Reel 1 includes introduction and discussion by John Clauser about the meaning of power, its effect on art and the world, duality of left/right brain attributes and the growing power of artists (i.e. women). Reel 2 features Lois V. Vierk's "A work in progress", an experimental instrumental piece that is based on only rhythm (time); no spacial elements, or specific notes. Tape has a lot of background noise in the beginning of piece. Reel 3 features Richard Zvonar's "Hex, a work in progress" (performed by Relache), with explanation of the piece [low audio] at the beginning. Computer music, instrumental and vocalizations (Barbara Noska) were played. Ending remarks by John Clauser [ends abruptly]. Reel 4: Tone at beginning of tape. Introduction by John Clauser. Audio commentary of slides and lecture of "The geometry of the Earthwork at Yellow Springs", landscape art made and explained by Rachel Fletcher for the celebration of summer soltice. Afterwords John Clauser invites audience members to view the installation outside; tape ends abruptly. Synthesized music plays [unidentifed]. Reel 5 is the master audio recording of Vesna Miksic's performance/installation piece "What is it about Halley's Comet that makes me remember my great-grandmother?" Script repeats itself; 3 minimalist and unlisted pieces of music are performed [performers not specified] with computer music, water sound effects (i.e. dripping) and unspecified instruments. Piece is based on Miksic's family tree, according to the program. Materials not specified on recording; may be video or photography slides according to program.
Reel 1. Introductory lecture [and] discussion (49:00) / John Clauser -- Reel 2. A work-in-progress (22:00) / Lois V. Vierk (Relache) -- Reel 3. Hex, a work-in-progress (35:00) / Richard Zvonar [with Relache] ; (Ending remarks / John Clauser [ends abruptly]) -- Reel 4. The geometry of the Earthwork at Yellow Springs [Introduction and audio commentary on unspecified visual materials] (35:00) / John Clauser and Rachel Fletcher ; [Sythesized music (5:00) / Unidentified] -- Reel 5. Summer 1986 installation audio master [from performance/installation piece "What is it about Halley's Comet that makes me remember my great-grandmother?"] (14:32) / Vesna Miksic.
Call number
*LT-7-A 1730-2
Note
Donor's inventory number: A-860621.
Performers and instrumentation not specified in all music works.
House program available through the Billy Rose Theatre Collection.
Access (note)
Access restricted. Advanced notification required for use.
Event (note)
Recorded at Yellow Springs Institute, Chester Springs, Pa., on June 21, 1986.
Linking entry (note)
Forms part of the Yellow Springs Institute records; for papers see the Billy Rose Theatre Collection, *T-Mss 2004-007.
Author
Relâche--The Ensemble of Contemporary Music. Performer
Title
Power, art and magic [sound recording] : the hidden dimension.
Playing time
004900 002200 003500 004000 001432
Series
Yellow Springs Institute Audio/Visual Collection
Performances and propositions
Access
Access restricted. Advanced notification required for use.
Performer
Barbara Noska, mezzo-soprano (Reel 3) ; Marshall Taylor and Stephen Marcucci, saxophones ; Westley Hall, clarinet ; Laurel Wyckoff, flute ; Robert Zollman and Florence Ierardi, percussion ; John Dulik, piano ; Charles Holdeman, bassoon ; Guy Klucevsek, accordion ; Joseph Franklin, conductor.
Event
Recorded at Yellow Springs Institute, Chester Springs, Pa., on June 21, 1986.
Linking entry
Forms part of the Yellow Springs Institute records; for papers see the Billy Rose Theatre Collection, *T-Mss 2004-007.
Added author
Clauser, John. Commentator
Fletcher, Rachel. Commentator
Noska, Barbara. voc
Taylor, Marshall. Instrumentalist
Marcucci, Stephen. Instrumentalist
Hall, Westley. Instrumentalist
Wyckoff, Laurel. Instrumentalist
Zollman, Robert. Instrumentalist
Ierardi, Florence. Instrumentalist
Dulik, John. Instrumentalist
Holdeman, Charles. Instrumentalist
Klucevsek, Guy. Instrumentalist
Franklin, Joseph, 1944- Conductor
Miksic, Vesna. Performer
Zvonar, Richard. Hex.
Vierk, Lois V. Composer
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nnpc Yellow Springs Institute records (RLIN)NYPG05-A10085