A celebration of the mystic minimalist's 90th birthday, featuring performances of his iconic pieces: the elemental Keyboard Study No. 2, In C (called "musical democracy at its highest level" by the Library of Congress) and A Rainbow in Curved Air, the latter in a new transcription by Terry's son and frequent performance partner Gyan Riley. Along with Gyan, Bang on a Can All-Stars and a host of special guests will conjure some of the greatest music of the 20th century under a full moon—aligning with Terry's cosmic outlook in the most auspicious way.

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Terry Riley 90th Birthday Celebration

The John Anson Ford Theatre

Organist James McVinnie explores the convergence of vintage technology and acoustic resonance. In his hands, the pipe organ—classical music’s original synthesizer—meets electronics both analog and digital. Composer Sara Davachi joins on synth to call the immersive drones of her new work into the world, while Claire M Singer takes to the organ to roll out luminous tones. Plus performances of Tristan Perich’s complex sonic tapestries, Laurie Spiegel’s algorithmic meditations, and Squarepusher’s breakbeat maximalism. This is the sound of circuits breathing.

Sarah Davachi

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