Artist: John Tavener
Genre: Classical/Sacred
Sir John Tavener was a British composer known for his sacred minimalist compositions reflecting his Eastern Orthodox faith. His works, including 'The Lamb,' 'The Protecting Veil,' and 'Song for Athene' (performed at Princess Diana's funeral), achieved both critical acclaim and popular success unusual for contemporary classical music. Tavener's music drew from Byzantine chant, Orthodox theology, and spiritual traditions including Sufism, creating a contemplative aesthetic. His ability to create music of profound spiritual depth that remained accessible to general audiences distinguished him from many contemporary composers. Tavener's influence on sacred and minimalist music was substantial. His work demonstrated that contemporary classical music could achieve spiritual resonance and popular appeal.
John Tavener vinyl records
8 John Tavener new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JOHN TAVENER The Whale (Rare original 1972 UK Apple label LP concept album performed by The London Sinfonietta with Chorus conducted by David Atherton and starring Anna Reynolds [mezzo-soprano] Raimund Herincx [baritone] Alvar Lidell [speaker] and Tavener himself on Organ and Hammond. The gatefold picture sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl looks barely played SAPCOR15) Track Listing: 1
£139.00 used
JOHN TAVENER The Whale (Original 1970 UK Apple label two-part LP performed by The London Sinfonietta with Chorus conducted by David Atherton starring Anna Reynolds [mezzo-soprano] Raimund Herincx [baritone] Alvar Lidell [speaker] & Tavenerhimself on Organ & Hammond gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve has a tiny paper tear top right barely noticeable on a white background & otherwise appears Excellent
£106.00 used
JOHN TAVENER The Whale (1972 US Apple label two-part LP performed by The London Sinfonietta with Chorus conducted by David Atherton starring Anna Reynolds [mezzo-soprano] Raimund Herincx [baritone] Alvar Lidell [speaker] & Tavener himselfon Organ & Hammond gatefold picture sleeve with UK tax import sticker on the back
£73.00 used
JOHN TAVENER The Whale (Rare 1992 issue UK Apple label digitally remastered vinyl LP concept album originally released in 1972 performed by The London Sinfonietta with Chorus conducted by David Atherton and starring Anna Reynolds [mezzo-soprano] Raimund Herincx [baritone] Alvar Lidell [speaker] and Tavener himself on Organ and Hammond
£84.00 used
JOHN TAVENER Celtic Requiem - Requiem For Jenny Jones (1993 UK issue of the 1971 3-track LP on Apple fully remastered at Abbey Road Studios housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve with illustrated inner containing new album notes from Andy Davis. The cover shows just a little little wear & the vinyl shows minimal signs of play only SAPCOR20) Track Listing: Side 1
£167.00 used
JOHN TAVENER Celtic Requiem [Requiem For Jenny Jones] (Rare 1971 UK Apple label 3-track LP with Apple inner & complete with the original fold-out lyric insert gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve is clean & bright with justlight scuffs from being stored some light odd paper hairlines on side 1 the vinyl appears excellent
£217.00 used
JOHN TAVENER The Whale (Rare 1977 UK repackaging of the 1972 LP on Ringo Starrs Ring ORecords label formerly on Apple housed in a matt picture sleeve variant with matching picture labels. The sleeve has minor signs of shelfwear and a record store sticker on the reverse. The vinyl appears near mint) Track Listing: 1
£56.00 used
JOHN TAVENER Celtic Requiem (1993 UK issue of the 1971 3-track LP on Apple fully remastered at Abbey Road Studios housed in a deluxe gatefold picture sleeve with illustrated inner containing new album notes from Andy Davis. The sleeve showssome notable general wear including some discoloring towards the bottom of the sleeve whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent to Near Mint condition with very few signs of play SAPCOR20) Track Listing: Side 1
£106.00 used