
June 18, 2010
It's that time again! The annual Bang on a Can Marathon takes place June 27 from noon to midnight all for FREE at the World Financial Center Winter Garden (220 Vesey Street, NYC).
Founded in 1987, the marathon brings together more than 150 astounding performers and composers from throughout the world, performing in numerous genres and experimental styles, for 12 hours of uninterrupted live, ear -bending, border-crossing music. Hear the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Fausto Romitelli's Professor Bad Trip performed by Talea Ensemble; a Bang on a Can All-Stars' premiere with Mira Calix; African crossover innovators Burkina Electric; Balinese Gamelan; music from Kyrgyzstan and much more!
Performers and composers from the Cantaloupe catalog include:
Bang on a Can All-Stars
Burkina Electric
Florent Ghys
Michael Gordon
David Lang
Tristan Perich
Julia Wolfe
We'll also have some special items available at the merchandise table...
For more details about the Marathon head over to: