“The music is fascinating and fun, and beautifully performed.” (Rick Anderson, CD Hotlist)

Terry Riley’s hand-drawn sketches are full of flying creatures, buoyant rhythms, and melodies that linger. We join Claire Chase to bring them to life in The Holy Liftoff, realized by Samuel Clay Birmaher for flutes and string quartet. Chorales open into playful motion, and lively exchanges leave room to pause and listen. We’re excited to share the music’s easy warmth and restless curiosity, welcoming your audience into Terry Riley’s still-unfolding imagination.