Branca’s Hallucination City: 100 electric guitars at Lincoln Center

Glenn Branca’s Symphony no. 13 (Hallucination City)

Reg Bloor

By Kurt Gottschalk, 14 June 2026

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“ushers walked the aisles like airline attendants, offering individually wrapped earplugs”

Reviewed at Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York City on 12 June 2026

Moore, "Pelvic Noise" (aka "Guitar Hug")

Branca, Symphony no. 13 (Hallucination City) for 100 Guitars

Reg Bloor, Conductor

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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.

Glenn Branca’s Hallucination City: the glory and fury of 100 electric guitars at Lincoln Center