Thursday, October 8, 1998
A&E Briefs
Minimalist composer, pianist performs at Schoenberg Hall
Two days before the classical Kronos Quartet enters Schoenberg
Hall in a Sunday performance, the composer behind many of their
standards will, once again, precede them.
Terry Riley, the unconventional pianist hailed by the New York
Times as carrying "jazz improvisation into his own sophisticated
world," appears at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. The
bearded, Tevya-esque pillar of Minimalist composition will present
a program of his off-center arrangements, many of which have
influenced such musicians as Philip Glass and The Who.
Known around the world for his revolutionary, reiteration-heavy
1964 composition, "In C," Riley has explored Indian raga music and
jazz since his days at UC Berkeley. The 62-year-old musician is
also responsible for "Three Requiem Quartets," which the Kronos
Quartet will perform in other venues this year.
A CenterStage Lecture featuring Riley and Roger Bourland, UCLA
department of music faculty member, precedes the concert.
Tickets are $25 for general admission, and $9 for UCLA students.
For more information, call (310) 825-2101.
Architectural, historical tour guide training available
The powers-that-be at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House will
soon let a new generation of docents lead visitors through the
structure that has become a Los Angeles landmark.
Starting with a reception on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m., veteran docents
at the house will train applicants in the finer points of
architectural and historical tour-guiding. Acceptance into the
program is competitive, and those interested must complete an
application listing previous art or historical experience.
Training continues on Saturday mornings through October and
November; docents present tours every day of the week. For
applications and further information, call Thomas Stallman or
Laurel Granger at (323) 913-4157 or 660-4254.
Tickets now available for "Rent’s" return to Los Angeles
Fans of the acclaimed rock opera, "Rent," will delight in its
return to Los Angeles, following enormous, sell-out success a year
ago at the Ahmanson Theatre. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony
Award-winning musical will open on Jan. 24 for a limited six-week
engagement at the Shubert Theatre in Century City.
The show centers around a group of young artists in New York
City as they struggle through the trials of everyday life. It is
highlighted by musical numbers, including "Rent’s" widely-heard
theme song, "Seasons of Love."
Tickets are now available by phone through Telecharge. On Oct.
2, the Shubert Box Office opened for one day only to accommodate
the expected demand for tickets and will reopen at a later
date.
Performances of "Rent" will be held on Tuesday through Saturday
evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. There are also
matinee performances at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are priced between
$30-$70. Lower-priced previews range from $25-$65. For ticket or
theater information, call Telecharge at (800) 447-7400.
UCLA Center for the Performing Arts
Minimalist pianist Terry Riley performs at Schoenberg Hall on
Oct. 9.
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