John Tavener: Glimpse of Paradise

John Tavener is Britains most popular contemporary composer, his status sealed by the use of his music at the funeral of Diana. In this first-ever biography, the author marshals private letters and diaries, the testimony of family and friends, andMoreJohn Tavener is Britains most popular contemporary composer, his status sealed by the use of his music at the funeral of Diana. In this first-ever biography, the author marshals private letters and diaries, the testimony of family and friends, and extensive interviews with Tavener himself, to explore the apparent paradoxes of his character.