DISCUSSION: Defining Our Field - what is 'classical music' to us, why are we involved and what can we learn from our differences? Read John Dante Prevedini's essay, watch the panel discussion and make your own comments.
Andy Garbi is an award-winning British musician who experiments with his voice (which spans four octaves) and creates ambient music. He has collaborated with various musicians and bands, including the violinist Nigel Kennedy. He is also involved with film music, and is influenced by the music of John Barry, Ennio Morricone and Henry Mancini. He has had no formal training in music, but was invited to study for a masters degree in composition at Birmingham University in 2003. He graduated in 2005, and was awarded the conservatoire's masters prize.
More information at www.andygarbi.com
Record Box. Nothing Happens - 'the sound of one', reviewed by Malcolm Tattersall