Tavener first came to prominence with his cantata "The Whale", premiered in 1968.<unk> Tavener first came to prominence with his cantata "The Whale", premiered in 1968. ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️ During his career he became one of the best known and popular composers of his generation, most particularly for "The Protecting Veil", which as recorded by cellist Steven Isserlis became a best-selling album, and "Song for Athene" which was sung at the funeral of Princess Diana
<unk> <unk> "The Lamb" featured in the soundtrack for Paolo Sorrentino's film "The Great Beauty".<unk> "The Lamb" featured in the soundtrack for Paolo Sorrentino's film "The Great Beauty".<unk> "The Lamb" featured in the soundtrack for Paolo Sorrentino's film "The Great Beauty".<unk> Tavener was knighted in 2000 for his services to music and won an Ivor Novello Award. ️<unk>️<unk>️<unk>️