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SUMMARY:Instruments That Talk Back: Celebrating the Legacy of Don Buchla
DESCRIPTION:Instruments That Talk Back will be a seven-month celebration of the work of Don Buchla\, a pioneering electronic instrument designer who revolutionized music technology with unconventional touch- and motion-sensitive interfaces and instruments that blurred the line between human and machine. The exhibition is scheduled to open on September 19\, 2026 and will close on April 17\, 2027 with a special event commemorating what would have been Buchla’s 90th birthday. \nEMEAPP and the Museum of Music Technology will be setting up a special physical exhibit highlighting our collection of rare Buchla instruments as well as several additional pieces on loan to us. Many of the instruments in the exhibit will be operational so visitors can see\, hear\, and interact with them. \nWe are excited to present a robust schedule of in-person programming to accompany this exhibition. To learn more and register for in-person tickets\, please click the links at the bottom of each event. Some events are still pending final confirmation from the artist and do not currently have registration links. Links to register for those in-person tickets will be added as programs are finalized over the next few weeks. \nPlease note that admission to most in-person events is free of charge but donations are both welcome and encouraged! (Lectures/workshops are always free. A small booking fee will be added to free concerts/performances to help cover ticketing costs and minimize no-shows.) Seating is limited\, so please only register for events that you will definitely attend. If you have registered but find you are unable to attend\, please let us know so we can make your seats available to others. \nAll events will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. Links to register for the livestreams are also provided below. Registration puts you on the list to receive the livestream link\, which will be emailed out approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the event. All times are US Eastern time zone.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/instruments-that-talk-back-celebrating-the-legacy-of-don-buchla/
LOCATION:Museum of Music Technology\, 45 Mainland Rd\, Harleysville\, PA
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SUMMARY:THIRD COAST PERCUSSION & GLENN KOTCHE
DESCRIPTION:An innovative percussion ensemble and renowned drummer team up to celebrate Philip Glass’ 90th birthday. Known for pushing the genre “in new directions\, blurring musical boundaries and beguiling new listeners” (NPR Music)\, Third Coast Percussion makes its Philadelphia debut alongside Glenn Kotche\, composer and drummer of Wilco\, hailed as one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. A collective Penn Live Arts debut\, these Grammy® Award-winners perform an exhilarating program including Glass’ Aguas da Amazonia and Steve Reich’s Music for Pieces of Wood\, arranged for two drum sets\, plus original compositions and more that expand the depth and musical possibilities of percussion.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/third-coast-percussion-glenn-kotche/
LOCATION:Annenberg Center\, 3680 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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SUMMARY:Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:Bowerbird presents Variant 6 in an evening featuring a program of music entirely by Philadelphia composers\, past and present. \nVariant 6 presents Mosaic\, a program of music for six a capella voices that celebrates the rich musical history of composition and music-making in Philadelphia. \nThe centerpiece of this program will be a world-premiere by Philadelphia composer Robert Maggio. Alongside contemporary Philly composers Benjamin C.S. Boyle\, Michael Djupstrom\, Ksenia Stetsenko\, Steve Crino\, Kile Smith\, and David Shapiro\, the ensemble will perform the music of Samuel Barber\, perhaps Philly’s most famous composer. \nFeaturing\n\nRebecca Myers\, soprano\nLauren Kelly\, mezzo-soprano\nNickolas Karageorgiou\, tenor\nHarrison Hintzsche\, baritone\nDaniel Schwartz\, bass\n\nAbout the Artists\nVariant 6 explores the expressive potential of the human voice through vocal chamber music that is at once virtuosic\, poignant\, and approachable. Composed of artists with a diverse set of skills and a wide range of expertise\, the group seeks out repertoire that embodies this potential. The ensemble collaborates with artists of many disciplines\, creating refreshing interpretations of music of the past and innovative premieres of new works. Its concerts are unique and intimate musical experiences that foster deep conversation between artists and audience. \nVariant 6 shares its unique take on vocal chamber music with people all over the city of Philadelphia. Its approachable and collaborative projects create an environment where audiences of different backgrounds will feel inspired to attend its events\, respond to its music\, and get to know the artists as individuals.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/mosaic/
LOCATION:Philadelphia Ethical Society\, 1906 Rittenhouse Square\, Philadelphia
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SUMMARY:PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE KOYAANISQATSI: LIVE WITH FILM
DESCRIPTION:In 1975\, filmmaker Godfrey Reggio joined forces with composer Philip Glass to create Koyaanisqatsi\, a non-narrative\, experimental film that explores the balance between humanity\, technology and the environment. This cult classic’s score is a landmark in minimalist music\, hailed as one of the most influential film soundtracks of the modern era. In a rare Philadelphia appearance\, the acclaimed Philip Glass Ensemble performs this thrillingly enigmatic music live\, creating a powerful fusion of concert and cinema. With a message as resonant today as it was at the film’s debut\, this immersive experience unfolds as a haunting\, unforgettable journey.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/philip-glass-ensemble-koyaanisqatsi-live-with-film/
LOCATION:Annenberg Center\, 3680 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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