Theresa Wong
Tzadik Records 2011
Theresa's debut album on Tzadik, this collection of 21 songs for cello, violin and 2 voices is inspired by Goya's 'Disasters of War' etchings. Composed from 2009-2011 and recorded in duo with herself and violinist/vocalist extraordinaire Carla Kihlstedt, this is an intimate and unique work that brings all her remarkable skills as a vocalist, performer, composer and conceptualist together into this new and exciting project. Modern art songs in an experimental pop vein. To listen to samples, go here.
tzadik7725
www.tzadik.com
Ellen Fullman
Important Records 2011
Ellen Fullmans's exquisite full length album for Long String Instrument and collaborators. On this album, Never Gets Out of Me", a duet with Theresa Wong, and "Flowers", a trio recorded with Travis Weller and Henna Cho, are adaptations from "Stratified Bands: Last Kind Words", originally composed for the Kronos Quartet in the Other Minds Festival.
imprec336
www.importantrecords.com
Estamos Ensemble
Edgetone Records 2011
Led by the founder and artistic director Thollem McDonas, Estamos Ensemble is composed of musicians from Mexico and the U.S. The intention of Estamos Ensemble is to foster more communication and collaboration between musicians of our two bordering countries as well as a better understanding of and appreciation for the citizens of our countries in general. "jimpani kustakwa ka jankwariteecherï" is a direct translation of 'compositions and improvisations' in the P'urhépecha language mostly spoken in rural communities in the highlands of Michoacán, Mexico. Premieres of compositions written specifically for the ensemble by: Ana Lara (MX); Nels Cline (US); Juan Felipe Waller (MX); Pauline Oliveros (US); Joan Jeanrenaud (US); Vinny Golia (US); Jorge Torres Sáenz (MX); William Parker (US); Thollem McDonas (US)
PERFORMING ARTISTS Theresa Wong - Cello, Voice (US); Emilio Tamez - Percussion (MX); Marko Novachcoff - Various Winds (US); Alexander Bruck - Viola (MX); Ava Mendoza - Guitar (US); Julián Martínez Vázquez - Violin (MX); Vinny Golia - Various Winds (US); Carmina Escobar - Voice, Electronics (MX); Kjell Nordeson - Vibraphone (US/Sweden); Thollem McDonas - Piano, Artistic Director (US)
EDT4114
www.edgetonerecords.com
Barn Owl & The Infinite String Ensemble featuring Ellen Fullman, Theresa Wong, Barn Owl, and The Norman Conquest.
Important Records 2010
Full length collaboration between Ellen Fullman, Theresa Wong, and Barn Owl produced by The Norman Conquest. Barn Owl's extended drones and Theresa and The Norman Conquest's strings are the perfect accompaniment to Fullman's Long Stringed Instrument; a product of her own invention. This is an album of deep material of a complexly emotional nature. Eternal ragas for the infinite now. Recorded in the pastoral setting of the Headlands Center For The Arts. Limited LP edition of 500, CD version released 2011.
imprec317
www.importantrecords.com
A Compilation of Musical Works in Just Intonation
Important Records 2009
Created by three generations of contemporary composers who utilize this tuning system, this compilation was curated over the span of two years by Duane Pitre and released on Important Records in November 2009. The featured artists on The Harmonic Series are: Pauline Oliveros, Ellen Fullman, Charles Curtis, Michael Harrison, Greg Davis, R Keenan Lawler, Duane Pitre, Theresa Wong, and Zachary James Watkins.
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theharmonicseries.com
Emanem Records 2009
Recorded from a live concert by this rotating improvising ensemble led by Tom Djill (trumpet, preparations, electronics), with Matt Ingalls (clarinet, bass clarinet), John Shiurba (electric guitar), Tim Perkis (electronics) Gino Robair (energised surfaces & voltage made audible) and guests Matthieu Wechowski (violin, viola) Theresa Wong (cello) and David Chiesa (double bass).
Emanem 5007
emanemdisc.com
Ten Years of Meridian Music: Composers in Performance
Innova Records 2009
"Nightwatching", for voice and cello, is included on this compilation, which features 14 tracks selected from the first ten years of concerts in Meridian Gallery’s monthly New Music concert series. Composers in Performance was initiated in the fall of 1998 by Meridian Gallery directors Anne Trueblood Brodzky and Anthony Williams along with shakuhachi player Philip Gelb. Composers - performers included: Vinny Golia, John Bischoff, Matthew Sperry, Pauline Oliveros, Ben Goldberg, John Schott, Shoko Hikage, Theresa Wong, Frank Gratkowski, Sara Shoenbeck, Viv Corringham and Jie Ma.
Innova 751
innovarecordings.com
Self-released 2007
A collection of songs and improvisations of avant-folk trio: Maryclare Brzytwa- flute/guitar/voice, Theresa Wong- cello/guitar/voice and Ava Mendoza- guitars/voice.
