Terry Riley (1935)

The Cusp of Magic (2004)

for string quartet, pipa and tape

electronic work

  • General information
    • Composition date : 2004
    • Duration : 41 mn
    • Publisher : Associated Music Publishers
Detailed formation
  • violin, second violin, viola, cello, ohter plucked strings [pipa]

Premiere information

Information on the electronics
Electronic device : sons fixés sur support

Table of contents

  • 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.