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John Zorn :  The Hermetic Organ Volume 11 - For Terry Riley
Cat. # 9306
Released Jan 2024
cd time - 40:46
US Price $16.00
 
This newest edition of “The Hermetic Organ” is a beautiful and evocative tribute to one of Zorn’s biggest mentors, the pioneer West Coast visionary, Terry Riley. Performed at San Francisco’s historic Grace Cathedral during the epic concert series presented by Fred Barnes at the Great American Music Hall in September 2023 for Zorn’s 70th birthday, this is one of the most touching and personal of all Zorn’s organ recitals. Present in the audience were a large number of the composer’s closest
and oldest friends, and as a result the music has a deep spiritual edge. Looming over much of this music is the spirit of Terry Riley, one of Zorn’s early influences, and one of his dearest friends. Magical!
 
 
Personnel:
John Zorn: Organ