Gavin Bryars, a maestro of minimalism and avant-garde composition, presents "Through the Night," a captivating exploration of sound and silence. Released on September 29, 2023, under GB Records, this album spans 53 minutes of meticulously crafted auditory landscapes. Bryars delves into the sacred and the contemplative with his series of Laudae, each track a unique journey through the realms of minimalist and avant-garde music. The album features multiple versions of several Laudae, offering fresh perspectives and deepening the listener's connection with each piece. Interspersed among these are two improvisational "Refectory Space" tracks, adding a spontaneous and organic element to the collection. "Through the Night" is a testament to Bryars' innovative spirit and his enduring influence on contemporary classical music.
2023 GB Records/Zaleski Enterprises2023 GB Records
Tracks
Lauda 1Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 2Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 3Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 3 - Second VersionGavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 8Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 8 - Second VersionGavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 11Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 1 - Second VersionGavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 2 - Second VersionGavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 3 - Third VersionGavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Refectory Space (First Improvisation)Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 9Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Lauda 11 - Second VersionGavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
Refectory Space (Second Improvisation on Lauda 1)Gavin Bryars, Roger Heaton
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