Complex sentence: Bryars was interested more in experimenting with the nature of music than forming a traditional orchestra, and instead of picking the most competent musicians he could find, he encouraged "anyone" to join, regardless of talent, ability and experience.
Split into simpler sentences: Bryars was interested more in experimenting with the nature of music than forming a traditional orchestra. Instead of picking the most competent musicians he could find, he encouraged "anyone" to join, regardless of talent, ability and experience.