The Bang on a Can Marathon of Song features 15 performances streamed from musicians’ homes around the country and across the world. For this Marathon, all performances will include some type of vocalization – singing, speaking, murmuring, or other use of the voice. The Marathon will be hosted by Bang on a Can’s artistic directors Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julia Wolfe who will speak to the artists after each performance.
“Humming, speaking, crooning, shouting, praying, tuneful, harmonized or noisy, we have spun songs since the beginning of our existence. These adventurous composers are redefining what it means to make song, and these powerful performers bring it to life with a myriad of colors and sensibilities.”– Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe
[Program order TBA]
Albert Kuvezin new work (world premiere)
Allison Russell
Anna Clyne Zero at the Bone (world premiere) performed by Ken Thomson
Charles Amirkhanian Audible Autopsy (world premiere) performed by Robert Black
Eddy Kwon new work (world premiere)
Florent Ghys new work (world premiere) performed by David Cossin
Fred Frith new work (world premiere)
Julius Eastman Prelude To The Holy Presence Of Joan D’Arc performed by Julian Otis
Kyle Brenn Still/Exist
L’Rain
Mary Kouyoumdjian new work (world premiere) performed by Arlen Hlusko
Matana Roberts How Many (world premiere video)
Peni Candra Rini new work (world premiere)
Sophie Cash new work (world premiere) performed by Vicky Chow
Trevor Weston new work (world premiere) performed by Mark Stewart
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Anna Clyne commissioned with support from Alvin LucierFlorent Ghys commissioned with support from Dave Lake & Linda WrightFred Frith commissioned with support from the Robert D. Bielecki FoundationMatana Roberts commissioned with support from the Robert D. Bielecki FoundationSophie Cash commissioned by John Driscoll in memory of Marie DriscollTrevor Weston commissioned by Arlene and Larry Dunn in memory of Olly Wilson