Music Under the Influence of Computers: Environment

Guest Speaker: Junya Oikawa, Chris Warren, Hans Timmermans, Adam Basanta, James Moses Composers/Performers Date: January 6th, 2010 Time: Noon-1:00pm Location: Calit2 Theater, Atkinson Hall, UC San Diego Host: CRCA [event website]

DESCRIPTION/ABSTRACT: Music Under the Influence of Computers is a new six-part series of concerts sponsored by CRCA, Calit2 and Wavelink. The concerts will present an international collection of music conceived wth a special relationship to technology. Each event will include a presentation of music as well as an opportunity for discussion regarding the concerns of composers, performers and listeners. Concert #1 in the series is called "Environment", and will feature the following works: Ambiences - Chris Warren (USA) Aether - Hans Timmermans (Holland) Écologie Matérielle - Adam Basanta (USA) Passing Landscapes - James Moses (USA) Blanc Distance - Junya Oikawa (Japan) (pictured) For more on each piece, visit the series blog at http://mutioc.blogspot.com/.