John Tavener

Commissioned by the Little Missenden Festival, and first performed at Little Missenden Church by Henry's Eight in October 1999 by Henry's Eight, this work was written in memory of Pat Harrison, the in...

Any number of voices may perform the round, plus instruments (Including unpitched percussion) if desired. A drone (on F) could also be used.

This work for 9 high voices was commissioned by Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, and was first performed in January 1983 by the Lady Margaret Hall Choir. Duration c. 8mins. This is a special item which is...

This work for female voices (unaccompanied SA) is a tribute to St. Hilda, seventh century abbess and scholar, and leader of a double monastery of both monks and nuns. This work was commissioned by Joa...

For unaccompanied high voice choir. This is a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail our Mail Order Department for further information.

John Tavener 's 1984 work A Mini Song-Cycle For Gina for Soprano and Piano was written for Gina Cowen, who gave the first performance along with Judith Ginsburg at St John's Church, Ladbroke Grove, Lo...

This anthem, The Peace That Surpasseth Understanding, by John Tavener, was commissioned jointly by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster and the Ministry of Defence. It was first performed at a Service...

This singing tableau for voices, instruments and children is based on the story of the Dormition of the mother of God, as recounted in the Apocryphal Gospel of St. John. The work uses an adult choir a...

Village Wedding is a series of musical and verbal images, describing a village wedding in Greece. Text is taken from Village Wedding by Angelos Sikelianos (translated from the Greek by Philip Sherrard...

Choral work score for TTBB Choir. Three texts alternate. Except for the Alliuatic Antiphons, they are texts concerning the Mother of God, taken from Orthodox Services. The mood is of quiet ecstasy in...

Commissioned by the Westminster Cathedral. This piece for Treble Voices with Organ was first performed in June 2005 at Westminster Cathedral, London, by Westminster Cathedral Choir. Missa Brevis Is de...

The texts of these three antiphons, commissioned by the World War II Commemorations Team and St. Paul's Cathedral, are taken from the Psalms and Isaiah, which have been set to music by this masterful...

Anthem taking liturgical text, premiered by the Tallis Scholars in 1997. Quoting Tavener: In this work The Hymn of the Unwaning Light, massive, monolithic, and resplendent with the joy of the Risen Ch...

The Vocal score for John Tavener's beautiful work Lament For Jerusalem, arranged for Soprano, Countertenor and SATB Chorus with an Organ Accompaniment. This score can be used for both the 'Original' a...

Commissioned by the Westminster Cathedral. This piece for Treble Voices with Organ was first performed in June 2005 at Westminster Cathedral, London, by Westminster Cathedral Choir. Missa Brevis Is de...

John Tavener Favourite Anthems for SATB choir presents some of John Tavener's most popular works from his outstandingly varied and extensive catalogue of works for choir. Also included are beautiful m...

A short piece for solo guitar by John Tavener. Duration c. 8mins.

Song For Athene' is a work by British composer John Tavener, arranged by Barry Rose for Upper Voices and Organ, with optional Cello. The text is taken from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', as well as from the...

John Tavener's 'Awed By The Beauty', from 'The Veil Of The Temple'. This arrangement is for Upper Voices with Organ Accompaniment, by Barry Rose. The all-night vigil 'The Veil Of The Temple' was comm...

An extract from 'The Veil of the Temple' from the beginning of Cycle 8.

Tu Ne Sais Pas is a work by John Tavener for Medium Voice, Timpani and Strings. The work sets words by the French poet and philosopher Jean Biès, and from Islamic and Hindu sources. This is the Full S...

Tu Ne Sais Pas is a work by John Tavener for Medium Voice, Timpani and Strings. The work sets words by the French poet and philosopher Jean Biès, and from Islamic and Hindu sources. This is the Vocal...

This is the full score with vocal part for John Tavener's To A Child Dancing In The Wind, for Soprano, Flute/Alto Flute, Viola and Harp. The entire work lasts around 30 minutes and sets a number of po...

These are the instrumental parts for John Tavener's To A Child Dancing In The Wind, for Soprano, Flute/Alto Flute, Viola and Harp. The entire work lasts around 30 minutes and sets a number of poems by...

One of Tavener's most famous works, The Protecting Veil for solo cello and string orchestra was commissioned by the BBC for the 1989 series of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts. The first performance was...