Rhys Chatham - Guitar Trio

Rhys Chatham is a key figure of the New York No Wave and downtown music scene.

His work explores the intersection of minimalism, rock and experimental music, often through large ensembles of electric guitars.

Guitar Trio is one of his most iconic pieces: a powerful and immersive work for multiple electric guitars, built on repetition, overtones and extreme volume.

For this performance at Tónabíó, the piece will be performed by an ensemble of 11 guitarists and a drummer from the Reykjavík experimental scene, creating a dense and physical sonic experience.

Concert in partnership with the Alliance Française in Reykjavik and the French Embassy