When I dealt with set theory, I could never make it be the music that I wanted. Harrison Birtwistle dealmakemusic Change image and share on social
I don't have ideas so much as there are things which constantly evolve... there are various threads or layers, if you like, which change. Harrison Birtwistle changeconstantlyevolve Change image and share on social
The piece that had a large influence on me was Turangalila. Harrison Birtwistle influencelargepiece Change image and share on social
One thing I've tried to do in writing music is take on very basic things, very archetypal things. Harrison Birtwistle archetypalbasichave Change image and share on social
When I was confronted with official tuition, the academic thing, I could see no relationship whatever between that and the music I'd been writing since I was 11. Harrison Birtwistle academicconfrontmusic Change image and share on social
When I was a kid, I wrote music - from the age of 11 until the age of 18. Harrison Birtwistle agekidmusic Change image and share on social
I always write the pieces I want to write. Harrison Birtwistle piecewrite Change image and share on social
It's the irrational things that interest me. Harrison Birtwistle interestirrationalthing Change image and share on social
My operas and my theatre works are very formal pieces. Harrison Birtwistle formaloperapiece Change image and share on social
I think there are influences that you open the door to, and influences that come under the door. Harrison Birtwistle doorinfluenceopen Change image and share on social
