Chamber Punk
Beethoven played himself deaf, Mozart was out of control (at least according to Amadeus), and John Cage made music out of everyday noises - all evidence that classical music can be pretty punk, in its own way. But punk rock rendered on classical instruments? It sounds almost heretical, but then again, punk was never too big on following rules, even its own. Even Maximum Rock and Roll, the New York Times of punk, has given these guys the thumbs up. Tonight the Punk Rock Orchestra (affiliated with the nonprofit arts organization the Institute for Unpopular Culture) strips down to its string section to tackle the classics of green-haired, skateboarding youth everywhere, accompanied by Duckmandu, the Jello Biafra-impersonating accordianist. Don't say we didn't warn you. (PS)
What punk classic do you think would sound best if performend by a string quartet, and why? First good answer wins a pair of tickets to the show.
--Flavorpill
