Sir John Tavener, who has died aged 69, was one of the leading British composers of the day; his predominantly religious and contemplative music — dubbed “holy minimalism” by some critics — was as ...

Sir John Tavener was one of the leading British composers of the day. His predominantly religious and contemplative music - dubbed “holy minimalism” by some critics - was as passionately admired by ...

MUSIC never stopped running through John Tavener’s head. When he was little, banging out notes on the family piano, it was as elemental as wind and rain. Later, themes would come to him as naturally ...

They say you shouldn't believe everything you read, and sometimes they have a point. Arriving in a remote West Country village armed with a house name but no directions, I blithely believe I will ...

British composer John Tavener, whose career was boosted with the help of The Beatles and who often is remembered for the elegiac song performed as Princess Diana’s coffin was carried out of ...

It was his Song of Athene, intoned ethereally by the choir as Princess Diana’s coffin was borne out of Westminster Abbey in 1997, that brought John Tavener, who died on Tuesday November 12, aged 69, ...

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Sir John Tavener began composing and studying the piano at an early age, and gained a music scholarship to Highgate school, north London. His musical creativity sprang from religious faith ...

British composer Sir John Tavener, whose music became a cultural touchstone that stretched far beyond the classical sphere, has died at age 69. His death was announced by his publisher, Chester Music, ...