Joseph Celli: Biography

• Overview
• Discography
• Biography
• Related Artists

• Jin Hi Kim
• Ned Rothenberg
• Jerry Hunt

• Karlheinz Stockhausen
• John Zorn
• Sun Ra

Born:

Mar 19, 1944

Genres:

Music, New Age Music, World & International Music, Classical Music, Miscellaneous

Decades Active:

1960's|1970's|1980's|1990's

Artistic Quality

Medium

Cultural Impact

Medium

Ratings Guide

Developed new performing techniques for oboe and English horn, and plays many double reed instruments including Korean p'iri, tae'ponso, Indian Mukha Veena, Japanese hickiricki, and employs electronics in his performances. Created first American satellite performance piece with Jerry Hunt entitled PHALBA. Has produced over 1500 contemporary concerts and art activities, and commissioned works from many composers, including Ornette Coleman, Pauline Oliveros, Roberta Friedman, etc. Has premiered over 35 inter-media works by various artists.

- "Blue" Gene Tyranny, All Music Guide