Schott Bryars - It Never Rains - Electric Guitare Alto Violoncelle Et Double Bass
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Summary of This Score
Written during the summer of 2010, It Never Rains is a short piece by composer Gavin Bryars, created as part of a commission from Jim Fox for the label Cold Blue Music, to whom the work is dedicated. This score fits within a contemporary aesthetic where attention to detail and the management of musical time play a central role, offering ideal material for precise work on phrasing and sound color.
The title draws from two complementary imaginations: on one hand, a nod to the Beach Boys' song "It never rains in Southern California," and on the other, the English expression "It never rains but it pours," used when emergencies and constraints arise simultaneously. This dual source enriches the listening experience and invites the performer to approach the work as a narrative: music that suggests, accumulates, and brings tension to the surface, while maintaining great clarity.
Originally composed to be recorded by Jim Fox, the piece nevertheless had its first concert performance by the composer's ensemble musicians during a concert in Orléans (France) in January 2011. With its 22 pages, this score provides a serious working tool, suited to performers eager to explore contemporary repertoire through a work that is both accessible in length and demanding in its subtlety of writing.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Gavin Bryars | Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Pages | 22 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is specified for It Never Rains by Gavin Bryars?
The score is written for electric guitar, viola, cello, and double bass, as indicated by its title.
How many pages does the It Never Rains score have?
The edition includes 22 pages of music. This format serves as a working score dedicated to a short piece composed in 2010.
To which musical style is this work classified?
This work is classified in the classical genre. Its writing belongs to the contemporary repertoire, with attention to detail, phrasing, and tone color.
Who composed It Never Rains and to whom is the work dedicated?
The composition is by Gavin Bryars and dates from the summer of 2010. The work was commissioned by Jim Fox for the Cold Blue Music label. It is dedicated to Jim Fox.
Where and when was It Never Rains premiered in concert?
The first concert performance took place in Orléans, France, in January 2011, performed by the composer's ensemble musicians.
