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John Tavener

John Tavener
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Birth
Friday, January 28, 1944
London
England
Groups
England
Modern composers
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Death
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Child Okeford, Dorset
England
Age: 
69

Composition list

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Opera and lyrical music

Sainte Marie d'Egypte • (1992) • Operas
Therese • (1976) • Operas
Gentle Spirit (A) • (1976) • Chamber operas
Fall and Ressurection: soloists-choir-orchestra • (2000) • Oratorios sacrés
We Shall See Him AS He Is: Sop.-2 Tenors-choir-orchestra • (1990) • Oratorios sacrés
Cappemakers (The): 2 Narrator-10 soloists-choir-chamber orchestra • (1964) • Cantates profanes : soli-chœur-orchestre
Whale (The): Narrator-Mezzo-Baryton-choir-orchestra • (1966) • Cantates profanes : soli-chœur-orchestre
Eis Thanaton "Ode à la mort" • (1985) • Hymnes - odes - sérénades - élégies : soli-chœur-orchestre
Akathist of Thanksgiving • (1988) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Coplas: Sop.-Alto-Tenor-Bass-choir-tape • (1970) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Ikon of Eros: Sop.-Bar.-violin-choir-orchestra • (2003) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Innocence: Soprano-Tenor-Bass-choir-organ-cello-cloches • (1995) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Introit pour la Fete de Saint Jean Damascene: Sop.-Alto-ch.-orch • (1968) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Ma Fin Est mon Commencement: Tenor-choir-4 celli-4 tromb.-perc. • (1972) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Nomine Jesu: Mezzo-5 Narrators-choir-2 flutes-organ-cembalo • (1970) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Ultimos Ritos: Sop.-Alto-Tenor-Bass-5 Narrator-choir-brass-orch. • (1972) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Veil of the Temple (The): Sop.-2 Tnrs-2 Bar.-2 Bses-ch.-orch. • (2002) • Autres œuvres : soli-chœur-orchestre
Mary Rose: play music • (1972) • Musiques de scène - Masques

Chamber music

In Memoriam Igor Stravinski: 2 flutes-organ-cloches • (1971) • Chamber music piano-winds
Diodia: string quartet • (1995) • Chamber music strings
Tresor Cache (Le): string quartet • (1989) • Chamber music strings
Dernier Sommeil de la Vierge (Le): string quartet-clochettes • (1991) • Chamber music strings
Trisagion: brass quintet • (1981) • Chamber music winds
Mon Regard Est Toujours Fixe sur Vous: violin-tape • (1997) • Duos instruments différents
Interlude Grec: flute-piano • (1979) • Duos instruments différents

Vocal music

Cain et Abel: Sop. Alto-Tenor-Baryton-chamber orchestra • (1965) • Cantates : 2 voix et plus avec orchestre
Choirs • Choral pieces isolated
Lament for Jerusalem: Sop.-Countertenor-choir • (2004) • Choral pieces isolated
Myrrh-Bearer (The): choir-viola-percussion • (1993) • Choral pieces isolated with instruments
Kyklike Kinesis: Sop.-SATB-cello-orchestra • (1977) • Choral pieces isolated with orchestra
Monde Brule (Le) • Choral pieces isolated with orchestra
Lieder • Cycle de mélodies : voix-instruments
To a Child Dancing in the Wind • (1983) • Cycle de mélodies : voix-instruments
Mini Song Cycle for Gina (A) • (1984) • Song cycles
Agraphon: Soprano-piano • (1994) • Mélodies isolées
Amphis-Baena (The): Soprano/Tenor-piano • (1968) • Mélodies isolées
Derniere Priere de Marie Reine d'Ecosse (La): Sop.-clochettes • (1977) • Mélodies isolées
Melina: Soprano -piano • (1994) • Mélodies isolées
Apokatastasis: Countertenor-viols • (1999) • Mélodies isolées : voix-instruments
Hidden Face (The): Countertenor-viols • (1996) • Mélodies isolées : voix-instruments
Mélodies: Soprano-string quartet • Mélodies isolées : voix-instruments
Nipson: Countertenor-viols • (1998) • Mélodies isolées : voix-instruments
Depart en Paix: Soprano-violin-tampura-string orchestra • (1997) • Mélodies isolées : voix-orchestre
Emmurement d'Antigone (L') • (1978) • Mélodies isolées : voix-orchestre
In Alium: Soprano-orchestra-tape • (1968) • Mélodies isolées : voix-orchestre
Innocence: Sop.-Tenor-Bass-cello-organs-cloches • (1995) • Oeuvres vocales isolées : 2 voix et plus avec instruments
Theophanie: Sop.-Bass-2 instrument groups • (1993) • Oeuvres vocales isolées : 2 voix et plus avec orchestre
Repons en Memoire d'Annon Lee Silver: 2 soloists-2 flutes-choir • (1972) • Recueil choeurs avec instruments
Chants Abassides: Tenor-3 flutes-percussion • (1979) • Recueil de mélodies : voix-instruments
Poemes • (1993) • Recueil de mélodies : voix-instruments
Chansons Espagnoles: Mezzo-flutes-organ-cembalo-percussion • (1971) • Recueil de mélodies : voix-instruments
Chants Populaires Russes: Soprano-instrumental ensemble • (1978) • Recueil de mélodies : voix-orchestre
Chants Surrealistes • (1968) • Recueil de mélodies : voix-orchestre
Holy Sonnets • (1962) • Recueil de mélodies : voix-orchestre
Sections des Quatre Quatuors de T.S.Eliot: Tenor-piano • (1964) • Song collections

