John Tavener

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Born:
January 28, 1944, he's 68 and British.
Birthname:
John Kenneth Tavener.
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An Artist with 42 releases, and credited 4 times on others' music. 31 collaborations.

Biography

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Sir John Tavener (born 28 January 1944) is a British composer, best known for such religious, minimal works as "The whale", and "Ikos". He began as prodigy; he was described by the Guardian as "the musical discovery of the year", while the Times said he was "among the very best creative talents of his generation." Tavener was knighted in 2000 for his services to music. He has won an Ivor Novello Award.

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Classical, Opera, New Age, Chamber Music, Folk, Pop, Spirituality. Vote on Genres

Discography

46 releases – 42 under his own name and 4 credits on others' music Edit
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