3:30–5:00 pm
Ryerson Hall Room 251 1100-14 E. 58th St Chicago, IL 60637
Mathematics and Music
Quatuor Diotima presents a lecture demonstration exploring how composers use mathematical tools in their compositions. The Quartet offers insight on what works and what doesn’t work in the world of music and math, followed by a Q&A with the audience. A reception concludes the event.
At the intersection of Math and Music, composers have been using mathematical tools, particularly the Golden Ratio and Fibonnaci sequence, for centuries in musical composition and instrument making. During this presentation, we'll dive deeper into how composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, Bartok and more, used these techniques in their music, as well as examine how some of these tools work better than others. The presentation will include musical examples performed by Diotima, engaging conversation, and Q&A discussion.
Following the lecture performance, participants will have an opportunity to mingle with Quatuor Diotima in a reception to be held in The Barn (Ryerson 352).