John Aylward is a composer whose works explore the intersections of time, memory, and myth. Raised in the Sonoran Desert, he carries with him a deep appreciation for its intersecting cultures and otherwordly landscapes. His works cross genre and aesthetic, and integrate a love of the history of science, philosophy and contemporary literature, all in the service of illuminating an exploration of the human experience.
“We rarely talk about being immersed in time, or being in the throes of time, being in love with time, saturated with time. We can enjoy the time, but it is usually time spent. Why are we conditioned to think of time as a commodity?”
Upcoming Events
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Sounds, Tears & Skins
04.12.26
Bombyx, Florence, MA
Doors 1:30 PM
Pre-concert Talk 2:00
Concert 3:00Experience John Aylward’s Between Heaven and Earth, anchoring Ensemble Télémaque’s cross‑cultural program of bold new works.
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Premiere⁴
04.19.26
Jordan Hall, Boston, MA
3:00PMExperience the world premiere of John Aylward’s History of the World with BMOP on April 19, and reserve your tickets for an evening that brings bold new orchestral work to the center of the season.
