Commissioning Editor: David Wordsworh
Editorial Consultant: Leslie East
Foreword by Steve Reich
Arguably the most important British post-minimalist composer, Gavin Bryars has worked in classical music, jazz, free improvisation and experimental music, His style has evolved and yet he remains a provocative yet accessible composer capable of working in a variety of musical genres.
With a foreword by Steve Reich, this book celebrates is 80th birthday by bringing together musicians, colleague and collaborators who have worked with Bryars, each discussing one particular aspect of his work. Contributors include: David Wordsworth, John Potter, Roger Heaton, Brian Morton, Virginia Anderson, Martin Cotton, Blake Morrison, Anna Maria Friman, Audrey Riley, Mahan Esfahani, Howard Skempton, Bryn Harrison, Simon Strange and Bryars himself.