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20th Century
John Tavener
- Years
- 1944–2013
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Born in
- London
- Works
- 177
- Recordings
- 490
Also a performer
John Tavener · Conductor
13 recordings in this catalogue
John Tavener (1944–2013) was a 20th Century composer from United Kingdom. This catalogue lists 177 recorded works across 490 recordings. Most recorded forms: Lied, String Quartet, Cantata.
Born
January 28, 1944
London
Died
November 12, 2013
By Form
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Steven Isserlis
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Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Conductor · 46 rec
Christopher Robinson
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Harry Christophers
Conductor · 29 rec
The Sixteen
Orchestra · 29 rec
Choir of St John's College, Cambridge
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Stephen Layton
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Orchestra · 26 rec
Patricia Rozario
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David Hill
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John Shirley-Quirk
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Works (177)
| Title | Catalog | Form | Key | Year | Recordings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunc Dimittis | — | - | - | - | 4 |
| The Last Sleep of the Virgin | — | - | - | - | 4 |
| Threnos | — | - | - | - | 4 |
| Today the Virgin | — | - | - | - | 4 |
| Annunciation | — | Lied | - | - | 3 |
| … Depart in Peace | — | - | - | - | 3 |
| Ikon of Light: 1. Phos I | — | - | - | - | 3 |
| Ikon of Light: 2. Dhoxa | — | - | - | - | 3 |
| Love Bade Me Welcome | — | - | - | - | 3 |
| O, Do Not Move | — | - | - | - | 3 |
| Schuon Hymnen | — | - | - | - | 3 |
| Angels | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Birthday Sleep | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Chant | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Eternity's Sunrise | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Ikon of Light: 3. Trisagion I: Agios o Theos | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Ikon of Light: 5. Trisagion II: Agios o Theos | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Ikon of Light: 6. Phos II | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Ikon of Light: 7. Epiphania | — | - | - | - | 2 |
| Lament for Jerusalem: Stanza I | — | - | - | - | 2 |