The earliest minimalist works were first publicly heard in Yoko Ono's New York loft as part of the La Monte Young 1960-61 Chamber Street Series.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by David Chalmin in Studio KML, and produced by Katia Labèque and David Chalmin in Rome between July and December 2012.
Composer Biography
William Duckworth, a composer, chronicler, and teacher, was instrumental in developing the language of the first generation of minimalists and ushering in post-minimalism.
Recording & Production
This album is dedicated to the music and memory of William Duckworth, who passed away in September 2012 after being involved in programming the "50 Years of Minimalism" festival.
Historical Context
Minimalism, a musical movement that emerged in the 1960s, was characterized by American composers like La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, and Philip Glass, who sought to create clear, honest, and experimental music.
Cultural Impact
Minimalism was the last major musical movement of the 20th century and became its most influential and successful 'ism'.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Minimalist Dream House," is a tribute to La Monte Young's 1960s loft experiments in New York, which were known as the Dream House concerts.
