Butler, Martin (1960- )

English composer. He studied at the Royal College of Music, London, and at Princeton, USA, and has attended Luciano Berio's electronic music studio in Florence, Italy. His music admits a variety of influences, including jazz.

Works Opera The Sirens' Song (1986), Craig's Progress (1994).

Orchestral The Flight of Coll (1983), Cavalcade (1985), Fixed Doubles (1989), O Rio! (1990).

Chamber From an Antique Land for ensemble (1982); string quartet (1984); Dance Fragments for ensemble (1984); Tin Pan Ballet (1986); Songs and Dances from a Haunted Place for string quartet (1988); Jazz Machines for ensemble (1990); wind quintet (1991).

Other Night Machines for tape (1987); To See the Beauties of the Earth for chorus (1987).