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The Mirror World
Metalanguage 2007
Larry Ochs, OrchestRova + ROVA Special Sextet
Composed by Larry Ochs, "The Mirror World" was inspired by the hand-painted films of legendary American film-maker Stan Brakhage. Two realizations of this piece are included in this album, the first by Rova Quartet with guests Gino Robair and William Winant on drums and percussion. The second realization is by OrchestRova, featuring: John Schott-guitar, Joan Jeanrenaud & Theresa Wong-cellos, Lisle Ellis-bass and circuitry, Ben Goldberg-clarinets, Toyoji Tomita & Jen Baker-trombones and didgeridoos, Darren Johnston & David Bithell-trumpets, Steve Adams-bass flute, Joh Raskin-baritone sax, Tim Perkis & Matt Wright-electronics, William Winant & Gino Robair-percussion, Moe!Staiano-percussion, Bruce Ackley-clarinet and Larry Ochs-traffic control.
MLX 2007
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Metalanguage 2007
Larry Ochs, OrchestRova + ROVA Special Sextet
Composed by Larry Ochs, "The Mirror World" was inspired by the hand-painted films of legendary American film-maker Stan Brakhage. Two realizations of this piece are included in this album, the first by Rova Quartet with guests Gino Robair and William Winant on drums and percussion. The second realization is by OrchestRova, featuring: John Schott-guitar, Joan Jeanrenaud & Theresa Wong-cellos, Lisle Ellis-bass and circuitry, Ben Goldberg-clarinets, Toyoji Tomita & Jen Baker-trombones and didgeridoos, Darren Johnston & David Bithell-trumpets, Steve Adams-bass flute, Joh Raskin-baritone sax, Tim Perkis & Matt Wright-electronics, William Winant & Gino Robair-percussion, Moe!Staiano-percussion, Bruce Ackley-clarinet and Larry Ochs-traffic control.
MLX 2007
rova.org
Bob Marsh, Theresa Wong and Bryan Eubanks
Last Visible Dogs 2007
This album is comprised of two lengthy improvisations performed at the historical Luggage Store Gallery in San Francisco. The first duo is Bob Marsh and Theresa Wong on cello/voice and the second features Bob with soprano saxophonist Bryan Eubanks.
"Both duets heard here should be applauded for the musicians' eagerness to really listen to their partner and react accordingly."
-Mark Corroto, All about Jazz (full review)
"...Split into two tracks Marsh/Wong and Marsh/Eubanks, the music scrapes and rattles along beautifully, the musicians interacting with sympathy and precision, creating images of lonely marshlands, desolate yet captivating. Abstract voices add another layer to the compositions, wringing yet more emotion from the pieces."
--Terrascope/Rumbles (full review)
LVD 1002
lastvisibledog.com
Fred Frith
ReR Recommended 2007
Two works commissioned by Amanda Miller's Pretty Ugly Dance Company which premiered at the Stadttheater Freiburg in 2003 and 2004. Composed by Fred Frith and performed by: William Winant-percussion, Carla Kihlstedt-violin, Kikutsubo Day-Shakuhachi, Theresa Wong and Heather Vorwerck-cellos, Sheela Bringi-flute, Wu Fei-gu Zheng, Patrice Scanlon-electronic treatments and clarinet, and Fred Frith-guitar, bass, laptop instruments.
ReR/FRA05
fredfrith.com
Music + One
Jon Raskin and Myles Boisen
Rastascan Records 2006
Music + One, conceived by Jon Raskin and Myles Boisen, is a collection of solo improvisations that is meant to be played along with by improvisers. The instructions given to the participants before recording were simple: improvise for 3 to 4 minutes, as if you were playing music with your shadow. This was to allow room for others to improvise with the recording. The musicians include George Cremaschi, David Slusser, Jen Baker, Larry Ochs, Chris Brown, Gino Robair, Liz Allbee, Garth Powell, Bill Horvitz, Kiku Day, Myles Boisen, Theresa Wong, Moe! Staiano, Rhodri Davies, John Shiurba, Jon Raskin, Ches Smith, Aurora Josephson, Jonathan Segel, Phillip Gelb, Philip Greenlief and Tim Perkis.
BRD 054
rastascan.com
Jon Raskin and Myles Boisen
Rastascan Records 2006
Music + One, conceived by Jon Raskin and Myles Boisen, is a collection of solo improvisations that is meant to be played along with by improvisers. The instructions given to the participants before recording were simple: improvise for 3 to 4 minutes, as if you were playing music with your shadow. This was to allow room for others to improvise with the recording. The musicians include George Cremaschi, David Slusser, Jen Baker, Larry Ochs, Chris Brown, Gino Robair, Liz Allbee, Garth Powell, Bill Horvitz, Kiku Day, Myles Boisen, Theresa Wong, Moe! Staiano, Rhodri Davies, John Shiurba, Jon Raskin, Ches Smith, Aurora Josephson, Jonathan Segel, Phillip Gelb, Philip Greenlief and Tim Perkis.
BRD 054
rastascan.com