Tell Me About "In C"
"In C," composed by Terry Riley in 1964, is the original, Minimalist musical masterpiece. Join host Wesley Cheney as he talks to the people who listen to, perform, remix, and write about this influential work.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Tell Me About "In C"
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Tell Me About In C, Richard Ascough
Composer Richard Ascough tells host Wesley Cheney about how Terry Riley's Minimalist musical masterpiece has influenced his own work, playing In C in a scratch orchestra, and how much improvisation there should be in In C.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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17:23
Tell Me About In C, Ben Neill
Ben Neill, who creates art music with a schizophrenic trumpet, tells host Wesley Cheney about performing In C annually at Lincoln Center,and how he was first introduced to Minimalism when he checked out In C on vinyl from his college library.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:26
Tell Me About In C, Lawrence Ball
Minimalist Composer Lawrence Ball sits down with host Wesley Cheney to discuss his friendship with Terry Riley, the influence of Terry on his own compositions, and the upcoming Sunrise to Sunset Concert he is organizing in London.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:23