Terry Riley Live at 85

Pioneer Works

The celebrated composer Terry Riley will perform at Pioneer Works for two nights of music.

Terry Riley

Seating is first come first served. There will be overflow standing room. Seating is not guaranteed . Please contact info@pioneerworks.org for any questions regarding accessibility seating. Doors open at 7 pm both nights. Performances begin promptly at 8 pm. For two unique evenings of music, Pioneer Works celebrates the renowned minimalist composer Terry Riley in his 85th year. Both nights will include performances from Riley with longtime collaborators and musicians. Terry Riley (composer, pianist, vocalist) launched the minimalist movement with his classic In C, composed in 1964, a seminal work, which was to have an enormous impact on the course of western music. His music has been played in the great concert halls throughout the world and his discography includes 60 recordings on labels such as Columbia Masterworks, Wergo and Nonesuch. He attended San Francisco State University and the University of California graduating with a masters degree in music. He studied composition with Robert Erickson and piano with Adolf Baller.Single-Night Tickets: $40Two-Day Pass: $60Program One, December 20 (in order from first to last)John Zorn and Terry Riley DuoInterpretations on Standards for Solo PianoTerry Riley (piano)Mandala Miniatures for Saxophone QuartetDan BlakeCaroline DavisTravis LaplanteScott RobinsonTread on the TrailDavid Cossin (drums)Greg Chudzik (bass)Caroline Davis (saxophone)Nathan Koci (accordion)Travis Laplante (saxophone)Gyan Riley (guitar)Program Two, December 21 (in order from first to last)Improvisational WorkTerry Riley (piano)Gyan Riley  (guitar)A Rainbow in Curved Air50th AnniversaryInterpreted and Performed by:Angel DeradoorianGreg FoxJustin FryeBen GreenbergYuka C. HondaOkkyung LeePlease note, all bags will be subject to a search before entry into Pioneer Works. Sharp objects, weapons, and outside alcohol are prohibited.

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