The following is an essay written for the festival about Ben and “Quintet for Groups” by Marc Sabat, who was the guiding force in bringing about this performance.
Ben Johnston’s “Quintet for Groups”
by Marc Sabat (2008)
Some years ago I remember asking James Tenney about his experience with Harry Partch. I recall him telling me at [...]
Quintet for Groups
Published in October 22nd, 2008
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Ben Johnston in Germany
Published in October 22nd, 2008
Ben’s piece “Quintet for Groups” was just performed at a sold out concert at the Donaueschinger Musiktage in Germany last Sunday. This was the European premiere of the piece and only the third time it has ever been performed (the other two were in St. Louis 40 years ago).
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