for blandine & maciej

for harpsichord & computer, 17'00" — 2022

for blandine and maciej is a composition for harpsichord and computer, consisting of a probabilistic transition between two close rational tunings. written during my Master's in Sonology, the piece encapsulates many of the areas explored throughout my research: rational tuning systems and harmony, probabilistic processes for generating computer-based music/scores, and composing/analyzing musical structures through the lens of computable processes. overall, the mixture or tensions between computer music and early music conventions occurs in the performance as well as in the listening of the piece.

the harpsichord's tuning combines two slightly different extended just intonation systems for each keyboard. throughout the piece, the harpsichordist transitions from one keyboard to the other, and from one tuning to the other. the electronics are made of 24 sine waves following real-time, probabilistic processes, mirroring a similar transition between the two tunings found on the harpsichord while introducing additional microtones. lastly, because of the score's unmeasured feature, the harpsichordist has a certain freedom of interpretation and flexibility in his performance, potentially interacting with the electronics as they unfold.

— inspired by Couperin's unmeasured preludes notation

— dedicated to the equally inspiring, open-minded, and gifted musicians Blandine Verlet and Maciej Skrzeczkowski.

performed by Maciej Skrzeczkowski on 21.06.22, mixed & mastered by Lilita Dunska

excerpts & evolution of the score 1) bare output of the algorithm 2) composing phrases (non-repeating groups of notes) and assigning pitches to each keyboard (yellow= upper manual/green= lower manual) 3) a reading of the score by the performer, Maciej Skrzeczkowski

excerpts & evolution of the score 1) bare output of the algorithm 2) composing phrases (non-repeating groups of notes) and assigning pitches to each keyboard (yellow= upper manual/green= lower manual) 3) a reading of the score by the performer, Maciej Skrzeczkowski

excerpts & evolution of the score 1) bare output of the algorithm 2) composing phrases (non-repeating groups of notes) and assigning pitches to each keyboard (yellow= upper manual/green= lower manual) 3) a reading of the score by the performer, Maciej Skrzeczkowski

excerpts & evolution of the score 1) bare output of the algorithm 2) composing phrases (non-repeating groups of notes) and assigning pitches to each keyboard (yellow= upper manual/green= lower manual) 3) a reading of the score by the performer, Maciej Skrzeczkowski

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for pf solo, gtr solo, pf & 2 gtrs, and 2 gtrs — ± 60'00"

Für Simon-Jonassohn Stein for Orgelpark

for two programmable organs — 5'00"

for siblings (tuned)

in progress — 10'00"

2023

for siblings (tempered)

for pf and/or gtr(s) — between 8'00-60'00"

for experiencers (modelo62)

for 2 gtr, vln, vc, cb, fl, cl, trp, pf, harm, perc and computer — ± 30'00"

untitled electronic studies

variable combination — 30'00"

until counterfeiting

a talk & a text

approximation pieces

a talk comparing pieces based on 'approximation' & maths

music & the wende, now

a collective endeavor in Latvia

2022

for experiencers

for harp, gtr, cl, vl, tbn, 2 fl, sax, acc, perc, and electronics — ± 18'30"

for blandine & maciej

for harpsichord & computer, 17'00"

reconstruction of J. Tenney's Arbor Vitae for sine tones

a programming endeavor —13'00"

an academic experiment

..d'une fenêtre au-dessus

an aside with the rain — 2,30"

2021

36 forms (1024)

for organ (3 organists) —12'00"

untitled collaboration w/ tony guarino

for small sized percussions & field recording — 20'00"

for electric guitar & computer —12'00"

a radio podcast with diverse pieces & personal recordings — 60'00"

for inis:eto series — 45'00"

2020

harbor vite, haye

fixed media (stereo) — 11'00"

for clarinet & computer — 7'00"

2019

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for two programmable organs — 5'00"

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fixed media (8 channels) — 8'00"

a cage through which to listen

fixed media & text — 6'00"

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a solo upper-body dance piece, ± 10'00"

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