Memories and minimalism are the main themes on this episode of Flotation Device. We celebrate the 50th anniversaries of three minimalist landmarks—two by Steve Reich and one by Philip Glass—contemplating the influence of Ewe drumming on the former, and verbal misunderstandings on the latter. We've also got an exclusive interview with Wang Lu about her latest premiere with Seattle Modern Orchestra, and her formative experiences as a composer in China and the US. New works by Yikii, Thomas Adès, Enno Poppe and Todd Sickafoose, plus the return of John Zorn’s Masada after a 15-year hiatus, round out a unique and memorable show.
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