His transcendent work was nominated for the Mercury prize – and today, in what would have been the composer’s 80th birthday year, it speaks even more deeply at a time of global strife

The Aldeburgh festival in another guise delivered some memorable premieres, with the music of its founder ever present

This week, oboist Nicholas Daniel will finally premiere one of Tavener’s last works, eight years after the composer’s death. He explains the delay, and casts light on the complex web that frustrates musical creativity in the UK

Steven Isserlis and friends record a heartfelt tribute to the late, great British composer, while the Tallis Scholars conclude their epic Josquin mass cycle

12 October 1970 Tavener’s fantasy world has something in common with latter-day Beatle-sounds

John Tavener was an inspiration, a mentor and a friend for many years. Setting his profoundly moving 99 Words to music was a final privilege

These poignant pieces by Duruflé, Vaughan Williams, Tavener and others are beautifully executed by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, writes Stephen Pritchard

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