No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier
20121h 36m
Documentary
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- Germany
About
The Composer Alvin Lucier
“Don’t ask me what I mean, ask me what I’ve made” – inspired by this motto, the documentary accompanies the American composer Alvin Lucier (1931 - 2021) on concert travels to The Hague (Netherlands) and Zug (Switzerland). Lucier explains and comments on his œuvre – from his early live electronics performances (MUSIC FOR SOLO PERFORMER,1965 and BIRD AND PERSON DYNING, 1975) up to the premiere of his ensemble piece PANORAMA 2 in 2011. One of Lucier’s key works, I AM SITTING IN A ROOM (1969), is introduced as a central structuring device in the film. At home in Middletown, Connecticut, Lucier offers rare insights into the beginnings of his pioneering works, his time as a member of the Sonic Arts Union, his relations with John Cage and David Tudor, as well as his teaching practice at Wesleyan University.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Viola Rusche, Hauke Harder
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Mar 23, 2012
- Studio
- FilmFörderung Hamburg, Viola Rusche & Hauke Harder
Cast
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