Gavin Bryars - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0995757488 ISBN 13: 9780995757486

Publisher: Kahn & Averill, 2023

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Kahn & Averill
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0995757488
• ISBN 13: 9780995757486
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 360
• Editor: Wordsworth David, East Leslie