| Title | 18. Iannis Xenakis’s Pithoprakta |
|---|---|
| Subtitle | A Phenomenological Approach |
| Contributor | Erik Christensen (author) |
| Lise C. Bjerno (author) | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0390.20 |
| Landing page | https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0390/chapters/10.11647/obp.0390.20 |
| License | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ |
| Copyright | Erik Christensen; Lise C. Bjerno; |
| Publisher | Open Book Publishers |
| Published on | 2024-10-09 |
| Long abstract | After a brief introduction to music phenomenology, we present the outcome of a phenomenological investigation of Pithoprakta, encompassing comparatively detailed descriptions and hermeneutical interpretations of the work, including prominent musical features, sonorities, densities, and transformations of sound masses. In order to minimize presuppositions and promote unbiased listening, we did not study the score or research on Pithoprakta prior to the listening sessions. Subsequently, in a survey of the work, we summarize the macroform and possible emotional interpretations of the music, and include references to the printed score. In addition, we quote texts and statements by Xenakis in order to enable comparisons between our investigation and the composer’s intentions. References to selected research widen the perspective of the investigation by pointing out important aspects of Xenakis’s music and his personality. |
| Page range | pp. 297–318 |
| Print length | 22 pages |
| Language | English (Original) |
Erik Christensen is a Danish musicologist. He was Producer of contemporary music programs for the Danish Broadcasting Corporation from 1978–2007, and a Lecturer at the University of Copenhagen from 2007–8. He has been a Guest Lecturer at universities in the United States, Mexico, and Argentina. In 2012, he defended his PhD thesis “Music Listening, Music Therapy, Phenomenology and Neuroscience” at Aalborg University, Denmark. Currently, he is affiliated with Aalborg University, Department of Communication and Psychology as a Researcher. A list of publications is available at https://vbn.aau.dk/en/persons/115500
Lise C. Bjerno is a Danish musician, conductor, and composer. In addition to her musical activities, she holds a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development, a Master’s in Coaching and Leadership, and provides courses and workshops in communication, innovation, sustainability, and climate change.