John Tavener
/ˌdʒɒn ˈtævənə(r)/
/ˌdʒɑːn ˈtævənər/
- (1944-2013) an English composer. He became well known after writing The Whale (1968), an unusual piece of music for singers, orchestra, people speaking and recorded sounds. His more recent music was religious in character. He was made a knight in 2000.
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John Tavener