Improvisers Exchange invites students and the University of Illinois community to an educational screening of Deep Listening: The Story of Pauline Oliveros (Dir: Daniel Weintraub, USA, 2022, 117min).
This documentary film offers a comprehensive look at iconic composer, performer, and innovator Pauline Oliveros, whose visionary work has had lasting impact throughout the world. Oliveros’ groundbreaking work in electronic music and her profound influence on listening as a practice resonates strongly through interviews with many collaborators and friends.
Produced in collaboration with executive producer Ione, Oliveros’ partner in life and work, and the Ministry of Maat, Inc., the film combines rare archival footage, live performances, and unreleased music with appearances by Terry Riley, Anna Halprin, IONE, Linda Montano, Laurie Anderson, Thurston Moore, Alvin Lucier, Claire Chase, Miya Masaoka, Morton Subotnick, Tony Martin, Ramon Sender and many more ground-breaking artists.
An introduction to the film will be provided by Jason Finkelman, Director of Global Arts Performance Initiatives.