Awards & Winners

John Tavener

Date of Birth 28-January-1944
Place of Birth Wembley
(London, London Borough of Brent)
Nationality England
Also know as Sir John Tavener, John Kenneth Tavener, Tavener, John
Profession Composer
Sir John Kenneth Tavener was a British composer, known for his extensive output of religious works, including The Whale, The Protecting Veil, Song for Athene and "The Lamb", a choral composition that was included in the soundtrack for Paolo Sorrentino's film The Great Beauty. He began as a prodigy; in 1968, at the age of 24, he was described by The Guardian as "the musical discovery of the year", while The Times said he was "among the very best creative talents of his generation." During his career he became one of the best known and popular composers of his generation, most particularly for The Protecting Veil, which as recorded by cellist Steven Isserlis became a bestselling album, and Song for Athene which was sung at the funeral of Princess Diana. Tavener was knighted in 2000 for his services to music and won an Ivor Novello Award.

Awards by John Tavener

Check all the awards nominated and won by John Tavener.

2002


Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition
Honored for : Tavener: Lamentations & Praises

Nominations 2002 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition Tavener: Lamentations & Praises

1993


Nominations 1993 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Brit Award for Best Classical Recording The Protecting Veil