Long String Instrument, 2002, Ellen Fullman, Other Minds Festival, San Francisco © John Fago

Ellen Fullman

Ellen Fullman (US) is a composer, musician and instrument builder. She is famous for her Long String Instrument, an installation of dozens of wires 50 feet or more in length, tuned to just intonation and ‘bowed’ with rosin-coated fingers. She will discuss her work with the instrument during this interview. She has recorded extensively with the Long String Instrument and has collaborated with such luminary figures as composer Pauline Oliveros, choreographer Deborah Hay, the Kronos Quartet and Keiji Haino.

http://www.ellenfullman.com/

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