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Not to be confused with the sixteenth century sacred choral composer John Taverner, Tavener's music is a unique blend of the modern church tradition and the exotic rhythms of the Orthodox church.
At its worst, Tavener's music is so contemplative that it is, frankly, tedious. At its best, though it is haunting and hypnotic, bringing a chill to the spine when it is heard. Try some.
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Christmas Proclamation - St. John's College, Cambridge.
Here is a chance to hear Tavener at his best. This incredible value
for money CD (at the last check only £4.99 in the UK) includes his two
best-known pieces, the stunning The Lamb, as featured in the recent
Orange mobile phone TV ads, and Song for Athene, which was used at Diana,
Princess of Wales' funeral. But there's plenty more too - try, for
example, Funeral Ikos - it's a wonderful CD, with a thoughtful
performance from the choir of St. John's College, Cambridge. Click on the
UK Shop
link to hear a number of samples. Not in the US
yet, but at this price (around $7.75), well worth paying a little extra to
have it shipped in. -
New 28 October 2002
- God Is With Us: Christmas Proclamation
- Song For Athene
- The Lamb
- The Tiger
- Magnificat
- Nunc Dimittis
- Funeral Ikos
- Two Hymns To The Mother Of God: Hymn To The Mother Of God
- Two Hymns To The Mother Of God: Hymn For The Dormition Of The Mother Of God
- Love Bade Me Welcome
- As One Who Has Slept
- The Lord's Prayer
- Svyati 'O Holy One'
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