John Tavener

John Tavener (1944–2013) was a British composer, poet and musician.

Also recorded as Sir John Tavener; Sir John Kenneth Tavener; John Kenneth Tavener.

Overview

Recorded at birth as John Kenneth Tavener.

Born at London in 1944, died at Dorset in 2013.

In detail

John Tavener studied at Royal Academy of Music and Highgate School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. Frithjof Schuon is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Song for Athene and In Alium.

Distinctions recorded are Ivor Novello Awards and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Tavener”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q317350: John Tavener

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