Sir John Tavener (28 January 1944 – 12 November 2013) was a British composer known for his extensive output of religious works including The Whale, The Protecting Veil, and Song for Athene. He began as a child prodigy and was described by The Guardian in 1968 as 'the musical discovery of the year'. The Times noted he was 'among the very best creative talents of his generation'. Throughout his career, he became one of the most recognized and popular composers of his time. Tavener was knighted in 2000 for his services to music.
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John Tavener belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: London
Place of Death: Dorset
Educated At: Highgate School | Royal Academy of Music
Occupation: recording artist | poet | composer
Awards Received: Knight Bachelor | Ivor Novello Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 7 Aquarius 25 | 8 Aquarius 46 | 28 Aries 17 |
| Moon | 16 Pisces 50 | 25 Capricorn 4 | 28 Aquarius 1 |
| Mercury | 12 Capricorn 37 | 0 Aquarius 33 | 15 Taurus 47 |
| Venus | 0 Capricorn 24 | 24 Pisces 32 | 9 Aries 47 |
| Mars | 6 Gemini 49 | 21 Cancer 35 | 10 Cancer 57 |
| Jupiter | 23 Leo 43 | 11 Gemini 21 | 16 Leo 53 |
| Saturn | 20 Gemini 31 | 16 Pisces 58 | 22 Gemini 55 |
| Uranus | 4 Gemini 55 | 23 Taurus 16 | 6 Gemini 36 |
| Neptune | 4 Libra 7 | 27 Pisces 52 | 2 Libra 12 |
| Pluto | 7 Leo 35 | 1 Aquarius 56 | 6 Leo 24 |
| Rahu | 6 Leo 43 | 0 Aries 2 | 2 Leo 26 |
| Ketu | 6 Aquarius 43 | 0 Libra 2 | 2 Aquarius 26 |
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