Suzanne Ciani: Improv on Four Sequences

Suzanne Ciani is a five-time Grammy award-nominated composer, electronic music pioneer, and neo-classical recording artist who has released over 20 solo albums including "Seven Waves," and "The Velocity of Love," along with a landmark quad LP “LIVE Quadraphonic,” which restarted her Buchla modular performances. Her work has been featured in films, games, and countless commercials as well.

She was inducted into the first class of Keyboard Magazine's Hall of Fame alongside other synth luminaries, including Bob Moog, Don Buchla and Dave Smith and received the Moog Innovation Award. Most recently, she is the recipient of the Independent Icon Award from A2IM, The Golden Ear Award, and the SEAMUS Award.

Suzanne has provided the voice and sounds for Bally's groundbreaking "Xenon" pinball machine, created Coca-Cola’s pop-and-pour sound, designed logos for Fortune 500 companies, and carved out a niche as one of the most creatively successful female composers in the world. A Life in Waves, a documentary about Ciani’s life and work, debuted at SXSW in 2017 and is available to watch on all digital platforms.

Ciani is a graduate of Wellesley College and holds a Masters in Music Composition from the University of California, Berkeley.

We are honored to welcome Suzanne Ciani back to her alma mater for a performance of Improvisation on Four Sequences, originally documented in her 1976 report to the National Endowment for the Arts. Ciani will perform on the Buchla 200e—a modern evolution of the iconic 200 series synthesizer she used in the 1970s, now enhanced with select digital components.

This event is free and open to the public.

Suzanne Ciani: Improv on Four Sequences is presented in collaboration with the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. The Suzanne Ciani: Sound Lounge will be on view at the Davis from September 19-December 14, 2025, and February 6-May24, 2026.

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Parking: Please use the West entry and park in the Davis Parking Facility.

*This event is a featured part of ARTS150: Celebrating Wellesley’s Creative Legacy*

As part of Wellesley College’s 150th celebration, the Art and Music departments, in collaboration with the Davis Museum, have teamed up to present ARTS150 - a three-day celebration of Wellesley's Creative Legacy. All events take place in the historic Jewett Arts Center, the Davis Museum, and Alumnae Hall. All events are free and open to the public.