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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
 
 
 
 
 
 
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

 
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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.

 
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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

 
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