BBC Proms 2014 - The Tallis Scholars sing Tavener

Prom 25: The Tallis Scholars sing Tavener , , Royal Albert Hall Spiritual in a secular age, combining musical simplicity and generous radiance, John Tavener captured the public imagination like few others. The other-worldly atmosphere of a Late Night Prom frames a musical tribute to the English composer by the Tallis Scholars, leading the audience into the exact anniversary of Britain’s declaration of entering the First World War, at , in contemplative calm. Programme John Tavener Ikon of Light (41 mins) Requiem Fragments (25 mins )BBC commission: world premiere The Lamb Performers Carolyn Sampson soprano Tallis Scholars The Heath Quartet Peter Phillips conductor About this event Spiritual in a secular age, combining silence and sound, simplicity and radiance, John Tavener captured the public imagination like few other composers. The other-worldly atmosphere of a Late Night Prom frames a musical meditation by the English composer, wh