Behind the Music - Every song has a story
An Invitation to My Main Blog - Respect Food Roles
Behind the Music - Every song has a story
An Invitation to My Main Blog - Respect Food Roles
Description: Every song has a story
How Did John Tavener’s “Song for Athene” Become Associated with British Royalty? April 5, 2023 March 27, 2023 by debisimons Pallbearers leaving Westminster Abbey at the end of Diana’s funeral, as they were accompanied by “Athene.” Image accessed via Parade Magazine. John Tavener was one of the most intriguing, unconventional, and prolific composers in British music, but it’s fair to say that at least for Americans he’s known for only a couple of pieces, notably “ The Lamb ” and “Song for Athene.” When my ow
In reality, this picture of John Tavener as a dilettante is very misleading. As I’ve read about the composer’s work and life (he died in 2013 at the age of 69), it’s become very clear that he worked extremely hard on his compositions and took his work very seriously. He also took his religious faith seriously, converting to the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1977. But don’t think that he was some kind of stern and forbidding sourpuss! He also loved fast cars and had a famous collection of them. He seems to have
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Behind the Music - Every song has a story
An Invitation to My Main Blog - Respect Food Roles
Behind the Music - Every song has a story
An Invitation to My Main Blog - Respect Food Roles