Gavin Bryars

Still, American composers working in France have had a pretty hard time.

I have friends who have a CD mastering plant in Hollywood and they are very sceptical about European record labels' understanding of digital technology.

I remember once, when I started writing for the alto saxophone, a saxophonist told me to think of it as being like a cross between an oboe and a viola, but louder.

It took me realizing that a broken heart has never actually killed anyone to find the courage to ask for what I want, in just about every situation. That was part of my own growing up.

Those who prepared for all the emergencies of life beforehand may equip themselves at the expense of joy.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.