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The live performance of Paul Lansky's (2000) composition for string quartet by the Brentano Quartet took place on October 23, 2001.
The work performed by the Brentano Quartet is likely Ricercare, composed in 2000 during their residency at Princeton. It was later expanded into Ricercare Plus in 2004.
The piece is noted for its "rapid and florid counterpoint" and harmonic references to the 15th century and early Baroque. It features non-vibrato sustained lines and rapid configurations inspired by Renaissance part-writing.
Paul Lansky (born June 18, 1944) is an American composer and educator widely recognised as a pioneer in computer music. Throughout his career, he has transitioned from electronic synthesis to writing for traditional acoustic instruments, leaving a significant mark on both worlds.
The live performance of Paul Lansky's (2000) composition for string quartet by the Brentano Quartet took place on October 23, 2001.
The work performed by the Brentano Quartet is likely Ricercare, composed in 2000 during their residency at Princeton. It was later expanded into Ricercare Plus in 2004.
The piece is noted for its "rapid and florid counterpoint" and harmonic references to the 15th century and early Baroque. It features non-vibrato sustained lines and rapid configurations inspired by Renaissance part-writing.
Paul Lansky (born June 18, 1944) is an American composer and educator widely recognised as a pioneer in computer music. Throughout his career, he has transitioned from electronic synthesis to writing for traditional acoustic instruments, leaving a significant mark on both worlds.
