Gavin Bryars
Published on 30. November 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-9957574-8-6 (ISBN)
Description
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. This new book brings together musicians and academics who have worked with Bryars, each discussing one particular aspect of his work.
Reviews / Votes
'Listening to The Sinking of the Titanic, Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet, Double Bass Concerto (Farewell to St. Petersburg), Cello Concerto (Farewell to Philosophy) and One Last Bar then Joe Can Sing gave me the distinct impression of a thoughtful, committed composer with a very strong personal voice - always the main issue for me.' - Steve Reich; 'The music of Gavin Bryars falls under no category. It is mongrel, full of sensuality and wit and is deeply moving. He is one of the few composers who can put slapstick and primal emotion alongside each other. He allows you to witness new wonders in the sounds around you by approaching them from a completely new angle. With a third ear maybe?' - Michael OndaatjeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
15 Colour and mono photographs; 13 music examples
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 193 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
930 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9957574-8-6 (9780995757486)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
David Wordsworth has at various times been a teacher, music publisher, promoter of composers, pianist, writer on music, and choral conductor. His association with Gavin Bryars goes back some 25 years, to begin with as his publisher, then as the conductor of several of his works, including a number written especially for him.
Leslie East is Editorial Consultant to Kahn & Averill and has contributed editorial support and advice to the publisher on various projects with particular responsibility for the revised edition of James Blades' Percussion Instruments and their History and Giving Voice to My Music, conversations with composers of choral music
Leslie East is Editorial Consultant to Kahn & Averill and has contributed editorial support and advice to the publisher on various projects with particular responsibility for the revised edition of James Blades' Percussion Instruments and their History and Giving Voice to My Music, conversations with composers of choral music
Content
Foreword by Steve Reich
Preface by David Wordsworth
Prologue - an interview with Gavin Bryars
1. Vocal Music - John Potter
2. Choral Music - David Wordsworth
3. Opera - David Wordsworth
4. Jazz and Improvisation - Brian Morton
5. Experimental Music - Virginia Anderson
6. Dance - Roger Heaton
7. Titanic and Jesus' Blood - Brian Morton
8. Orchestral Music - Martin Cotton
9. Notes from a Collaborator - Blake Morrison
10. The Adnan Songbook - Anna Maria Friman
11. The Flower of Friendship - The Gavin Bryars Ensemble - Audrey Riley
12. Bryars and Art School - Simon Strange
13. After Handel's 'Vesper' and the Harpsichord's Dual Life - Mahan Esfahani
14. Tributes - Howard Skempton and Bryn Harrison
Epilogue: Career and Evolution - Gavin Bryars
Appendices
Bryars' Desert Island Discs
Catalogue of Works
Arrangements by others
Discography
Contributors
Index of Names
Acknowledgements
Preface by David Wordsworth
Prologue - an interview with Gavin Bryars
1. Vocal Music - John Potter
2. Choral Music - David Wordsworth
3. Opera - David Wordsworth
4. Jazz and Improvisation - Brian Morton
5. Experimental Music - Virginia Anderson
6. Dance - Roger Heaton
7. Titanic and Jesus' Blood - Brian Morton
8. Orchestral Music - Martin Cotton
9. Notes from a Collaborator - Blake Morrison
10. The Adnan Songbook - Anna Maria Friman
11. The Flower of Friendship - The Gavin Bryars Ensemble - Audrey Riley
12. Bryars and Art School - Simon Strange
13. After Handel's 'Vesper' and the Harpsichord's Dual Life - Mahan Esfahani
14. Tributes - Howard Skempton and Bryn Harrison
Epilogue: Career and Evolution - Gavin Bryars
Appendices
Bryars' Desert Island Discs
Catalogue of Works
Arrangements by others
Discography
Contributors
Index of Names
Acknowledgements