My operas usually come from musical ideas rather than ideas about subject matter. Harrison Birtwistle ideamattermusical 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
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
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
I'm not a music lover in the sense that I look for something to have on. I've never had that attitude to music. Harrison Birtwistle attitudehavelover 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
