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.”
Oh, Danny Boy…
Published in August 19th, 2008
Ben explains the mysterious quotation in the 4th movement of his 10th string quartet.
Rehearsals, part 3
Published in July 17th, 2008
An amazing part of the rehearsals. Some bits of info are revealed about the piece. Ben gives concise direction. The performers bring what is asked of them. (another huge file. this one is worth a little patience.)
Notes on Pitch
Published in July 17th, 2008
Rehearsals, part 2
Published in July 17th, 2008
Rehearsals / 10th quartet / fourth movement, part 1
Published in July 16th, 2008
The first of several videos I’ll be uploading showing the rehearsal process of the 10th quartet and the amazing progress that the Kepler Quartet is making. More to come very soon. (warning: huge file size, may take a minute to load)
Just Intonation vs. Microtonality vs. Equal Temperament, pt. 1
Published in July 11th, 2008
Genesis of a String Quartet
Published in July 9th, 2008