September 6th, 1951...
Browse Works
Instrumentation
Bass clarinet
1
Cello
1
Electric guitar
1
Percussion
1
Violin
1
Additional Information
On September 6th, 1951, while drinking at a party with friends, writer and visual artist William S. Burroughs shot and killed his wife. Burroughs – drunk – had produced a handgun from his bag and told her, “it’s time for our William Tell act.” His wife, Joan – also drunk – put a highball glass on her head. Burroughs fired, but missed the glass.
This piece was written for Plus-Minus ensemble.
Details
Year
Minutes
7
Recordings
Performers
Performed by Plus Minus ensemble as part of the GSMD Masters Composition project. (plusminusensemble.com/)
Title
September 6th, 1951...
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