Ian Mikyska

 

The Musical Universe of Ian Mikyska. Quiet music, small systems, calligraphy with a bow, and tuning in the spirit of fun and relaxation.

Ian Mikyska is primarily a composer, but his work also spans several other fields, including visual art, theatre, and literature. Based on a series of online and in-person conversations, this profile focuses mainly on the compositional dimension of his practice while also exploring broader questions of philosophy, language, music, and life. It further considers some of the most significant influences on Mikyska's work, including his teacher James Weeks, John Cage, and the Wandelweiser collective. (HISVOICE)