Terry Riley's seminal composition 'In C' (1964) pioneered a new concept in Western musical form based on structured interlocking repetitive patterns.
Composition History
This album includes five piano-four-hand pieces from Terry Riley's 'The Heaven Ladder, Book 5,' which were commissioned by Sarah Cahill.
Performer Biography
ZOFO, a GRAMMY®-nominated piano duo, is one of only a handful of duos worldwide devoted exclusively to piano duets.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in DXD at 24bit, 352.8kHz in 7.1 Surround Sound, indicating a high-fidelity recording.
Performer Biography
ZOFO, which is shorthand for 20-finger orchestra, focuses on 20th and 21st-century repertoire and commissions new works annually.
Composer Biography
Terry Riley, born in 1935, is one of the founders of the Minimalist movement in music, pioneering a new concept in Western musical form.
Cultural Impact
Terry Riley's music has influenced prominent composers like Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and John Adams, as well as rock groups such as The Who and Tangerine Dream.
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