Acclaimed micro-tonal composer Ben Johnston is justifiably famous for his rigorous work ethic, attention to detail and for constructing a sound world entirely his own.
One of the few composers using just intonation who is also interested in writing rhythmic music, Johnston is a true original and we’re happy to shine the spotlight on this modern master.
Hosted by Seth Boustead
Produced by Jesse McQuarters
Ben Johnston: String Quartet No. 9 (excerpt)
Kepler String Quartet
New World 80637
1:01
Johnston: String Quartet No. 3 (excerpt)
Kepler String Quartet
New World 80637
4:58
Johnston: Sonata for Microtonal Piano, I & II
Robert Miller, p.
New World 80203
4:23
Johnston: String Quartet No. 4, Amazing Grace
Kepler String Quartet
New World 80637
10:37
Johnston: Prelude, The Many Wines & The New Rule fr. The Tavern
John Schneider, voice & microtonal guitar
Microfest 5638254882
6:24
Johnston: Trio
Trio Amici
New World 80432
4:06
Johnston: Calamity Jane (excerpt)
Dora Ohrenstein, soprano; Mary Rowell, violin; Phillip Bush, synthesizer; Bill Ruyle, drum set
CRI 654
10:47
Johnston: String Quartet No. 10, III
Kepler String Quartet
New World 80693
2:38