Toccata (1994), for Solo Cello. Performed by Franklin Cox of Wright State University.
toccata: “Prayer” and “Dirge”
Published in March 19th, 2010
More selections from the Wright State concert. “Prayer” was originally written by Ben Johnston in 1966 for SSA chorus and “Dirge” is from 1953. Arrangements by Sylvia Smith and Gerald Noble. Performed by Gerald Noble, Mike Minarcek, and Benjamin Kipp.
Prayer-Dirge [10:42m]: The Tavern, March 14, 2010
Published in March 19th, 2010
Ben Johnston’s setting of Rumi, The Tavern, with both vocal and microtonal guitar parts performed by John Schneider at Wright State University.
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!
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 [...]
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!