RTP John Tavener

[Prospero]

The British composer John Tavener died today. He composed sacred music - in recent years inspired by his devotion to the eastern Orthodox faith.

The moment most people will recall his music from was the performance of the Song of Athene at the Funeral of Princess Diana.

Song for Athene - Westminster Abbey Choir - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMrxJfvSnn8)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24919332

[bluesoul]

rtp to that wonderful composer

[trish]

loved The Whale.

[Prospero]

The Whale was his first commercial recording, issued in the 1960s on the Beatles' Apple label.

[trish]

The Whale was his first commercial recording, issued in the 1960s on the Beatles' Apple label.Awesome. It still thrives. I think I heard it first streaming from Q2 radio WQXR. (I get payed for subtle product placements).

[Stavros]

The Protecting Veil may be his best work; his harmonic palette owes a lot to Messiaen but that isn't such a bad thing! He was very ill, but only 69 which isn't much these days.

Tavener - The Lamb - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYpVGBSS65o)