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
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!
Harry Partch on Consonance/Dissonance
Published in July 19th, 2008