Gavin Bryars

English composer and double bassist
Person human Q713939
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Gavin Bryars

Summary

Gavin Bryars is a human[1]. His place of birth was Goole[2]. He was born on January 16, 1943[3]. He worked as a composer[4], musicologist[5], jazz musician[6], and double-bassist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Goole[2], Gavin Bryars…
  • Gavin Bryars was born on January 16, 1943[3].
  • Among Gavin Bryars's spouses was Anna Chernakova[9].
  • Gavin Bryars held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Gavin Bryars worked as a composer[4].
  • Gavin Bryars's professions included musicologist[5].
  • Gavin Bryars worked as a jazz musician[6].
  • Gavin Bryars's professions included double-bassist[7].
  • Among Gavin Bryars's employers was De Montfort University[11].
  • Gavin Bryars was educated at University of Sheffield[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Gavin Bryars is Amjad[13].
  • Gavin Bryars was a member of College of 'Pataphysics[14].
  • Gavin Bryars is recorded as male[15].
  • Gavin Bryars's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gavin Bryars's genre is opera[17].
  • Gavin Bryars's record label is recorded as ECM Records[18].
  • Gavin Bryars's Commons category is recorded as Gavin Bryars[19].
  • Gavin Bryars's family name is recorded as Bryars[20].
  • Gavin Bryars's given name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Gavin Bryars's given name is recorded as Gavin[22].
  • Gavin Bryars's official website is recorded as http://www.gavinbryars.com/[23].
  • Gavin Bryars studied under George Linstead[24].
  • Gavin Bryars's instrument is recorded as double bass[25].
  • Gavin Bryars's described by source is recorded as UbuWeb[26].
  • Gavin Bryars's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Goole[2], Gavin Bryars… he was born on January 16, 1943[3].

Education

Gavin Bryars's education included a stint at University of Sheffield[12]. He studied under George Linstead[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], musicologist[5], jazz musician[6], and double-bassist[7]. Among Gavin Bryars's employers was De Montfort University[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gavin Bryars is Amjad[13].

Personal Life

Among Gavin Bryars's spouses was Anna Chernakova[9].

Why It Matters

Gavin Bryars ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gavin Bryars born?

Gavin Bryars was born in Goole[2].

Who was Gavin Bryars married to?

Gavin Bryars's spouses include Anna Chernakova[9].

What did Gavin Bryars do for work?

Gavin Bryars worked as composer[4], musicologist[5], jazz musician[6], and double-bassist[7].

Where did Gavin Bryars go to school?

Gavin Bryars was educated at University of Sheffield[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . ubu.com. Retrieved . ubu.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Documentation files at SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
    Official website http://www.gavinbryars.com/
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    Employer De Montfort University
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