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.