Iannis Xenakis was influential in the development of electronic and computer music, and he experimented with combining music with architecture and different spaces.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Lake Sagami Hall in Kanagawa, Japan, across multiple sessions in 2013 and 2014, with all tracks recorded at 192kHz / 24-bit.
Composer Biography
Iannis Xenakis, a Greek-French composer, was also an experienced music theorist and an architect-engineer.
Performer Biography
Kuniko, the performer on this album, graduated from Rotterdam Conservatorium with the highest honor, summa cum laude, as the first percussionist in the institution's history.
Interpretation
Kuniko, the percussionist, believes Iannis Xenakis captured human fluctuations and misalignments in his music, based on his experiences and understanding of natural human tendencies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Iannis Xenakis pioneered the use of mathematical models within his compositions, creating perfectly constructed pieces where every note is a calculated decision.
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