Tonight's late Prom from the Royal Albert Hall , London, introduces the music of the unconventional New York minimalists
Bang on a Can All-Stars, whose famous Bang on a Can Festival burst on to the New York scene in the late
1980s. The festival has become celebrated for introducing a coherent, exciting new style of minimalist-inspired American music. Their programme tonight provides a tour of the contemporary cultural scene and also includes music by British contemporary composer Steve Martland.
David Lang Most Dangerous Room (first performance)
Julia Wolfe Believing (first UK performance)
Steve Martland Horses of Instruction
Glenn Branca Movement Within (first UK performance)
Brian Eno/Robert Wyatt/Rhett Davies Music for Airports 1:1