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John Tavener: Requiem / Elin Manahan Thomas, Andrew Kennedy

1 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-02-07

Works: John Tavener: Requiem, for soprano, tenor, cello, chorus & orchestra; Mahashakti, for violin & string orchestra; Eternal Memory, for cello & strings
Performers: Knight, Josephine; Palmer, Ruth [Violin]; Thomas, Elin Manahan; Vocal], Andrew Kennedy [Tenor
Conductors: Petrenko, Vasily
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

In his vast and atmospheric Requiem, John Tavener draws on a range of religious traditions and influences to reflect upon his belief that true liberation...continue...

Amy Dickson plays Glass, Tavener & Nyman

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2009-10-06

Works: Philip Glass: Concerto for Violin; John Tavener: The Protecting Veil; Michael Nyman: Where the Bee Dances, for saxophone & orchestra
Performers: Dickson, Amy
Conductors: Toms, Mikel
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Still only in her mid-twenties, Amy Dickson has rapidly established herself as one of the world's leading classical saxophonists. On her latest release 'Glass, Taverner...continue...

Royal Philharmonic Collection - Tavener / Wallfisch, Brown

1 CD / Royal Philharmonic Masterworks / 2008-11-11

Works: John Tavener: The Protecting Veil; Thrinos, for cello solo; Eternal Memory, for cello & strings
Performers: Wallfisch, Raphael [Cello]
Conductors: Brown, Justin
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

John Tavener achieved international recognition in 1968 with 'The Whale', which so impressed the Beatles that they issued it (and other Tavener compositions) on their...continue...