Erik Satie’s Vexations - 1 pianist, 8 dancers, 840 repetitions, 38 hours
Performed 8am July 1 to 10pm July 2, 2022
Sugar Space Arts Warehouse, Salt Lake City
Pianist Aaron D. Smith
“In order to play the theme 840 times in succession, it would be advisable to prepare oneself beforehand, and in the deepest silence, by serious immobilities.” – Erik Satie
Dancers: Elijah Cook, Indigo Cook, Sophia Heiner, Katelynn Killian, Kara Komarnitsky, Jordan Reynosa, Severin Sargent-Catteron, and Nathaniel Woolley
Choreographed and directed by Indigo Cook
Chrysalis visual art installation by Dani Mendez
“Draw a straight line and follow it.” - La Monte Young
Excerpt from hour 38
