The Cusp of Magic (2004)

for string quartet, pipa and tape

by Terry Riley (1935)

Électronique

general information

composition date
2004
duration
41min
publisher
Associated Music Publishers

type

Chamber music (Plucked strings quintet)

detailed formation

violin, second violin, viola, cello, ohter plucked strings [pipa]

Information on the electronics

Electronic device
fixed sound

Part titles

  • The Cusp of Magic, 10'04 ;
  • Buddha’s Bedroom, 10'33 ;
  • The Nursery, 5'10 ;
  • Royal Wedding, 6'14 ;
  • Emily and Alice, 4'09 ;
  • Prayer Circle, 6'41.

similar works

Same type
Composed the same year
Same detailed formation

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