MASON BATES
Mason Bates: "For me, classical music can engage the mind like no other art form, but at the beginning of any piece of music, it’s a visceral experience. As the piece unfolds, your brain gets engaged. What makes [my wife] my ideal listener is she knows what it means to feel music." (source: interview by Richard Nilsen; The Arizona Republic)
DJ RADAR
(Bombshelter DJs, Furious Styles Crew)
"TURNTABLE BRINGS CARNEGIE HALL TO ITS FEET
WORLD PREMIERE OF CONCERTO FOR TURNTABLE
October 2, 2005 - DJ Radar and the Red Bull Artsehcro received a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall today when they performed the world premiere of “Concerto for Turntable”. This three movement piece was conceived and composed by Raúl Yáñez to help legitimize the turntable as an instrument, and at the same time push the boundaries of classical music. “The Concerto format and classical music is very strict; Raul had taken a lot of chances, not only with the turntable but with just the form of it. He’s really kind of opening Pandora’s Box,” Radar stated.
The Red Bull Artsehcro’s tuba player, Angelo Kortyka described the night as, “A glimpse into the future of classical music, and having done it at Carnegie makes it the best.” This landmark event was one of the first times a turntable has been on-stage in Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium."
Absolutely amazing! I had no idea that there was a movement to legitimize the turn-table. It's so inspirational to see classical musicians moved and energized by DJ Radar and Mason Bates. Everyone seems to embrace innovation within classical music and that takes a lot of dare on behalf of orchestras and Carnegie Hall. Hope these examples do foreshadow the direction of classical music- thanks Jasmine for the great posts!
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