Bang on a Can All-Stars at the Manchester International Festival

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Manchester International Festival
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A modified version of Bang on a Can All-Stars including including Robert Black (elec bass), David Cossin (drums), Mark Stewart (guitar), Bryce Dessner (guitar), and Evan Ziporyn (piano), will premiere a new piece by Steve Reich on a double bill with the iconic electro-band Kraftwerk. The piece, “2×5,” is a brand new work for a “rock band” lineup of 2 electric guitars, electric bass, piano and drums.