Composer Philip Corner (b. 1933) is one of the greats of 20th- and 21st-century experimental music. Active since the late 1950s, he’s composed thousands of works exploring the intersection of the classical tradition, post–John Cage experimentalism, and the impulse to forge true creative collaboration between composer and performer.
From January 21 to February 18, Portland’s Extradition Ensemble will present five consecutive Saturday concerts of Corner’s music. Concert 4 of 5 is a concert of dance, exploring Corner's long association with modern and contemporary dance via five pieces composed between 1967 and 2008.
Presence (1995) – Loren Chasse, Matt Hannafin, Maxx Katz, Juniana Lanning, and Caspar Sonnet (percussion), with dancers Linda Austin and Danielle Ross
La Bella Infinita (2001) – Loren Chasse (percussion), Matt Hannafin (percussion), Branic Howard (guitar), Juniana Lanning (percussion), and Caspar Sonnet (dobro), with dancer Danielle Ross
Sounds, Austere, for Elegant Rooms (1960s) – Annie Gilbert (trombone), Matt Hannafin (psaltery, percussion), Maxx Katz (flute), Caspar Sonnet (dobro), and Stephanie Lavon Trotter (voice)
3 for Phyllis for Some Things (1967) – Loren Chasse (percussion), Annie Gilbert (trombone, voice), Matt Hannafin (percussion), Branic Howard (percussion), Maxx Katz (flute, voice), and Stephanie Lavon Trotter (voice), with dancers Linda Austin and Danielle Ross
A Day in the Life (or a Moment) (or More) (approx. 2008) – Linda Austin (dance, images), Matt Hannafin (voice, images), and Juniana Lanning (voice, images)