In his early works, Cassidy explored instrumental "decoupling," treating the performer's hands, fingers, and breath with complete independence, leading to unpredictable fragments and in-between gestures.
Compositional Technique
A key innovation in Cassidy's later work is "non-geometrical rhythm," a flexible concept of pulse and meter stripped of regularity, where each beat has a different length or tension.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Cassidy has dedicated his compositional career to challenging the traditional boundaries and categories of Western music, aiming for a music with flexible and permeable internal boundaries.
Compositional Technique
Cassidy's later works, such as "The wreck of former boundaries," feature a new notational approach that unifies rather than subdivides, using sweeping curves, interrupted lines, and sharp points instead of traditional grids.
Composer Biography
Aaron Cassidy (b. 1976) is an American composer, conductor, teacher, record producer, and author whose compositions have been performed in 27 countries.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Aaron Cassidy's music is described as fluid, unconstrained, and driven by external forces, reflecting his long-standing focus on musical containers and their shapes.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Musikfabrik, one of the leading ensembles for contemporary music, is known for its dedication to artistic innovation and its close collaboration with composers.
