March 17

DAY VII

1. On Boulez

• Presentations:
  • The domain technique, isomorphism (total, partial, unique elements); Le Marteau

2. Structuralism. Sound parameters, analytical/logical/rational point of view. Virtues and criticism.

3. Stockhausen's article ...how time passes...

• Presentation.
  
  • Events in time.
    • Continuum of duration and frequency.
    • Lack of complexity in the traditional rhythm domain.
    • Serialization - use of complex ratios: practical issues.
  • The composition as the fundamental of one complex event/vibration
    • Musique spectrale.
  • Probability and aleatorism.

The audience of Boulez, Stockhausen & al.

[Assignment for the Spring Break: start final paper. Options:

1. Analyze a major piece and show how it illustrates a particular world view
2. Take a philosopher or school of thought and show how it influenced the arts and/or a particular composer and/or work)

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