Composer Tyondai Braxton: 'I'm at war with myself. That's what the piece sounds like'

As a member of Battles, Braxton reinvigorated art rock. Now his superpower-themed symphony for a 91-piece orchestra will reopen one of London’s most famous concert hallsWhich superpower would you choose? It is a rich seam of playground debate: the dreamers choose flying, the bullied super-strength, the pervs invisibility. But while many kids, perhaps after reading Matilda, have stared at a mug to try and tip it over, telekinesis has never been a popular choice. The ability to move objects...

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