The amazing artist, Terry Berlier, commissioned me to build a truncated icosahedron this last winter as part as a series of instruments she conceived to be playable sculptures. The debut of these objects being used in concert happened this month and I am delighted at how it turned out.
The 41st Rudiment
For sculptured percussion and ensemble (World Premiere)
w/Percussionist Chris Froh + Great Noise Ensemble +
Composer DJ Sparr + Sculptures by Artist Terry Berlier
April 30, 2010, 7:30 PM
Ward Recital Hall, Catholic University, Washington D.C.
41st Rudiment (low res) from Terry Berlier on Vimeo.
The Washington Post reviewed the performance and made an especially kind note of the TI.
I have some photos documenting the construction on Flickr