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1. radiOM.org - Ode To Gravity John Dinwiddie vs. the Future of Music [5.303% Popularity: 0.00000]

Ode To Gravity: John Dinwiddie vs. the Future of Music Listen Item Type: Sound Recording Duration: 79 min Event Type: Music Program Origin: KPFA Charles Amirkhanian introduces John Dinwiddie, who presents a live concert of his music written in minimal formats and featuring one to nine performers. Originally broadcast on April 25 1973, from the studio of KPFA the works include “Quiver” a work for solo prepared piano, and performed by Beth Anderson. This is followed by “Music for Eight Point Eight Piano Players,” performed by actually nine players, utilizing two grand pianos and all 88 keys on the keyboard. There are then two works for two pianos, the rather somber “The Tomb of Alexander Scriabin,” and the more energetic “My Triple Fingerrrring,” which features a series of trills. Both are performed by Anderson joined by the composer. The whole group then joins together for a group vocalization, incorporating lip and tongue trills, without any use of the vocal chords. The concert then concludes with a lengthy g...

2. radiOM.org - An Avalanche of Pianos [5.162% Popularity: 0.00000]

An Avalanche of Pianos Listen Item Type: Sound Recording Duration: 61 min Event Type: Interview and Music Program Origin: KPFA From September 30, 1971, this is a recording of what was a live broadcast from Gordon’s Piano Shop, 1776 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA, of local composer, John Dinwiddie’s piece for fifteen or more (that’s right, count them), pianos. “Improvisational Format” received its world premiere during this performance and featured 17 locals musicians under the direction of the composer. The listening public was encouraged to come down to the shop to witness this extraordinary performance, which also included Philip Corner’s “C Major Chord.” This latter piece of aleatoric music came with the sole instruction that any number of pianists must play a C Major chord. Musical Selections: Improvisational Format, for piano ensemble (1971) (35:40) / John Dinwiddie [world premiere] -- C Major Chord, for piano ensemble (1962) (19:25) / Philip Corner Performers: Julian White, piano Martin Weber (sp?), piano...