Brilliant Bryars puts a new slant on his unique sound
When it comes to defining genres, English composer Gavin Bryars does not fall easily into any definable slot
Gavin Bryars is a name that may not strike an immediate chord with classical music fans – and for good reason. When it comes to defining genres, this English composer does not fall easily into any definable slot.
The Canadian poet Michael Ondaatje described Bryars’ music as follows: “It is a mongrel, full of sensuality and wit and deeply moving. He is one of the few composers who can put slapstick and primal ...
