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Sir John Tavener

John Tavener and Paul Goodwin The Veil of the Temple, Albert Hall Photograph by Malcolm Crowthers Photograph by Simone Cannety-Clarke 1962 slide6 Beautiful Names, Westminster Cathedral
Portrait by Michael Taylor, courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery

Inspiration

The composer’s journey through the decades, with a guide to selected compositions

Tavener by Simone Cannety-Clarke

Composition

The composer’s works, recordings, films, books and talks, and where to find them.

Tavener on Apple

Life

From Wembley Park to rural Dorset, via Greece and further East.

Tavener, 1999

News

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Tavener at rehearsal

Performances

Forthcoming performances and past premiers

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  • The Whale
  • Eternity's Sunrise
  • The Lamb

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