Day of Listening: Wexner — Claire Chase, Flute

Photo: Stephanie Berger

Day of listening: Wexner Center for the Arts

The Day of Listening is a traveling experience that blurs the lines between listening, learning, and performing. Celebrating Pauline Oliveros, the visionary composer and performer known for her concept of “Deep Listening,” the Day of Listening invites community members of all ages to engage with several of Oliveros’s important works composed for open instrumentation and interpretation. First launched at Carnegie Hall, a Day of Listening was presented at the Wexner Center for the Arts (Columbus, OH) in April 2026 by Claire Chase (flutes), Alex Peh (keyboards), Susie Ibarra (percussion), and Nicole Cherry (violin).

Day of Listening - Photo by Stephanie Berger

The Day of Listening is a welcoming, family friendly, contemporary, new music experience that blurs the lines between listening, learning, and performing. Led by musician, interdisciplinary artist, and educator Claire Chase, the Day of Listening celebrates Pauline Oliveros, the visionary composer and performer known for her concept of Deep Listening. Community members of all ages were invited to engage with several of Oliveros's important works composed for open instrumentation and interpretation. Dismantling any distinction between performer and audience, Chase guided participants through some of Oliveros's best-known compositions such as “The Tuning Meditation” and “Sonic Meditations.” Attendees had the opportunity to use Adaptive Use Musical Instruments (AUMIs), providing access for anyone of any age or ability to create musical phrases through small movement or gestures.

PROGRAM SUPPORT

SUPPORT FOR CLAIRE CHASE DAY OF LISTENING PROVIDED BY
The Amphion Foundation
Johnstone Fund for New Music

To read more about this archived event, check out the Wexner Center of Arts website.

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