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Space and Frequency Rhythm Lab 8 - 23 June 2005 Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal New York
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Space and Frequency Rhythm Lab
8 - 23 June 2005Vanderbilt Hall
at Grand Central Terminal New York
On June 8th, a series of musical performances kicks off at majestic Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal, centered around the monumental, site-specific sound sculpture set up by German artist Lukas Kühne. Vanderbilt Hall´s transformation into a Rhythm Lab is one of the highlights of the large-scale exhibition “Germany – A Sense-Sational Experience” from June 3 – June 23, made possible by the German Agricultural Marketing Board (CMA), the German National Tourist Office, the Goethe-Institut New York and The German Information Center. The sound sculpture, created by Lukas Kühne, consists of several wooden sub-bass, marimba-like bars. World-renowned musicians Robyn Schulkowsky and Joey Baron, along with a breathtaking line-up of guest artists, are sure to create some good vibrations using the sound sculpture.
Schedule of Performances
Space and Frequency Lab Concept and Music: Robyn Schulkowsky, Joey Baron and Lukas Kühne
Improvisation Performance Dinosaur Dances: Concerts with Kenny Wollesen and the Fordono Street Unit drum section
June 8 10 am – 12 pm Performance June 9 10 am – 12 pm PerformanceJune 10 2 pm – 5 pm Performance June 11 2 pm – 5 pm Performance June 12 3 pm – 7 pm Performance
June 13 Rhythm Lab
12 pm – 1.30 pm Andrew Cyrille 3 pm – 4.30 pm Improvisation Performance 5 pm – 6.30 pm Concert with Joey Baron, Sidiki Conde, Cyro Baptista, Andrew Cyrille, Tyshawn Sorey, Robyn Schulkowsky.
June 14 – 23 Musical Encounters Concept: Joey Baron and Robyn Schulkowsky June 14 12.30 pm Bob Stewart 5.30 pm Steve CardenasJune 15 12.30 pm Brad Shepik 5.30 pm Greg Tardy June 16 12.30 pm Guy Klucevesek 5.30 pm Scott RobinsonJune 17 12.30 pm Greg Cohen 5.30 pm Dave DouglasJune 18 12.30 pm Tony Scherr 5.30 pm Tony ScherrJune 19 12.30 pm Charles Gayle 5.30 pm Mark FeldmanJune 20 12.30 pm Ray Anderson 5.30 pm Ray AndersonJune 22 12.30 pm Bill Frisell 5.30 pm Bill Frisell June 23 12.30 pm Elliot Sharp 5.30 pm Lukas Ligeti and Kenny Wollesen
Production: Goethe Institut NYCCoordination: Dr. Dieta SixtWorkshop: Daedalus DesignAssistance: Ingo Fröhlich Photos: Jonathan GrögerCopyright ©: Co Verlag Berlin [email protected] www.spaceandfrequency.de www.lukaskuehne.com
Lukas Kühneis a German sculptor whose works have been shown in Europeand North and South America. Kühne works with different“materials” such as light, wood, and sound. Together with RobynSchulkowsky, he created and developed the Marimbons, and founded the Marimbon Ensamble Montevideo (MEM) in 2003.
Robyn Schulkowskyis a percussionist and composer. Before moving over to Germanyin 1980 to work with Karlheinz Stockhausen and the CologneSchool of composers, she taught percussion at the University ofNew Mexico, Albuquerque, and has been part of the GermanNew-Music-scene ever since.
Joey Baronwas born in Richmond, Virginia. Since 1964, Mr Baron hasperformed backing up jazz legends Carmen McRae andHampton Hawes. He moved to NYC in 1982, where his diversetalents and musicality aligned him with artists such as LaurieAnderson, Jay McShann, and Big Joe Turner. Currently through solo concerts and with his band, Joey Baron continues toshowcase his compositions and playing; always exploring hisown brand of lyrical, soulful music.
