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welcome to the website of
Paul Ayres
musician based in London (UK)
composer & arranger
choral conductor & musical director
organist & accompanist
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recent press comments
review of Messyah (re-written Handel Messiah) / December 2009 / San Francisco Conservatory of Music / Sanford Dole Ensemble
"Messyah may have smashed one of the most popular icons of the Christmas season, but it is hard to accuse Ayres of malice. He picked up all the pieces and reassembled them, always lovingly, often imaginatively, and occasionally hysterically comically... when Ayres cuts loose with his few pop settings with jazz combo accompaniment, the joyousness of the result is as true to the religious spirit as was the original setting."
San Francisco Examiner / Stephen Smoliar
review of Hodie nobis caelorum Rex / December 2009 / St John's Smith Square London / Chapelle du Roi / Alistair Dixon
"He (Ayres) made use of some wonderful harmonies, and the central section used different solo lines, entering one by one with a dance-like motif which provided an interesting change of texture and mood. The chant-style Gloria seemed more subdued in comparison, and had an eerie effect. This was another well structured piece which could make its way into the repertoire."
MusicWeb International / Carla Rees
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