Artist: John Tavener
John Tavener's lyrics & chords
British composer John Tavener (born 28 January 1944 in Wembley, London, died 12 November 2013 in Dorset) was a direct descendant of the sixteenth century composer John Taverner. He attended Highgate School (where a fellow pupil was John Rutter) and later studied at the Royal Academy of Music, where his tutors included Sir Lennox Berkeley. He first came to prominence in 1968 with his dramatic cantata The Whale, based on the Old Testament story of Jonah. It was premièred at the London Sinfonietta's début concert and later recorded by Apple Reco...read more
In nomine God is with us christmas proclamation Dies irae For salvador dali Ikon i Requiescat in pace The bridegroom Requiem aeternam For max ernst Away in a manger Epitaphios procession ii to the tomb entrance Princes have persecuted me I awaited lord your salvation The unfolding of the great mystery Dhoxa Come and do your will in me Look upon me and have mercy Kohima The lamb made famous by the orange tv ad Procession into hades into the tomb Ikon of joy and sorrow Phos i Children of men Apokatástasis Iv First lament Epiphania Iii Rocking Dum transisset sabbatum Third dance Nipson Lament to phaedra Trisagion John tavener in interview with brian newhouse Many years Fear and rejoice o people Vi
