Terry Riley's Minimal Music Classic in a Changing Lineup

On October 23, 2026, Terry Riley's iconic work In C will be experienced in the Wine Church in Kassel. Members of the Stairwell Orchestra interpret the composition of Minimal Music in an open, constantly changing lineup.

A Work in Constant Motion

In C represents music that is not conceived as a rigid sequence of fixed processes. The open instrumentation shapes the character of this performance: The participating musicians create the work in a mutable constellation, allowing for constantly new sound developments.

For the audience, this opens up an evening of concert where change is an essential component of the musical experience. The interpretation by members of the Stairwell Orchestra places the interplay and the continuous development of the music at the center.

Minimal Music in the Wine Church

Terry Riley's work is among the defining compositions of Minimal Music. Characteristic of this musical direction is the concentrated work with recurring structures and their gradual transformation. In In C, this iconic work encounters an open performance situation and a lineup that constantly changes over the course of the event.

The Wine Church provides the venue for this special concert in Kassel. Those interested in contemporary interpretations, experimental concert formats, and the sound world of Minimal Music will find here an evening that makes the process of playing music together directly experiential.

Important Information

• Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Venue: Wine Church in Kassel
• Participants: Members of the Stairwell Orchestra
• Work: In C by Terry Riley
• Start and Ticket Prices: Not specified in the provided event information

Current information regarding the start, tickets, and organizational details should be checked directly with the organizer before attending.