Musica ex Machina exhibition and symposium.

[Paul Doornbusch]

Hi Everyone, 

The exhibition and symposium below will be of interest to some of the members.

Kind Regards,

Paul

See in a browser

EPFL Pavilions — Personal Invitation — Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically Exhibition opening, Symposium & Opening concert 19 & 20 September 2024 EPFL, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne

Dear invited guest,   You are cordially invited to the opening events of EPFL Pavilions’ new exhibition, Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically, on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September at EPFL, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne. 19 September, 5 pm–9 pm Exhibition opening with guided tours, speeches, cocktail and live coding set 20 September, 9 am–5 pm Symposium with the artists and researchers of the exhibition 20 September, 7:30 pm– 9:30 pm Opening concert with Magda Mayas and Jennifer Walshe   Sincerely, Co-curators

Prof. Sarah Kenderdine Director and Lead Curator, EPFL Pavilions. Director, EPFL Laboratory for Experimental Museology (eM+) Prof. Martin Rohrmeier Director, EPFL Digital and Cognitive Musicology Lab (DCML) Prof. Paul Doornbusch Visiting Professor, BNU-HKBU United International College Zhuhai Prof. Jonathan Impett Director of Research, Orpheus Institute Ghent

EXHIBITION OPENING | THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER  Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically Exhibition opening 19.9.2024, EPFL Pavilions & MED building   From Medieval theory to modern AI, Musica ex Machina: Machines Thinking Musically explores the history of computational and algorithmic thought in music, showcasing how technological advances and human creativity have continuously expanded the boundaries of musical expression. Through historical objects, artworks, and immersive installations, the exhibition presents the works of past and present visionaries while looking ahead to the future of music.   Programme 5 pm – 6 pm, Pavilion B Guided tours in English and French 6 pm – 6:30 pm, MED building hall Opening speeches by the curators 6:30 pm – 7 pm, MED building hall Live coding set by Alexandra Cárdenas 7 pm – 9 pm, MED building hall Cocktail 7 pm – 9 pm, Pavilion B Exhibition open to the public   RSVP for the opening More on the exhibition Information & access

SYMPOSIUM | FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER  Musica ex Machina Symposium — Alloys of art and science 20.9.2024, 9 am – 5 pm EPFL Pavilions, Pavilion A   The Musica ex Machina Symposium, held in conjunction with the exhibition, delves into the interplay between music and computational thinking from historical to contemporary contexts. This event will gather experts to discuss how algorithmic and AI-driven approaches have transformed music creation and performance. Through a series of presentations and discussions, participants will explore the profound implications of these technological advancements on the future of music. Confirmed Speakers: Fabrice Fitch, Peter Hoffmann, George Lewis, Miller Puckette, Bob Sturm, Jennifer Walshe Full list of speakers and schedule to be announced.   RSVP for the symposium Information & access

OPENING CONCERT | FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER  Opening concert Magda Mayas and Jennifer Walshe 20.9.2024, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm SG Foyer, EPFL, Free admission   For the first concert given in the framework of the Musica ex Machina exhibition, Berlin based pianist and composer Magda Mayas and Irish composer and vocalist Jennifer Walshe will perform at EPFL.   Magda Mayas performing George Lewis’ Voyager Jennifer Walshe performing A Late Anthology of Early Music, Vol. 1: Ancient to Renaissance   RSVP for the opening concert Information & access

Vous recevez cette invitation car vous faites partie de la liste d'invité·es d'EPFL Pavilions. Votre adresse n'a pas été ajoutée à notre liste d'envoi de newsletters. Si vous ne souhaitez plus être invité·e aux vernissages d'EPFL Pavilions, merci d'en nous en informer par email à pavi...@epfl.ch. You are receiving this invitation because you are part of EPFL Pavilions' invitees list for this event. Your address has not been added to our newsletter mailing list. If you do not wish to be invited to future EPFL Pavilions opening, please notify us by email at pavi...@epfl.ch.

Contact pavi...@epfl.ch +41 (0)21 693 83 61