November 16, 2019

SOUTHLAND ENSEMBLE
FLUXUS: BEN PATTERSON

Program 1: FLUXUS: BEN PATTERSON
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16 AT 8 PM

Southland Ensemble begins their 7th season with an annual Fluxus event. This year they highlight an array of the whimsical, exuberant works by Ben Patterson ((1934-2016), one of the founders of Fluxus.

"“What I try to do is open people’s minds, ears, and eyes, not necessarily with shock technique, but with surprises and unexpected things so they become more aware and sensitive to the world around them.” (Ben Patterson)

Formed in 2013, Southland Ensemble is contemporary chamber ensemble dedicated to the interpretation and performance of experimental music. The ensemble consists of seven core members and often collaborates with guests as the music requires. Each member of the ensemble is proficient on a least one or more traditional Western instruments, as well as spoken word and found objects - stones, radios, sheet metal, and household items to name a few.

It is the mission of Southland Ensemble to present experimental music to a wide variety of audiences through the mediums of interactive concerts, lectures and workshops. The ensemble believes strongly in the power of creative programming to educate and enhance the audience’s understanding of an historical or artistic period. Each concert is carefully programmed to reflect a specific creative period in a location or composer's career. Since its formation, the ensemble has presented works by Christian Wolff, Alvin Lucier, Pauline Oliveros, Robert Ashley, James Tenney, Alison Knowles and  Laurence Crane, among others. 

General Admission:  $15     Members, Students, Seniors:  $12

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