The "holy minimalism" of John Tavener might seem to depend on texts and on the specific spiritual ideas contained therein, but this disc performed and nicely annotated by Dutch pianist Ralph van Raat for the most part contradicts that idea (and shows that interest in Tavener's music has extended beyond anglophone lands). The works included trace the shifts in Tavener's style and show how they tend to be prefigured in one aspect of his music before appearing in others. Palin, for example, uses abstract modern procedures (the ...
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The "holy minimalism" of John Tavener might seem to depend on texts and on the specific spiritual ideas contained therein, but this disc performed and nicely annotated by Dutch pianist Ralph van Raat for the most part contradicts that idea (and shows that interest in Tavener's music has extended beyond anglophone lands). The works included trace the shifts in Tavener's style and show how they tend to be prefigured in one aspect of his music before appearing in others. Palin, for example, uses abstract modern procedures (the title refers to palindromic construction) but establishes structural centers through long stretches of repeated notes and has an unmistakable hint of spirituality. The delightful Mandoodles (1982) and In Memory of Two Cats (1986), both inspired by Tavener's feline companions, exemplify the growing accessibility of his music. The three works from Tavener's more recent style period are closely linked to the religious basis of his music; the two large ones are minimalist scores with...
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