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John Tavener - A Portrait

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by: Bjork

Release Date February 02, 2004

This is the John Tavener born in the 1940's, not the John Taverner (with an `R') of the 1490's. Their music is quite different, so the mistaken identity will only be made once in terms of CD purchases.

John Tavener was born in London in 1944, hence this double CD of his popular works being released in 2004 to mark his 60h birthday.

Much of the music here is short pieces from the full works so gives a good overview to the newcomer, to whom this is directed, of the style of music produced by the composer. The range of music is varied, at times startlingly so, from the freestyle and unpredictable `Mandelion for organ' to the slightly eerie `Prayer of the Heart' with the subtle string playing of the Brodsky quartet ... Read More:

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Sing, Choir of Angels!

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by: Singscape

Release Date October 01, 2005

This is the John Tavener born in the 1940's, not the John Taverner (with an `R') of the 1490's. Their music is quite different, so the mistaken identity will only be made once in terms of CD purchases.

John Tavener was born in London in 1944, hence this double CD of his popular works being released in 2004 to mark his 60h birthday.

Much of the music here is short pieces from the full works so gives a good overview to the newcomer, to whom this is directed, of the style of music produced by the composer. The range of music is varied, at times startlingly so, from the freestyle and unpredictable `Mandelion for organ' to the slightly eerie `Prayer of the Heart' with the subtle string playing of the Brodsky quartet ... Read More:

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Ultimate Silence

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from: Sony Classical

Release Date April 08, 2002
This is a wonderful cd! It is great to have on whilst you relax, there is a great variety of pieces and you don't have to be a lover of classical music to enjoy this box set. I am not a classical music fanatic but i love it!!!!
There are 4 cds and all are fantastic! A wonderful set to add to your collection and at such good value it won't break the bank!!! A must have to those who like to relax to some beautiful sounds!!!
Overall - a fantastic box set for a fantastic price - buy it!!!!

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Diana Princess Of Wales (1961-1997) - BBC Recording of Funeral [IMPORT]

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by: Various Artists

Release Date September 13, 1997
I did not purchase this because of what Diana meant to me, but for the recording of a beautiful funeral.

This CD is worth having if only for the stunning performance of John Taverner's Song for Athene - which is truly beautiful, haunting and reverent.