) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, St. John's College Choir, Christopher Robinson (2000) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Maria Kliegel, Eileen Hulse, Ulster Orchestra, Takuo Yuasa (1999) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
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Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Arvo Pärt, John Tavener, Taverner Choir, Andrew Parrott (1999) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, The Academy Of Ancient Music, Paul Goodwin (2) (1999) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Igor Stravinsky, Samuel Barber, Carl Nielsen, Witold Lutoslawski, Philip Glass, John Tavener, Tan Dun (1998) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Yo-Yo Ma, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, David Zinman, John Tavener (1998) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Steven Isserlis (1997) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Giovanni Gabrieli, Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Schütz, Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, Francis Poulenc, John Tavener, John Eliot Gardiner, The Monteverdi Choir (1996) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Arvo Pärt, Henryk Górecki, Alan Ridout, Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse (1996) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Raphael Wallfisch, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Justin Brown (2) (1995) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Henryk Górecki, John Tavener, Arvo Pärt, The King's College Choir Of Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury (1995) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, David Hill, Winchester Cathedral Choir (1994) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
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Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, BBC Singers, Simon Joly (1994) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Chilingirian String Quartet (1994) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
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Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, Steven Isserlis, London Symphony Orchestra, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (1992) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, The Choir Of St George's Chapel, Christopher Robinson (1991) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, The Tallis Scholars, Chilingirian String Quartet (1984) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — John Tavener, The Europa Singers, Clive Wearing (1978) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → — Steven Isserlis, Vasari Singers, Jeremy Backhouse, Winchester Cathedral Choir, The King's College Choir Of Cambridge, Stephen Cleobury (0) 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
Formats syncing (ridden #405) View details → 0 0 0 unobserved • DJ activity data pending hydration Critic mentions pending (ridden #350 in-flight)
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