Sacred music

Requiem • (2008) • Requiems
Requiem • (1980) • Requiems
Requiem "Celtique": Sop.-children choir-choir-orchestra • (1969) • Requiems
Requiem "Pour le Père Malachie": 6 soloists-trumpet-trombone-org.-perc.-piano • (1973) • Requiems
Requiem (Petit) "Pour le Père Malachie Lynch": ch.-chamber orchestra • (1972) • Requiems
Liturgie de Saint Jean Chrysostome: Officiant-choir • Op. 32 • (1978) • Autres offices
Service "De la Vigile orthodoxe" • (1984) • Autres offices
Magnificat et Nunc Dimittis: choir • (1986) • Magnificat
Antiennes Gregoriennes: choir • Antiennes - Antiphones - Répons
Antiphones: choir • (1995) • Antiennes - Antiphones - Répons
Psaume 121 "I lift up mine eyes": SATBB • (1989) • Psalms
Lamentations et Prieres • Hymnes
Cantique de la Mere de Dieu: Sop.-SATB • (1976) • Hymnes
Hymne au Saint-Esprit: choir • (1987) • Hymnes
Hymnes à la Mere de Dieu • (1985) • Hymnes
Hymnes du Paradis: Bass-choir • Hymnes
Lamentation, Last Prayer and Exaltation: Sop.-clochettes • (1977) • Hymnes

Instrumental music

Chant: cello • (1995) • Chants particuliers
Chant: guitar • (1984) • Chants particuliers
Cloches d'Anniversaire: piano • (1967) • Pièces à titre
En Memoire de Deux Chats: piano • (1986) • Pièces à titre
Mandoodles: piano • (1982) • Pièces à titre
Palin: piano • (1977) • Pièces à titre
Pratirüpa: piano • (2003) • Pièces à titre
Ypakoe: piano • (1997) • Pièces à titre
Zodiaques: piano • (1997) • Pièces à titre
Mandelion: organ • (1981) • Pièces à titre

Symphonic music

Variations sur 'Three blind mice': chamber orchestra • (1972) • Symphonic variations
Concerto (Petit): orchestra • (1965) • Concerto grosso
Concerto: orchestra • (1968) • Concerto grosso

Concertante music

Voleur Repentant (Le): clarinette-cordes-percussion • (1990) • Autres pièces concertantes pour clarinette
Palintropos: piano-orchestra • (1977) • Autres pièces concertantes pour piano
Chant pour Athenes: violin-string orchestra • (1993) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violon
Dhyana: violin-string orchestra • (2007) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violon
Lalishri: violin-orchestra • (2007) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violon
Larmes des Anges: violin-string orchestra • (1995) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violon
Mahashakti: violin-string orchestra-tam tam • (2003) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violon
Souvenir Eternel: cello-strings • (1991) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violoncelle
Voile Protecteur (Le): cello-orchestra • (1989) • Autres pièces concertantes pour violoncelle
Concerto: piano-chamber orchestra • (1963) • Piano concertos

