Who was Lou Harrison's partner in creating instruments?
John Luther Adams
William Colvig
Steve Reich
Philip Glass
Answer
William Colvig was Lou Harrison's partner in creating instruments. Together, they collaborated on designing and building unique instruments that expanded the sonic possibilities of Harrison's compositions. Colvig's expertise in woodworking and Harrison's musical vision resulted in the creation of instruments such as the American gamelan, the chromium steel marimba, and the conch shell trumpet.
Harmonizing the East and West: The Musical Genius of Lou Harrison
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