Composer of the Day!

Today’s composer of the day is Terry Riley. Today’s composer of the day is Terry Riley. Today’s composer of the day is Terry Riley.

(b. 1935) (b. 1935) (b. 1935)

His famous minimalist piece, In C, premiered in 1964. He worked at the experimental San Francisco Tape Music Center, with Morton Subotnick, Ramon Sender, Pauline Oliveros, and Steve Reich.

In 1970, be began to study with Pandit Pran Nath, the famed North Indian Raga Vocalist. They performed together for numerous years. He is a very spiritual man.

He is quite prolific. He has collaborated with the Kronos Quartet many, many times, resulting in 13 string quartets and other pieces.

You should check out I Like Your Eyes Liberty, a play by Michael McClure with music by Terry. It’s also a web page, in liner-note form.

You should also listen to his music. You should listen to his music. Listen to his music.
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