Central to the new-music experience in New York.
– Time Out NY
Central to the new-music experience in New York.
– Time Out NY
A Portrait of James Tenney
North American Premiere of the complete Forms I-IV [1993] as well as two world premieres: 4 Inventions for piano solo [1953/4] and For piano and... [2005] for piano, string quartet, and an ensemble of 15+ musicians. In preparation for the Whitney program, the ensemble will work with Mr. Tenney during open rehearsals on May 9 and 10.
James Tenney: Postal Pieces
Kick off to a semi-festival of legendary composer James Tenney’s music. Program includes the Postal Pieces for multiple instruments (1965-71), Collage #1 ("Blue Suede") for tape (1961), and Three Piano Rags (1964).
Premiering a new score, Landscape Over Zero, by Joan La Barbara for the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Co.
Performing Quarks Swim Free. Composed for the Venice Bienalle 2003, QSF transforms the ensemble into an organism that builds massive grooves and textures by recombining and chaining the musical molecules at its core.
A new multi-channel sound installation by Mr. Joseph, with live musicians appearing "periodically" as part of the installation
CJM - trombone, Loren Dempster - cello, Chris Woltmann - electric guitar