Terry Riley's "In C"

Evening Music | May 6, 2010

David Garland presents a musical collage of Terry Riley’s seminal minimalist piece “In C.” The 1964 composition was revolutionary not only for its simple tonality, but also for its open-ended performance instructions, which leave the ensemble size, instrumentation, and duration up to the performers. We’ll hear an array of recordings from several performers, including the Bang On A Can All-Stars, the Shanghai Film Orchestra, the European Music Project, Piano Circus, and an ensemble directed by Terry Riley.

Also Featured Tonight:

Riuichi Sakamoto / Dance
Meredith Monk / Fat Stream
Claude Debussy / Children's Corner Suite
John Dowland / Lachrimae antique pavan
Hugh Lawson / Prose 1 ("Rip-Off")

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