Sir John Tavener, born in 1944, died ten years ago this year. Among modern composers, almost the entirety of his oeuvre is deeply marked by his mysticism — both Christian and interfaith. In 1977, he became a convert to the Orthodox Church, and the piece I wish to spotlight as we are about to enter into Holy Week —
Just when I think these posts couldn't get any better, we receive a Holy Week reflection on the music of John Tavener. Words can't express my gratitude.
Just when I think these posts couldn't get any better, we receive a Holy Week reflection on the music of John Tavener. Words can't express my gratitude.