The next Crash Ensemble concert takes place in Dublin on 31 March.

The programme includes a performance of the original modular version of John Adams’ Shaker Loops, the piece which defined a new kind of post-minimalist sound. Other works are Andriessen’s Zilver, Lachenmann’s Pression for solo cello, Kyriakides’ Seventeen and a Half and Gloria Coates’ String Quartet No. 6.

Crash Ensemble will be conducted by Alan Pierson of Alarm Will Sound, New York, and there will be a pre-concert discussion with composer Gloria Coates.

OReilly Theatre, Dublin, Thursday 31 March, 8.00pm. Pre-concert discussion by Gloria Coates, 7.00pm. Tickets 14/10. Booking: 01-872 1122.

Further information: Mary or Olga, tel. 01-858 6644.

Crash Ensemble is supported by the Arts Council.

Posted: 1 March 2005