Allahuakbar (score)

Allahuakbar (1989) by Sutanto Mendut is an open score that invites multiple interpretations. Originally written for Jody Diamond and Larry Polansky, the piece became a collaborative platform, with artists such as Benjamin Boretz, Philip Corner, Jody Diamond, Skip LaPlante, and David Mahler contributing unique performance instructions. Their variations incorporate spoken text, vocal improvisation, percussion, spatial arrangements, and group dynamics, turning the score into a living framework for collective experimentation.