Compositions sorted on opus (if available)

Op. 32

Liturgie de Saint Jean Chrysostome: Officiant-choir • (1978) • Autres offices

Sheet music for John Tavener

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A Portrait of John Tavener — John Tavener

— 2 listening CDs —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Naxos Educational. 2 listening CDs. Published by Naxos (NX.8558152-53).
Price: $23.00

Funeral Ikos — John Tavener

— Choral — Classical
By John Tavener. By John Tavener (1944-). Choral. Classical. Choral. 14 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music (HX.341542).
Price: $1.00

John Tavener: He Hath Entered The Heven — John Tavener

Handbells — Choral Score —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Arranged by Gregory Rose. Choral Score. Composed 2015. 4 pages. Chester Music #MUSCH58800-02. Published by Chester Music (BT.MUSCH58800-02).
Price: $4.00

John Tavener: Tu Ne Sais Pas — John Tavener

Medium Voice and Piano Accompaniment — Vocal Score —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Vocal Score. Composed 2016. 52 pages. Chester Music #MUSCH74305-01. Published by Chester Music (BT.MUSCH74305-01).
Price: $18.00

John Tavener: Ecce Puer — John Tavener

SATBB Choir — octavo — Classical
For SATBB unaccompanied choir. Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Choral. Classical. Octavo. Composed 2016. 8 pages. Chester Music #MUSCH77550. Published by Chester Music (HL.14048014).
Price: $2.00

John Tavener: Tu Ne Sais Pas — John Tavener

Medium Voice, Timpani and String Ensemble — Score Only — Classical
A metaphysical paradox for Medium Voice, Timpani and Strings Full Score. Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Music Sales America. Classical. Score Only. Composed 2016. 46 pages. Chester Music #MUSCH74305. Published by Chester Music (HL.14048015).
Price: $26.00

Tavener The Mother Of God — John Tavener

SATB Choir — Choral Score —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Choral Score. Composed 2002. 4 pages. Chester Music #MUSCH61759. Published by Chester Music (BT.MUSCH61759).
Price: $2.00

Tavener God Is With Us Satb — John Tavener

Piano — Softcover Book —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Vocal Score, Choral. Softcover Book. Chester Music #CH55901. Published by Chester Music (HU.CH55901).
Price: $4.00

Tavener Song For Athene Satb — John Tavener

— Softcover Book —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Vocal Score, Choral. Softcover Book. Chester Music #CH60991. Published by Chester Music (HU.CH60991).
Price: $4.00

Tavener 2 Hymns Mother Of God V/Score — John Tavener

Piano — Softcover Book —
Composed by John Tavener (1944-). Vocal Score, Choral. Softcover Book. Chester Music #CH55776. Published by Chester Music (HU.CH55776).
Price: $4.00

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Music: 

Some of his compositions:

  • The Repentant Thief
  • Thunder entered her
  • We shall See Him As He Is
  • Leroy Kyrie
  • Missa Gloria Tibi Trinitas
  • The Protecting Veil for cello and strings
  • Thrinos for solo cello
  • Innocence
  • Two Hymns to the Mother of God
  • Little Requiem for Father Malachy Lynch

There is an Apple Record, The Whale (SMAS 3369). He wrote the Whale in 1966. This record is by the London Sinfonietta with David Atherton conducting. and was recorded 3 August 1968.

Biography: 

This English composer writes mostly religious music, especially since he joined the Greek Orthodox Church. Tavener composed mostly lithurgical mucic influenced by the Byzantine traditions. Is there an influence of Britten? Maybe but his compositions are original, deep and meditative.

He studied at Highgate School and the Royal Academy of Music.

Links: 
http://www.johntavener.com/
Submitted by Jean-Paul Giraudet on 2013-11-12 20:34.
Last modified: 
2014-11-25 17:56

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