Thanks to Bang on a Can, a noise-rock show sneaks in the back door of Alice Tully Hall tomorrow
Published April 28, 2012
Capital
Capital New York previews Asphalt Orchestra’s work with Tatsuya Yoshida premiering April 28 at Lincoln Center.
Banging the Drum For New Classical
Published April 28, 2012
Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal sits down with Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe to discuss Bang on a Can’s history and present musical life.
Looking Beyond a Milestone, for Some More Cans to Bang
Published April 21, 2012
New York Times
The New York Times reflects on Bang on a Can’s 25 Year history and future to come.
All things weird and wonderful
Published February 2, 2012
BBC Music
BBC Music takes its “North American Focus” to New York in a 25 year Bang on a Can retrospective featuring interviews with Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe.
Steve Reich’s 75th birthday concert at Disney Hall
Published January 19, 2012
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times reviews Bang on a Can’s Reich celebration on January 18, 2012 featuring the West Coast premiere of 2×5.
David Longstreth / Bang on a Can All-Stars
Published January 14, 2012
Tiny Mix Tapes
Tiny Mix Tapes announces the Bang on a Can All-Stars album release and giveaway of Big Beautiful Dark and Scary.
Staying in the Vanguard for 25 Seasons, and Counting
Published November 7, 2011
New York Times
The New York Times reivews the Bang on a Can All-Stars November 5, 2011 concert at Zankel Hall featuring music by Louis Andriessen, Michael Gordon, David Lang, Lukas Ligeti, David…
13 Hours of Sounds and Psychedelia
Published June 25, 2011
New York Times
The New York Times reviews Bang on a Can’s 2011 Marathon at the World Financial Center Winter Garden.
Four Ensembles Unite for a Contemporary Composer’s Big Birthday
Published May 2, 2011
New York Times
On April 30, the Bang on a Can All-Stars joined forces with eighth blackbird, Kronos Quartet, and SO Percussion in a celebration concert of Steve Reich’s 75th birthday.
Deconstructing Sousa, And Other New Ground
Published February 15, 2011
New York Times
On February 10 the Bang on a Can All-Stars premiered three new pieces by indie guitar virtuoso Bryce Dessner (widely known for his band The National), tabla master-soundtrack artist Karsh…
The John Henry Who Might Have Been
Published November 24, 2009
New York Times
Allan Kozinn reviews Julia Wolfe’s tremendous “Steel Hammer,” performed by Bang on a Can All-Stars and Trio Mediaeval.
With Ears Wide Open: Long Play Festival 2025
“It was a fitting end to my Long Play 2025 fest, a genre blurring band of unerring skill and good humor, evoking the open-minded and open-hearted vibes of the fest…