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Guitars, electronics and ancient treatises: What to do with a string quartet?

Von Kurt Gottschalk, 22 März 2026
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“who has done as much as anyone to define minimalism for the 21st century”
Rezensierte Veranstaltung: The 92nd Street Y: Buttenwieser Hall, New York City, am 20 März 2026
Programm
Ormston, New Paintings (World premiere)
Reidy, Shadow Symmetric (World premiere)
GoGwilt, Future Mode 1
Perich, A Selection of Short Works, Open-Ended, Somewhat Optimistic (World premiere)
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Kurt Gottschalk
Kurt Gottschalk

Kurt Gottschalk is a journalist and author based in New York City. His writings on contemporary and classical music, jazz and improvisation have been published in outlets throughout Europe and America and he has two volumes of short fiction to his name. He produced and hosted the Miniature Minotaurs radio programme on WFMU and currently hosts Afternoon New Music on WKCR.