Exploring Anne La Berberian's Music Compositions

A group that goes past the canon to research influential but under-examined works of digital music.

In this collection of writings about digital music, we venture beyond the conventional to explore impactful works by often-overlooked musicians. The authors, many of whom are composers and performers themselves, delve deep into the creations of these unsung musical innovators with detailed analyses typically reserved for more widely known composers and pieces. They examine music from various cultures, genders, races, nationalities, and age groups, delving into diverse works ranging from tranquil soundscapes of flowing water and echoing pipes to compositions generated by algorithms. The discussions cover a wide array of topics, including the unique collaboration between performer and composer, exemplified in the works of Anne La Berge, Luciano Berio, Cathy Berberian, and others; the choices made by Asian composers like Zhang Xiaofu and Unsuk Chin in embracing or deviating from Eastern themes and styles; and how composers utilized technologies to shape the sounds of their compositions, such as Bülent Arel's innovative use of voltage-control components and Charles Dodge's groundbreaking resynthesis of the human voice.

Contributors

Meet a diverse group of talented composers, including Marc Battier, Valentina Bertolani, Kerry L. Hagan, Yvette Janine Jackson, Leigh Landy, Pamela Madsen, Miller Puckette, David Rosenboom, Jøran Rudi, Margaret Anne Schedel, Juliana Snapper, and Laura Zattra. Their works span various genres and styles, showcasing their unique contributions to the world of music.

Composers

Notable composers such as Bülent Arel, Cathy Berberian, Luciano Berio, Anne La Berge, and Unsuk Chin have made significant contributions to the world of music. Their works, along with those of Charles Dodge, Jacqueline George, Salvatore Martirano, Teresa Rampazzi, Hildegard Westerkamp, Knut Wiggen, Gayle Younger, and Zhang Xiaofu, showcase the diverse and innovative nature of contemporary composition.