September 6th, 1951... (2019) by Robert Crehan published on 2019-07-06T22:02:59Z On September 6th, 1951, while drinking at a party with friends, writer and visual artist William S. Burroughs shot and killed his wife. Burroughs – drunk – had produced a handgun from his bag and told her, “it’s time for our William Tell act.” His wife, Joan – also drunk – put a highball glass on her head. Burroughs fired, but missed the glass. This piece was written for Plus-Minus ensemble and is scored for bass clarinet, electric guitar, percussion, violin, and ‘cello. - RC Performed by Plus Minus ensemble as part of the GSMD Masters Composition project. (https://plusminusensemble.com/) Available for purchase here: https://oneglasseye.bandcamp.com/track/september-6th-1951 Genre Classical