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Tell Me About "In C"

Tell Me About "In C"

Written by: Wesley Cheney
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"In C," composed by Terry Riley in 1964, is the original, Minimalist musical masterpiece. Join host Wesley Cheney as he talks to the people who listen to, perform, remix, and write about this influential work.

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Episodes
  • Tell Me About In C, Richard Ascough

    Tell Me About In C, Richard Ascough
    Jan 15 2026

    Composer Richard Ascough tells host Wesley Cheney about how Terry Riley's Minimalist musical masterpiece has influenced his own work, playing In C in a scratch orchestra, and how much improvisation there should be in In C.
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    17 mins
  • Tell Me About In C, Ben Neill

    Tell Me About In C, Ben Neill
    Dec 23 2025

    Ben Neill, who creates art music with a schizophrenic trumpet, tells host Wesley Cheney about performing In C annually at Lincoln Center,and how he was first introduced to Minimalism when he checked out In C on vinyl from his college library.
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    22 mins
  • Tell Me About In C, Lawrence Ball

    Tell Me About In C, Lawrence Ball
    Dec 10 2025

    Minimalist Composer Lawrence Ball sits down with host Wesley Cheney to discuss his friendship with Terry Riley, the influence of Terry on his own compositions, and the upcoming Sunrise to Sunset Concert he is organizing in London.
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    35 mins
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