It was just announced that the opening concert of next season for the League of Composers will feature Ben Johnston’s String Quartet No. 4:
On Sunday, February 28, 2010 (3 PM), the Chamber Players of the League perform at New York’s intimate Tenri Cultural Institute. The inimitable ensemble of New York freelancers present a program featuring [...]
Video of String Quartet No. 9
Published in November 8th, 2009
A video of the Nov. 3rd performance of Ben Johnston’s String Quartet No. 9 by the American Modern Ensemble in Brooklyn. Enjoy!
Flash Video: Also check out the positive review of the performance from the New York Times here.
Ben’s Take on “The Tavern”
Published in August 7th, 2009
This is an interview I conducted with Ben last year, in which he describes the background for “The Tavern.”
The Tavern
Published in August 7th, 2009
The following is a recording of the world premiere of Ben Johnston’s The Tavern, for just-tuned guitar and voice [text by Rumi, trans. Coleman Barks] (1998-2008) (25:16) Performed by John Schneider (just-tuned guitar) and Paul Berkolds (baritone). This was recorded March 5, 2009 at the 14th Other Minds festival in San Francisco. Thanks to all [...]
Standard Podcast [26:01m]: Listen to Quintet for Groups
Published in November 19th, 2008
Here it is, Ben Johnston’s Quintet for Groups, as it was played live at the 2008 Donaueschingen Festival.
Enjoy!
Oh, Danny Boy…
Published in August 19th, 2008
Ben explains the mysterious quotation in the 4th movement of his 10th string quartet.