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Answer Machine Tape, 1987

Kate Molleson with the latest new releases and live recordings, including Philip Venables' Answer Machine Tape, 1987, a collaboration with pianist Zubin Kanga.

Kate Molleson presents exclusive live recordings and the latest new releases. Answer Machine Tape, 1987 is an extended multimedia work by Philip Venables, developed in collaboration with the pianist Zubin Kanga, focusing on New York visual artist David Wojnarowicz and the turbulent period leading up to the death of Peter Hujar, his close friend and fellow artist, from AIDS-related illness in 1987. The focal point of the work is Wojnarowicz’s answering machine tape from the days leading up to Hujar’s death, featuring calls from Hujar, other artists, friends and lovers. Using new sensor technology, the piano is turned into a huge typewriter to transcribe, comment on and illuminate the messages. Also tonight: saxophonist and composer Ingrid Laubrock performing live at the Donaueschingen Festival with the ensemble Yarn/Wire and the Kronos Quartet with the music of Jlin from a concert recorded last month at the recently launched Bristol Beacon. Plus new releases from Ruth Goller and Polish guitarist Raphael Rogiński.

1 hour, 59 minutes

Music Played

  • Ruth Goller

    Reach down into the deepest white

    Performer: Mark Sanders. Singer: Ruth Goller.
    • Ruth Goller - Skyllumina.
    • International Anthem Recording Company.
    • 2.
  • Jlin

    Little black book

    Ensemble: Kronos Quartet.
  • Ingrid Laubrock

    Thinking holes

    Performer: Ingrid Laubrock. Ensemble: Yarn/Wire.
  • Niecy Blues

    Exits

    Performer: Niecy Blues. Performer: Mary Lattimore.
    • Niecy Blues - Exit Simulation.
    • Kranky.
    • 6.
  • Цукор біла смерть

    Six Coral Devils (Part VII)

    Ensemble: Цукор біла смерть.
    • Cukor Bila Smert' - Recordings 1990-1993.
    • Muscut.
    • 6.
  • Shin Kim

    Dissected Love Smells Like Formalin

    Ensemble: Flow Unit 3.
  • Ben Nobuto

    Blip

    Choir: tv Singers. Conductor: Sarah Latto.
  • Julia Reidy

    Non-linear Stages: I

    Performer: Julia Reidy.
    • Jules Reidy - Trances.
    • Shelter Press.
    • 1.
  • Nadah El Shazly

    Breakup by the Sea

    Performer: Sarah Pagé. Performer: Jonah Fortune. Performer: Nicolas Royer-Artuso. Singer: Nadah El Shazly.
    • Nadah El Shazly - The Damned Don't Cry.
    • Asadun Alay Records.
    • 9.
  • Philip Venables

    Answer Machine Tape, 1987

    Performer: Zubin Kanga.
  • Raphael Rogiński

    Electron

    Performer: Raphael Rogiński.
    • Raphael Roginski - Talan.
    • Instant Classic.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Feb 2024 22:00

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