Sir John Tavener Remembered
Tom Service presents a tribute to British composer Sir John Tavener, whose music reflects the life of a man who saw music as a form of prayer.
Tom Service presents a tribute to Sir John Tavener, one of Britain's greatest composers, who died in 2013 at the age of 69. Through forty years of 麻豆官网首页入口 television archive, Tom traces the remarkable musical and spiritual odyssey of a man whose music found wide acclaim both inside and beyond the classical world. From his evocative The Protecting Veil and immensely popular setting of William Blake's poem The Lamb, to his Song of Athene sung to overwhelming effect at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. John Tavener's music reflects the life of a man who saw music as a form of prayer, becoming one of the most unique and inspired voices in the music of our time. Interviewees include John Rutter and Patricia Rozario.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Service |
| Producer | Andy King-Dabbs |
| Director | Andy King-Dabbs |
| Executive Producer | Helen Mansfield |
| Participant | John Rutter |
| Participant | Patricia Rozario |
Broadcast
- Tue 31 Dec 2013 19:00