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Composer of the Week: John Tavener

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

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With Rona Talkington. Tavener's music is bold and fresh in its direct, intuitive appeal, yet it is rooted in tradition that is both ancient and all but unchanging. Akathist of Thanksgiving
Westminster Abbey Choir, BBC Singers, BBCSO, conductor Martin Neary Funeral Ikos Tallis Scholars, director Peter Phillips
Celtic Requiem Little Missenden village schoolchildren, London
Sinfonietta Chorus and Orchestra, conductor David Atherton
Song for Athene Westminster Abbey Choir, conductor Martin Neary Producer Antony Pitts
Repeated next Monday 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Rona Talkington.
Conductor:
David Atherton
Conductor:
Martin Neary
Producer:
Antony Pitts
Source: Radio Times

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About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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