At 90, Terry Riley’s Practice Is Still Evolving

At 90, Terry Riley’s Practice Is Still Evolving

Terry Riley — the legendary composer and minimalist pioneer — is celebrating his 90th birthday today. In honor of the milestone, Red Hot + Kronos Quartet are sharing Riley’s performance of the raga “Komol Reshab Asavari.” The track is the b-side of an upcoming release by Kronos, which features other acclaimed artists speaking out to prevent nuclear war. (The release will be out July 16 to coincide with a performance by Kronos at the University o…

SOUND & SPACE // TERRY RILEY AT 90

Ambient Intersections at Big Ears 2025 In 2025, the immersive soundscapes of Mary Lattimore, Steve Roach, SUSS, Immersion, Nels Cline & Yuka Honda, William Tyler, Cowboy Sadness, and more converged with the richly imaginative visuals of Age of Reflections and aweStruct. Together, they transformed two of the festival’s sacred spaces into breathtaking environments for reflection, expansion, and deep listening.Revisit the experience with this new v…