Valentina Magaletti
Valentina Magaletti is a Drummer-composer and multi-instrumentalist with an inventive approach to drums and percussion. Her versatile technique, which can incorporate anything from vibes and marimba to contact microphones and found objects, results in a style that is forever evolving. Feeling just as comfortable performing behind a delicate ceramic kit as she does hammering out motorik rhythms, her creative take on percussion has resulted in a diverse discography and many interesting collaborations.
Terry Riley 90th Birthday Tribute with Bang on a Can All-Stars, Gyan Riley, Krishna Bhatt, Valentina Magaletti, Nicole Mitchell, Suphala, and more.
In this EPIC performance, the Bang on a Can All-Stars premiere a new version of Riley’s iconic and inspirational A Rainbow in Curved Air, arranged by Gyan Riley, plus Riley’s minimalist classic In C is performed by an All-Star cast including Gyan Riley, Krishna Bhatt (sitar), Valentina Magaletti (drums), Nicole Mitchell (flute), Suphala (tabla), Michael Harrison (keys), and Clara Warnaar (percussion).
photo by Louise Mason