It was conducted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, and the address was given by Sir Nicholas Kenyon, managing director of the Barbican Centre.
Music by Sir John was performed before and during the service, which was attended by the late composer's close friend Prince Charles.
The Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Stephen Layton, performed The Hidden Face and the Choir of Westminster Abbey sang They Are All Gone Into The World Of Light, The Lamb and Funeral Ikos.
Sir John, who died aged 69 last November, was one of Britain’s leading composers of the past 50 years.
He was initially known for his oratorio The Whale, which was released by The Beatles on their Apple imprint in 1968.
In 1992, The Protecting Veil topped the classical charts for several months, while in 1997 his Song For Athene was played during the funeral of Princess Diane.
Other career highlights include being nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize both in 1992 and 1997. He was knighted in 2000.
Music by Sir John was performed before and during the service, which was attended by the late composer's close friend Prince Charles.
The Britten Sinfonia, conducted by Stephen Layton, performed The Hidden Face and the Choir of Westminster Abbey sang They Are All Gone Into The World Of Light, The Lamb and Funeral Ikos.
Sir John, who died aged 69 last November, was one of Britain’s leading composers of the past 50 years.
He was initially known for his oratorio The Whale, which was released by The Beatles on their Apple imprint in 1968.
In 1992, The Protecting Veil topped the classical charts for several months, while in 1997 his Song For Athene was played during the funeral of Princess Diane.
Other career highlights include being nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize both in 1992 and 1997. He was knighted in 2000.
