I know that John Adams has had a very hard time directing French ensembles. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes adam direct ensemble
Still, American composers working in France have had a pretty hard time. Gavin Bryars americancomposerfrance Change image and share on social
I have friends who have a CD mastering plant in Hollywood and they are very sceptical about European record labels' understanding of digital technology. Gavin Bryars digitaleuropeanfriend Change image and share on social
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. Gavin Bryars altocrossloud Change image and share on social
John Quincy Adams ranks with Jimmy Carter on the roster of ex-presidential redemption. Instead of completing a biography of his father, he let himself be elected to the House, where he spent nine terms in Whiggish opposition to the Democrats, supporting a national bank and a protective tariff and internal improvements. Thomas Mallon adambankbiography share on social
The whole period has taught me that I enjoy being part of an ensemble rather than just a front man. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy that too, but I get more enjoyment out of really listening to everyone. Damon Albarn enjoyenjoymentensemble Change image and share on social
I haven't modelled since I was 12 - that was a one-time thing, and I did it as a kid to make a little money to save up for university. Acting is my first love as well as writing and eventually producing and directing. Kyle Schmid actdirecteventually share on social