a straight line: New American Chamber – Christian Wolff zum 91.

In the organizer's words:

Everything Changes, Nothing Changes II - Christian Wolff on his 91st birthday.

Christian Wolff, the last representative of the New York School, turns 91 on this day. The concert presents an overview of his works since 2000 paired with two pieces by his mentor and fellow composer John Cage. The highlight of the concert promises to be the world premiere of "Resistance 2" for the unusual combination of viola, cello, zither and piano.

Program:

Christian Wolff (1934):
Duo 10 (Summer Days) for viola and cello (2010)She Had Some Horses for zither and viola (2001)

John Cage (1912-1992):
Two Pieces for Piano (1946)

Christian Wolff:
Zither Player for alto zither and tape (2000)6 Nocturnes for John & Erik Satiefor piano (2007)
Resistance 2 for viola, cello, zither and piano; premiere

Georg Glasl (zither), Katerina Giannitsioti (cello), Sabine Liebner (piano), Kelvin Hawthorne (viola)

BR-Klassik recording

Sponsors: Munich Department of Culture, Forberg-Schneider Foundation