Gavin Bryars live in Houston

Experience Gavin Bryars live on September 13th

Gavin Bryars’s music is characterized by a minimalist aesthetic often incorporating found sounds, historical fragments, and a contemplative, spacious quality. Frequently described as post-minimalist, his compositions blend elements of jazz, classical, and experimental music, exploring themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. He is particularly known for works like “Jesus’ Blood Never Failed Me Yet,” originally based on a fragment of a 19th-century hymn sung by a street preacher.

The performance will take place at the Wortham Theater Center in Houston, Texas on September 13, 2026. Opened in 1987, the Wortham Theater Center is a multi-venue performing arts complex designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects. It houses two principal performance spaces: the Cullen Theater, a proscenium arch theatre primarily used for opera and ballet; and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts which hosts Broadway shows and concerts. The center is home to the Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, and Alley Theatre.

The building's architecture is notable for its large glass-enclosed lobby and distinctive geometric design.