John Taverner
Nationality: English
Born: 1490-1545
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Born: 1490-1545
Best Known For:
regarded as one of the most important English composers of his era
Notable Compositions:
most compositions date from the 1520s and include masses and motets, including Missa Gloria Tibi Trinitas, Western Wind Mass, Dum Transisset Sabbatum and several Magnificats
Assignments:
first Organist and Master of the Choristers at Christ Church, Oxford, appointed by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey; eventually moved to Boston, Lincolnshire, where he was a land owner and fairly well off, and appointed alderman shortly before his death
Curious Facts:
20th century composer John Tavener claimed to be a direct descendant of Taverner
REPERTOIRE: Western Wind Mass - Gloria
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Renaissance: Reawakened | Nov 16, 2014 |
REPERTOIRE: Western Wind Mass - Credo
| Concert Details | Date |
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| Renaissance: Reawakened | Nov 16, 2014 |
REPERTOIRE: Western Wind Mass - Sanctus/Benedictus
| Concert Details | Date |
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| Renaissance: Reawakened | Nov 16, 2014 |
REPERTOIRE: Western Wind Mass - Agnus Dei
| Concert Details | Date |
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| Renaissance: Reawakened | Nov 16, 2014 |
