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When Terry Riley wrote "In C," he was breaking new ground.
Considered the first true minimalist work, it immediately set the parameters and defined what minimalism was about. It shocked listeners in the 1960s, and 45 years after it was written it still has the same effect on audiences.See the full content of this document
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8 Musicians to Collaborate On 'in C'
What is so startling with "In C" is its utter simplicity and disregard for any formalist structure. Scored for any number and types of instruments, the wo...
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