The John Tavener Collection (Layton - Choir of the Temple Church - Holst Singers - Clein - English Chamber Orchestra; Decca)

I first came across Tavener on a cd which I'd bought mainly because it had some Arvo Pärt on it, and it was an apt means by which to be introduced to him, for he too makes very simple, soaring, spiritually-informed music, often choral - and he has the same ability to create beauty out of sparseness and stillness, though Tavener's music tends to be quieter and more drifty. Favourite piece on this cd is the haunting "Song for Athene".