Most people know Michael Nyman for "The Piano" soundtrack, but there's a great deal more to the British minimalist composer than his lush, romantic score for the 1992 Jane Campion film.
There's the raucous, propulsive, baroque-inspired energy of his music for director Peter Greenaway; the string quartets, concertos and piano music; and the operas, among them "Facing Goya," a thriller about morality and cloning.
A prolific composer, his unceasing curiosity causes him to explore new forms with a trademark wit and brilliant craftsmanship. Not one to insulate himself from the world and only bare his soul through his music, Nyman has collaborated with a bewildering array of artists -- from classical Indian dancers and rock musicians to photographers, video game artists and authors.
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