A comparison of the musical and scientific thinking of Xenakis with that of ancient China: the architecture of scales and the notion of Lu

Kevin Jones; Kathleen Wong

A comparison of the musical and scientific thinking of Xenakis with that of ancient China: the architecture of scales and the notion of Lu

Kevin Jones
, Kathleen Wong

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Abstract

The way that Xenakis‘s music and thinking references both ancient Greek and contemporary understanding of the nature of the cosmos is compared to parallel relationships in ancient Chinese thought. This helps to build a bridge between cultures - historically and geographically - illuminating concepts and values on both sides, as well as offering insights into the intelligent listening and appreciation of both Xenakis‘s compositions and the traditional music of China.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 18 May 2005
Externally published	Yes
Event	International Symposium Iannis Xenakis - Athens, Greece Duration: 18 May 2005 → 20 May 2005

Conference

Conference	International Symposium Iannis Xenakis
Period	18/05/05 → 20/05/05

Bibliographical note

Note: Published in Solomos, Makism, Georgaki, Anastasia and Zervos, Giorgos (eds.) Definitive proceedings of the International Symposium Iannis Xenakis, 2006.

Keywords

Music

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A comparison of the musical and scientific thinking of Xenakis with that of ancient China: the architecture of scales and the notion of Lu
Jones, K. & Wong, K., 18 May 2005, Published in Solomos, Makism, Georgaki, Anastasia and Zervos, Giorgos (eds.) Definitive proceedings of the International Symposium Iannis Xenakis, 2006.. Georgaki, A. & Solomos, M. (eds.). Athens, Greece: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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A comparison of the musical and scientific thinking of Xenakis with that of ancient China: the architecture of scales and the notion of Lu

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