I recently returned from Perth, Australia, where I was attending the International Computer Music Conference. I was particularly thrilled by the performance of my work Goldstream Variations by fabulous Decibel Ensemble. The work highlighted pianist Stuart James performing with a machine Continue Reading …
The Rush of the Brook Stills the Mind is an electro-acoustic percussion solo composed for me by Elainie Lillios. Elainie and I had been discussing a collaboration since 2011, Continue Reading …
After 5 years of work, creation, and planning, we presented the world premiere of the telematic opera Auksalaq. I am so grateful to many people who contributed their time, talent, and energy to this artistic work about climate change in Continue Reading …
Big Robot recently traveled to China to perform as guests of the Musicacoustica Festival (pictured above). While there, we also presented workshops on computer-acoustic music in several universities in the Beijing area. A great time was had by all….can’t wait Continue Reading …
I am so excited about the newest piece created as a result of a long-standing collaboration with Big Robot bandmate Michael Drews titled Surveillance. I have been working with a bicycle wheel for several years now, exploring my own take Continue Reading …
I experienced some fantastic moments in a simultaneous performance involving three of John Cage’s “number” instrumental solos: 31’57.9864” For a Pianist, performed by Steffen Schleiermacher, 26’1.1499” for a String Player, performed by Karinna Fox, and 27’10.544” for A Percussionist, performed by Continue Reading …
The New England Conservatory Summer Institute for Contemporary Performance Practice, also known to its participants as “Sick Puppy” was held at New England Conservatory in Boston June 15-23. An 8-day immersion into new and experimental music for advanced and professional Continue Reading …
Big Robot recently returned from concerts and presentations in Oklahoma, performing material from their upcoming DVD at the Cameron University New Music Festival, and at Oklahoma State University. Click here to view a performance of Jack Walk, taken during the trip.
New Yorker Magazine has listed the recording of Four Thousand Holes, composed by John Luther Adams, on its Top Ten Classical CD Picks for 2011 list. The work, which can be found on the Cold Blue Records CD of the Continue Reading …
Internet2, the nation’s most advanced networking consortium, presented the Internet2 Driving Exemplary Applications (IDEA) award to Matthew Burtner of the University of Virginia and myself for the creation of the telematic and media-enriched opera, Auksalaq.