Klarinet Archive - Posting 000928.txt from 2000/07

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Serialism
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 20:22:25 -0400

<><> Andrea Bergamin wrote:
>snip< With the series music became a mathematical or statistical
problem: you have to define a matrix and the score will be just a
writing exercise. It is some sort of neo-medieval concept of art and
artist role. The composer refuses his own conceptual and creative power
and this is the emancipation of music. Music doesn't need the composer
and, more deeply, music doesn't need the man.

Thank you, Andrea. I had no concept of what serial music is.

<><> I hope you has understand my english.

Yes, I certainly do. Your message had a few minor errors, but the
meaning was clear and you have satisfied my curiosity. Thanks again.

Ciao,
Bill

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