ISSUE presents the first evening of a two day series observing the legacy of late 60s-early 70s experimental music collective the «Sonic Arts Union» and its founding members: David Behrman, Alvin Lucier, Gordon Mumma, and the late Robert Ashley (1930-2014). The series intersects the group’s extensive individual performative histories with ISSUE and celebrates Sonic Arts Union’s role in pioneering many practices that have since become essential to experimental performance in the United States, including the use of live electronics, homemade instruments, and multimedia presentations. The programmes feature both performances from Sonic Arts Union members and stagings of their compositions.
The July 20th programme features newer works penned by the collective, performed by friends and collaborators including Oren Ambarchi, Stephen O’Malley, Bernhard Rietbrock, Jan Thoben, Joseph Kubera, Gelsey Bell, Aliza Simons, Dave Ruder, Trevor Saint, John King and Cleek Schrey.
ProgrammeAlvin Lucier: «Double Helix» (2018) – Oren Ambarchi, Stephen O'Malley, Bernhard Rietbrock, Jan Thoben
Gordon Mumma: «From the Rendition Series» (2006) – Joseph Kubera & Gordon Mumma
Robert Ashley: «Love is a Good Example» (1993) – Gelsey Bell, Aliza Simons Dave Ruder
Alvin Lucier: «Tilted Arc» (2018) – Trevor Saint
David Behrman: «Long Throw» (2007/2018) – David Behrman, John King, Joseph Kubera, Cleek Schrey
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