Stay On It: Minimalism Past, Present & Future

Since its inception in the 1960s with pioneers like Steve Reich and Meredith Monk, minimalism has become one of the most influential forces in contemporary music – and indeed, the ubiquitous soundtrack of our modern American lives.  But as a younger generation of composers absorbs the legacy of this movement, what comes next? Juxtaposing minimalist figureheads with a quintet of dynamic new voices, this evening gives a glimpse of a thrilling, varied and emotionally resonant future.

This performance also features Stay On It by Julius Eastman, whose music is currently enjoying a worldwide resurgence.

Meredith Monk: Early Morning Melody

Shelley Washington: Middleground (arr. A. Lanzilotti)

Steve Reich: Selections from Electric Counterpoint

Julia Wolfe:        A Wild Furze

Andy Akiho:       Three Shades, Foreshadows for Solo Cello

Meredith Monk: Ellis Island

Julius Eastman:  Stay On It

Reena Esmail:    Darshan for Solo Violin

Sam Adams:       Movements (for Us and Them)

Andy Akiho:       Karakurenai

Oregon Symphony
Deanna Tham, conductor
Gabriel Kahane, host & curator

Featured artists to be announced.