June 26, 2018
by Christy DeSmith

Glass will write a piece for Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion, while Gordon will perform a “very intimate” work at the American Swedish Institute. 

Known for bridging the worlds of indie rock, jazz and classical, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Liquid Music Series has grown in breadth and ambition over six years. With its 2018-19 season, announced Tuesday, Liquid Music offers more cross-genre pollinating with added star power, a lot more dance and a personal best of six world premieres.

The season’s biggest booking involves composer Philip Glass, celebrated for his minimalist operas, symphonies and film scores. Liquid Music partnered with a handful of arts groups and individuals to commission a new Glass piece for Chicago’s Third Coast Percussion. “It’s Philip’s first work for percussion ensemble,” noted Liquid Music curator Kate Nordstrum. Third Coast also will play fresh music by Devonté Hynes, aka Blood Orange, a pop producer and songwriter with a wildly diverse sound palette. (Dec. 9, Ordway Concert Hall, St. Paul)

Another head-turning event features Kim Gordon, best known as co-founder of the arty indie-rock band Sonic Youth. Gordon will create a “very intimate” evening of improvised performance with classically trained choreographer/curator Dimitri Chamblas. (March 4-5, 2019, American Swedish Institute, Mpls.)

Read the full article and Liquid Music line-up here.

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