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Gavin Bryars on the Ivors and Innovation
23rd Dec 2024
In the wake of winning the Ivors Academy's Innovation Award last month, the Yorkshire-born composer and double bassist speaks to Ben Hogwood about writing for stage and screen, the inspiration which he draws from the visual arts and early music, and why (at the grand old age of 81) he has no plans to slow down any time soon...
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Gavin Bryars: The Sinking of the Titanic
Philip Jeck (improvising turntablist), Quartet I: Nick Barr, Morgan Goff (viola), Nick Cooper (cello), Gavin Bryars (double bass), Quartet II: Alexandra Maria Tchernakova (viola), Orlanda Bryars (cello), Ziella Bryars (cello), Yuri Bryars (double bass), Roger Heaton (bass clarinet), Dave Smith (tenor horn, keyboard, woodblocks), James Woodrow (electric guitar), Martin Allen (percussion)
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Colin Matthews on NMC
5th Nov 2024
As the contemporary music label celebrates its 35th birthday with an album of works by Imogen Holst, its founder Colin Matthews reflects on their friendship, NMC's legacy and ongoing work, and the challenges and rewards involved in promoting new voices today.
