John Tavener Quotes


I've got great joy from rediscovering Western music. I love Schumann and Chopin, and those amazing symphonies of Bruckner.


Citations

Service, Tom. "John Tavener: 'Suffering is a kind of ecstasy'." The Guardian, 20 Jun. 2013.

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John Tavener
John Tavener
  • Born: January 28, 1944
  • Died: November 12, 2013
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Composer

Sir John Kenneth Tavener was an English composer, known for his extensive output of religious works, including The Protecting Veil, Song for Athene and The Lamb.