Glenn Branca

Guitarist and composer of avant-garde music

Glenn Branca - Guitarist and composer of avant-garde music
Born

October 6th, 1948
76 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential guitarist and composer made significant contributions to avant-garde music and minimalist composition. Branca's work focused on experimental guitar tunings and unconventional performance techniques. He established the iconic group The Glenn Branca Ensemble, which helped shape the sound of New York's experimental music scene. Branca’s most acclaimed composition, ‘The Ascension’, is noted for its innovative use of guitar orchestration and remains a key work in the contemporary classical landscape.

Founded The Glenn Branca Ensemble

Composed 'The Ascension'

Influenced the No Wave movement

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