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Celtic Requiem is a 1969 vocal and instrumental work by the British composer John Tavener. Written for solo voices, children's choir, mixed choir, and an ensemble of instruments, it uses texts associated with Blathmac, Henry Vaughan, and Cardinal Newman. The London Sinfonietta commissioned the piece, which was first performed at London's Royal Festival Hall with children from Little Missenden Village School. It is suited to listeners exploring modern sacred music and choral works that combine adult and children's voices.
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John Tavener – Celtic Requiem scores 6.21/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Requiem category.
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See our alternatives page for John Tavener – Celtic Requiem for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Benjamin Britten – War Requiem, Op. 66, Herbert Howells – Requiem, Paul Hindemith – When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd.
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