“Rundfunk” by Enno Poppe
“Rundfunk” by Enno Poppe
Presented in partnership with Piano Spheres
U.S. Premiere
1262 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Runtime: 60 minutes
No intermission
CAP UCLA Member presale: Jun 22 at 10 am
Newsletter subscriber presale: Jun 23 at 10 am
General public on sale: Jun 24 at 10 am
UCLA faculty and staff: Jun 24 at 10 am
UCLA students: Sep 21 at 10 am
The U.S. premiere of Enno Poppe's tribute to radio and public broadcast, performed by Piano Spheres.
“virtuosically polyphonic” – Die Zeit
Join us for the U.S. premiere of Enno Poppe's "Rundfunk" performed by Piano Spheres. Poppe stands among the most important composers in Germany today and created “Rundfunk” (“Broadcast”) for nine synthesizers as a loving tribute to the music studios of the public broadcasting services. “Rundfunk” aims to examine the possibilities and requirements of the era of public broadcasting services, just as the music studios of the time did.
In creating “Rundfunk,” Poppe avoided the use of historic instruments and instead imbued the piece with sounds of the 60s and 70s: “FM synthesis, Minimoog, Piganino.” Poppe uses computer-generated reproductions rather than original instruments. The result is an electronic orchestra, a tribute to a bygone era made possible by new technologies.
Founded in 1994, Piano Spheres is a collective of LA’s finest performers committed to commissioning and premiering new works in an annual concert series. To date, they have commissioned nearly 100 new works and have given countless premieres.
UCLA Nimoy Theater is located at 1262 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024. For GPS, use 10866 Wilshire Blvd to reach the parking structure. The entrance is on Glendon Avenue — look for either entrance marked VISITOR. Parking is $4, beginning at 5 pm for evening performances and 12 pm for matinees. Arriving before these times will incur the $30 day parking fee.
The box office is open Monday–Friday, 10 am–4 pm, and opens 60 minutes before showtime on show nights. The box office is cashless and accepts all major credit cards. For day-of questions, call 310-206-8655. For general inquiries, contact info@cap.ucla.edu or call 310-825-4401.
All late seating is based on availability and at the discretion of house manager.
Accessible seating and assistive listening are available. Ask any house staff member for assistance. For additional accommodations, contact info@cap.ucla.edu.
Beer, wine, mixed beverages, water, soda, and coffee are available in the lobby. Valid ID required for alcohol. Credit cards and cash accepted. For nearby restaurant options, visit the UCLA Nimoy Theater page.
A digital house program for this performance is available to view or download before the show. Find it on the CAP UCLA Program Notes page.
If the performance is sold out, join the standby line at the box office on the night of the show. A waitlist may also be available — if tickets are released, you will be notified by email with a window to purchase.
