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Xenakis in Chicago this June

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Iannis Xenakis
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An early word on a rare upcoming Xenakis performance.

The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) pairs up with world-renowned percussionist/conductor Steven Schick, in the first performance ever in Chicago, of the large ensemble works of Iannis Xenakis, one of the most important, innovative composers of the 20th century.

The demanding works of Xenakis, beloved by philosophy scholars, architects, contemporary music aficionados, and indie rockers alike, are known to the public largely through recording. Live performances of these works are rare, and the performances by ICE of all five major works — Palimpsest, Exchange, L’ile de Goree, Akanthos, and Ikhoor — are almost unheard of in the US.

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One response to “Xenakis in Chicago this June”

  1. Whit

    Hey –

    Check out (and hyperlink, if you don’t mind) the blog ICE is putting together, in collaboration with Steven Schick, in preparation for the upcoming Xenakis project: . We’re gathering performers, composers, scholars, and zealots from all fields to contribute their thoughts on the life, the music, the legacy, etc. Submissions are welcome.

    WB