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.

I feel sorry for generations of Labour voters and supporters who must look and wonder what on earth has gone wrong and what Labour is for.

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

I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front.