George Barton
Percussion

Percussionist George Barton has been described as “a boundless musical explorer” (Tom Service, BBC R3). His work brings a rigour and intensity to the broadest range of musical contexts, taking in solo playing, chamber music, period-instrument performance, film sessions, free improvisation, and orchestral work, as well as arranging and occasional conducting.

With pianist Siwan Rhys George forms GBSR Duo, whose repertoire ranges from Stockhausen and Ustvolskaya to Aphex Twin and Brian Eno (via Michael Pisaro and Barbara Monk Feldman) and whose collaborators range from the LA Philharmonic and 12 Ensemble to leading free improvisers and experimental pop artists like Angharad Davies and CHAINES. World premieres include major works by Oliver Leith, Laurence Osborn, Eva-Maria Houben and Tim Parkinson.

George is a member of the Colin Currie Group and has worked with ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Northern Sinfonia, Britten Sinfonia, Aurora Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra, 12 Ensemble, Explore Ensemble, London Sinfonietta, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, CHROMA Ensemble, Nash Ensemble, Apartment House and many others.