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Cover StoryExperimentalism and the ‘Whole World of Music’Working without preconceived notions about how music should sound creates an inclusive, rather than an exclusive, aesthetic attitude that allows for virtually unlimited possibilities.
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Artist SpotlightSounding Revolution: The Daring İlhan MimaroğluMimaroğlu’s music, with its daring experimentation, encourages us to question the status quo and dream about new ways of living.
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archive spotlightHenry Cowell: Mellifluous Cacophony and Its LegacyCowell’s inclination to avoid conventional techniques and revel in unique mixtures of melody and tonality made me love playing his piano music.
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Community Spotlight“Experimental” Music at Folkways RecordsCapturing the sounds of the world, including experimental music, was the objective of the 2,200 albums released by Folkways Records.
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video spotlightConcerto for Piano and OrchestraSorrel Doris Hays played the first two United States performances of Henry Cowell’s “Concerto for Piano and Orchestra” in Omaha and New York City. This video shows excerpts of the 1978 world premiere in Omaha. It also includes ancillary clips of Hays explaining Cowell’s playing technique and performing her own composition “Sunday Nights”. Performed by the Omaha Symphony Orchestra with music director Thomas Briccetti and guest artist Sorrel Doris Hays. Filmed and broadcasted by Nebraska ETV. Used with permission by Sorrel Doris Hays.
Albums
From the Collection
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Electronic Music, Tar and SehtarDariush Dolat-Shahi
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Music by Jean Eichelberger Ivey for Voices, Instruments and TapeJean Eichelberger Ivey
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McLean: Electro-Symphonic LandscapesBarton McLean and Priscilla McLean
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Eight Electronic PiecesTod Dockstader