Alloy Workshop #1: feat. Adam Tendler

Please join us for an experimental group class that takes a deep dive into the "prepared piano", a special process of preparing a solo acoustic piano with various metal, rubber and plastic materials on and in between the strings of the piano, creating new sonic possibilities for the instrument.

Intended for pianophiles and experimental artists of all types, this event is open to all ages and levels of experience.

Created and moderated by Shi-An Costello and presented in partnership with Experimental Sound Studio, the class runs monthly, featuring an invited guest that provide guidance and experiential knowledge in piano preparation.

Hands-on interaction with the preparations and the instrument are welcome and encouraged. Audience will also have time to ask specific questions related to the topic.

This first session will feature the complete 1948 piano preparation of John Cage's Sonatas and Interludes for Prepared Piano, and will feature guest pianist Adam Tendler, in advance of his performance the following evening on February 2nd, at Constellation. Tickets and more info about Tendler's performance can be found here.

The workshop event will run app. 90 minutes.
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can, $5.00 minimum. RSVP is required.
Doors open at 1:30pm. Event starts promptly at 2:00pm.

Host or Publisher Alloy prepared piano project