Gavin Bryars - Paperback

by Leslie East (Editor), David Wordsworth (Editor)

Arguably the most important British post-minimalist composer, Gavin Bryars has worked in classical music, jazz, free improvisation, minimalism, historicism, avant-garde, and experimental music. His style has evolved since his first major piece, The Sinking of the Titanic (1969) and he remains a provocative yet accessible composer capable of working in a variety of different musical genres. Celebrating his 80th birthday in 2023, this new book brings together musicians and academics who have worked with Bryars, each discussing one particular aspect of his work