English composer John Tavener passed away yesterday. Born in 1944, Tavener was known for meditative choral music, influenced by minimalism and Gregorian chant.
Here is the Winchester Cathedral Choir singing, As One Who Has Slept:
Here is Lament of the Mother of God:
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