Stochastic Jeux
Stochastic Jeux
Author(s): Katy RomanouSubject(s): Music, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Muzikološki institut SANU
Keywords: Claude Debussy; Iannis Xenakis; Jeux; Metastasis; masses of sound; serialism;
Summary/Abstract: This article shows the similarities between Claude Debussy’s and Iannis Xenakis’ philosophy of music and work, in particular the former’s Jeux and the latter’s Metastasis and the stochastic works succeeding it, which seem to proceed parallel (with no personal contact) to what is perceived as the evolution of 20th century Western music. Those two composers observed the dominant (German) tradition as outsiders, and negated some of its elements, considered as constant or natural by “traditional” innovators (i.e. serialists): the linearity of musical texture, its form and rhythm.
Journal: Muzikologija
- Issue Year: 1/2006
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 207-218
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English