![]() Of course, Bang on a Can is no stranger to the new online era. “It’s kind of the hard-core Bang on a Can aesthetic for the hardcore Bang on a Can fans,” quipped Gordon about the programs. Killiam noted that Mass MoCA is “blessed with space,” so there will be plenty of room for all the musicians to remain socially distanced on the Courtyard D stage. 1 - are deeply embedded in the organization’s collective consciousness, minimizing the need for rehearsal. The two larger-ensemble pieces - Louis Andriessen’s “Workers Union” and Thurston Moore’s “Stroking Piece #1,” both to be performed Aug. Unusually for a Bang on a Can program, there are a number of solo works. “There was this kind of euphoria, wanting to get out and play.”īoth the available personnel and the pandemic had roles in shaping the program. They weren’t just willing, Wolfe interjected. An elaborate system of disinfecting surfaces and microphones will be in place. The unusual configuration means that only 100 people (audience and performers combined) will be allowed into Courtyard D, a space which can normally hold around 3,900. Audience members must bring their own chairs and wear masks except when eating or drinking. The courtyard space will have 6-foot squares and 6-foot aisles mapped onto the ground, Killam said. ![]() These will not, however, look like any performances Bang on a Can has done there in the past, most of which took place in museum galleries. “Is the museum really going to reopen? Would people actually come up and play this show? Is it possible for an audience to safely hear live music? How would all that work? And I think in the last month we kind of put all this together and decided yeah, we’re gonna go for it.” He was speaking by phone from nearby Williamstown, where he and his wife, Julia Wolfe, another of Bang’s artistic directors, have been staying for the past few weeks. Our full COVID FAQ is here.“Everything was changing so quickly,” said Michael Gordon, one of Bang on a Can’s three artistic directors. By purchasing a ticket to join MASS MoCA’s visitors, staff, and artists on the museum campus, you agree to follow a Courtesy Code, detailed here.Please note, museum admission is not included with your event ticket unless indicated.For ADA accommodations, please contact the Box Office at (413) 662-2111 x8121 or email. This performance is standing-room-only.Food and drinks are available for purchase during the show. No outside food or beverages will be allowed in the venue during the event.Preferred ticket holders have access to a gated standing room section close to the stage and receive museum admission on the day of or day after the show. ![]()
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