Tavener and Literature
Poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts and broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles look at the literature that inspired John Tavener - from George Herbert and John Donne to Blake.
Matthew Sweet and his guests, the award-winning poet and librettist Michael Symmons Roberts and musician, priest and broadcaster Richard Coles, explore the inspiration John Tavener took from poems written by George Herbert, John Donne and William Blake. Tonight's Proms broadcast includes The Protecting Veil, which earnt Tavener a nomination for the Mercury Prize and whilst this work takes its cue from an icon and the Orthodox feast of the Protecting Veil of the Mother of God, other pieces by Tavener draw on literary sources.
Originally recorded before an audience at the Royal College of Music at the 麻豆社 Proms on 23 July 2014.
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| Role | Contributor |
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| Composer | John Tavener |
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- Wed 23 Jul 2014 19:30麻豆社 Radio 3
- Tue 21 Jul 2020 22:00麻豆社 Radio 3
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