Friday, 24 September 1999

Speaker:

Leon Harkleroad - Vassar College

Title:

Musical Groups

Abstract:

Group theory crops up in various musical contexts. This talk/demonstration will examine the mathematics underlying certain standard compositional techniques and, in particular, the use of group theory by Pulitzer-Prize-winning composer Milton Babbitt.


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