Erased Music: Tribute to Wendy Carlos

Concert

22.8.-23.8.2025

Turbinenhalle an der Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

Homage to a pioneer of electronic music.

Wendy Carlos is one of the most significant living artists in the history of electronic music. Alongside her scores for Stanley Kubrick’s films A Clockwork Orange, The Shining and Disney’s Tron she made music history with her first album: On Switched on Bach (1968) she combined engineering craftmanship with musical vision and translated classical baroque music into innovative electronic sounds. This revolutionary bestseller made her the first trans woman to win a Grammy.

Will Gregory, keyboardist, producer, and composer of the electronic music duo Goldfrapp, first heard Wendy Carlos' Bach transcriptions on the radio. The album laid a foundation for his artistic development. This inspiration is reflected in his concerts with the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble. Eight virtuoso keyboardists with rarities from the golden age of analogue monosynths present a programme of original compositions and arrangements that recall Wendy Carlos' work. Compositions by Bach, Händel and Purcell, as well as variations of more recent treasures from music history and from their latest album Heat Ray will be heard in concert.

Cast

Ensemble
- Will Gregory Moog Ensemble
Musicians
- Vyv Hope-Scott,
- Daniel Moore,
- Eddie Parker,
- Simon Haram,
- Jason Hazeley,
- Will Gregory
musicians
- Graham Fitkin,
- Ruth Wall
Music
- Harriet Riley
Production Manager Ruhrtriennale
- Lukas Kurz
Technical Project Manager Ruhrtriennale
- Frank Böhle
Technician
- Carsten Funke,
- Jan Kunz,
- Franzi Luhn,
- Andreas Semmler
Hair and Makeup Team Ruhrtriennale
- Melanie Schulte-Holtey

The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble is performing on a stage inside an industrial hall, with an old turbine in the background. Eleven musicians play electronic instruments, including synthesizers and mixing consoles. The stage is bathed in warm light, creating an atmosphere that blends technical precision with artistic expression. — Erased Music: Tribute to Wendy Carlos, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble © Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker, Ruhrtriennale 2025

The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble performs in an old industrial hall, with two large, rusty turbines visible in the background. Eleven musicians are seated on stage, playing electronic instruments such as synthesizers, keyboards, and mixing consoles. — Erased Music: Tribute to Wendy Carlos, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble © Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker, Ruhrtriennale 2025

The Will Gregory Moog Ensemble performs on stage in a former industrial hall, illuminated by warm lighting. In the background, two large, rusty turbines are visible as the musicians operate electronic instruments like synthesizers and mixing consoles. — Erased Music: Tribute to Wendy Carlos, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble © Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker, Ruhrtriennale 2025

A musician from the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble stands on stage, operating an analog synthesizer while reading sheet music from a stand in front of him. Behind him, a modular synthesizer with numerous colorful cables is visible. — Erased Music: Tribute to Wendy Carlos, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble © Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker, Ruhrtriennale 2025

A musician from the Will Gregory Moog Ensemble stands in the foreground, focused on playing an analog synthesizer. In the background, other ensemble members are seen at their instruments, while the rusty turbines of the industrial hall provide a striking contrast to the modern electronic equipment. — Erased Music: Tribute to Wendy Carlos, Will Gregory Moog Ensemble © Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker, Ruhrtriennale 2025

Relaxed With ... Will Gregory Moog Ensemble (24 August)

Artists at Work

The film series Artists at Work showcases the versatility of Ruhrtriennale artists. Every Tuesday in the Turbinenhalle we present a cinematic work featuring a festival artist. Artistic director Ivo Van Hove opens the evening with an in-person interview with each guest and welcomes Will Gregory on Tuesday, 26 August.