This article aims to present a brief overview of Iannis Xenakis' electroacoustic music in the manner of a tutorial. It distinguishes and describes five stages in the trajectory of his studio output. It suggests that while there is a strong unity of aesthetic and compositional technique running through his entire oeuvre, within each of the five stages the technical means change somewhat, as do the aesthetic concerns.
The Electroacoustic Music of Iannis Xenakis
Harley, James
2002
Computer Music Journal 26(1): 33-57.
Language: English