Line Upon Line Percussion to Showcase Cage, Reich, and Xenakis in Austin
Line Upon Line Percussion is presenting a performance featuring the works of Cage, Reich, and Xenakis in Austin.
Austin, TX, August 5, 2026 —
Line Upon Line Percussion, a contemporary percussion ensemble, is set to present a performance in Austin featuring compositions by seminal 20th and 21st-century composers John Cage, Steve Reich, and Iannis Xenakis.
The program will explore the innovative and influential works of these composers, known for their significant contributions to the percussion repertoire and experimental music. Specific details regarding the performance date, venue, and program order were not provided in the initial summary.
John Cage (1912-1992) was a pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard uses of musical instruments. His work often challenged the very definition of music and silence.
Steve Reich (b. 1936) is a minimalist composer whose music is characterized by its repetitive structures, phased rhythms, and gradual transformations. He is considered one of the most influential composers of the late 20th century.
Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001) was a Greek-French composer, architectural theorist, and engineer. His music often employed stochastic processes, mathematical concepts, and elements derived from architecture.
The selection of these three composers suggests a performance that will likely delve into diverse approaches to rhythm, texture, and sonic exploration within the realm of percussion music. Further information about the event, including when and where it will take place, is expected to be announced.
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