No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier (2012)

The Composer Alvin Lucier

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“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.

Director: Hauke Harder, Viola Rusche
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Martin Zawadzki
Editing: Viola Rusche
Production: FilmFörderung Hamburg, Viola Rusche & Hauke Harder
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

art, portrait of an artist, contemporary classical music, experimental music, american experimentalism

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“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.
Who directed No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier?
No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier was directed by Hauke Harder, Viola Rusche.
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No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier stars Alvin Lucier.
How long is No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier?
No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
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No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier is a Documentary film.
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No Ideas But in Things - the composer Alvin Lucier was produced in Germany.