Terry Riley

Terry Riley

Actor · Director

June 24, 1935

Biography

Terrence Mitchell "Terry" Riley, born June 24, 1935, is an American composer and performing musician associated with the minimalist school of Western classical music, of which he was a pioneer. His work is deeply influenced by both jazz and Indian classical music.

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Terry Riley 1

Representative Works

Matrix III
Matrix III
7.0
/ English
Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions
7.0
/ English
Crossroads
Crossroads
7.0
/ English
Flores
Flores
6.2
/ Portuguese
Fall of a Body
Fall of a Body
5.7
/ French
No Man's Land
No Man's Land
5.5
/ French
Lifespan
Lifespan
5.0
/ English
The Eyes Closed
The Eyes Closed
6.5
/ French
Corridor
Corridor
6.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Matrix III
1972Nominee

Best Performance

Matrix III

Crossroads
1976Nominee

Best Performance

Crossroads

Flores
2017Nominee

Best Performance

Flores

Career Highlights

Hochelaga, Land of Souls
2017Highlight

Best Performance

Hochelaga, Land of Souls

Fall of a Body
1973Highlight

Best Performance

Fall of a Body

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