What: A concert of North Indian Raga and
original compositions of Terry Riley to benefit
the Oregon Food Bank and to celebrate Mr. Rileys
70th birthday.
Who: Terry Riley, Kirana West Voices and
the Blessings, Omens, Spells and Mojos Band
Where: Pacific Northwest College of Art
Swigert Commons
1241 NW Johnson St., Portland, OR 97209
503.226.4391
When: August 12, 2005 8:00pm
Contact: Rik Masterson 503.284.4161
<mailto:rikmasterson@hotmail.com>rikmasterson@hotmail.com
Info:
http://www.pnca.edu or
http://www.kiranawest.com
Cost: $20 suggested donation
Lovers of contemporary art music will have the
rare opportunity to hear Terry Riley, one of the
worlds most extraordinary performers and the
pioneering composer of minimalist works and
beyond. Terry, singing and playing piano, will be
joined by Portlands own Kirana West Voices and
the Blessings, Omens, Spells and Mojos Band in a
benefit concert for the Oregon Food Bank and a
celebration of the esteemed composers 70th
birthday.
The program will include traditional North Indian
classical music, plus two new original works for
piano, voices and instruments, including the
world premiere of a new work in progress,
tentatively titled - Omen #1.
Terry is listed in the London Times as "one of
the 1000 makers of the 20th Century." The
Oregonian credited In C, Terrys original
minimalist masterpiece, with being one of the ten
most influential compositions of the 20th century.
While Terry has made regular visits to Portland
to teach and perform the classical music of North
India, this is only the second Portland
performance of his own music since 1977, when he
performed at the legendary PCVA (Portland Center
for the Visual Arts).
Dont miss this unique occasion to listen to one
of the giants of modern musical creativity,
celebrating his 70th birthday in a benefit for
those less fortunate than we.
Terry Riley and friends would like to thank the
following sponsors for their generous support of
this event:
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
Oregon Food Bank
Sherman Clay/Moes Pianos
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