Taverner. Twenty-fourth of 28 programmes, devised and introduced by Basil Lam
The Muse of History is seldom in a hurry to celebrate past worthies, and often averts her gaze entirely from those inspired by her sisters. However, interest in John Taver ner has for too long been focused on unsupported and misleading legends about his life. The actual performance of his music supports the view that he is one of the major figures of the Renaissance.
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL CHOIR, OXFORD, director SIMON PRESTON