Call for Papers: Iannis Xenakis - in Memoriam International Conference

Iannis Xenakis is one of the most celebrated composers and iconic
figures of the twentieth century. He was one of the most influential
thinkers of the past century not only in the field of music but also in
various scientific pursuits. His music and philosophy have inspired a
whole generation of composers and performers, and this conference, which
coincides with the ten-year anniversary of his death, aims to shed light
on lesser-known aspects of his life and work.

The Department of Arts of the European University Cyprus is proud to
announce a Call for papers, performances and site specific musical
installations for The Iannis Xenakis - in Memoriam International
Conference to take place at European University Cyprus on 3, 4 & 5
November 2011. We invite composers, performers and musicologists - as
well as architectural and art historians - to Cyprus, an island that has
been a geographical and cultural cross point throughout its history, to
pay tribute to this great thinker.

The presentations should not exceed 20 minutes. 10 minutes will be
allocated for further discussion and questions following each
presentation.

Proposed performances of Xenakis' works should last no longer than 40
minutes, and details about the scale of installations are available upon
request (see below for contact details).

Those interested should send a 300 word abstract (or performance samples
for performers) as well as a short biography (250 words maximum) by 15
June 2011 to Dr Evis Sammoutis at E.Sammoutiseuc.ac.cy with the subject
line Iannis Xenakis - in Memoriam International Conference. For
additional information, please contact Dr Georgia Petroudi at
G.Petroudieuc.ac.cy with the subject line Iannis Xenakis - in Memoriam
International Conference.

Subject Areas:

We invite proposals encompassing a wide spectrum of subjects and ranging
from practical to theoretical approaches to Xenakis' work and life.
Nevertheless, preference will be given to the following subject areas
(listed in no specific order):

Category 1 - Xenakis and the evolution of music composition
Xenakis and Algorithmic composition / Computer aided composition
Xenakis and Electronic music
Music and architecture, mathematics and sciences
Xenakis' approach to musical form
Interdisciplinary approaches to music composition
Xenakis' revolutionary approach to orchestration / use of instrumental
and vocal techniques
Analytical approaches to Xenakis' compositions
Xenakis and the study of music perception

Category 2 - Biographical, philosophical and other approaches to Xenakis
Xenakis, The man: little known aspects of the composer's life
Xenakis and Ancient Greece / Xenakis and Contemporary Greece
Xenakis' legacy and philosophical impact

Category 3 - Performing Xenakis
Performing Xenakis: practicalities and impracticalities, possibilities
and impossibilities
"Authentic" interpretations of Xenakis' works
Live lecture performances of Xenakis' works

Category 4 - "Frozen Music": Music and architecture, a palindromic
relationship
For composers, the University is also extending a call for site-specific
installations in some of Nicosia's architectural marvels. The
installations should demonstrate the relationship between sound and
space / architecture. Nicosia is still the only divided European capital
with a fascinating mixture of architectural spaces that offer a wealth
of inspiration. Interested composers can contact Dr Evis Sammoutis for
additional info.

Date and Venue
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 3, 4 & 5 November 2011
Cultural Centre, European University Cyprus
6 Diogenous Street,
Engomi, P.O. Box: 22006,
1516, Nicosia
Cyprus

Full audiovisual equipment and adequate technical support is available
for all presentations. A grand piano is also available in the conference
room.

Conference Co-ordinators:
Dr Georgia Petroudi
Dr Evis Sammoutis

Keynote Speakers
Makis Solomos, Université Paris 8
Nouritza Matossian, Writer and BBC broadcaster
Ermis Theodorakis, Pianist, expert on Xenakis' works
Rohan de Saram, Cellist, close Xenakis collaborator

Conference Scientific Committee
Professor Ekaterini Romanou, Associate Professor of Music, European
University Cyprus
Dr Evis Sammoutis, Assistant Professor of Music, European University
Cyprus
Professor Makis Solomos
Ms Nouritza Matossian
Dr Rohan de Saram
Mr Ermis Theodorakis

Conference Organizing Committee
Dr Georgia Petroudi, Chair, Department of Arts, European University
Cyprus
Professor Ekaterini Romanou, Associate Professor in Music, European
University Cyprus
Dr Evis Sammoutis, Assistant Professor of Music, European University
Cyprus
Mr Fotis Mousoulides