Borges Music – Lawrence Casserley
- At September 29, 2019
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Lawrence Casserley (b. 1941)
Born in Essex, U.K., Lawrence Casserley is a composer and musician best known for his “real time electroacoustic music.” In 1967, he studied electronic music at the Royal College of Music, and eventually became Professor-in-Charge of Studios and Adviser for Electroacoustic Music at the RCM. A frequent collaborator with Evan Parker, Casserley frequently works with other musicians, sculptors, and installation artists. Although he has composed numerous electronic pieces, he is best known for conducting real-time improvisations by manipulating sounds through processors and computer programs, some of which are triggered by physical motions.
Borges-Related Works
Each of Lawrence Casserley’s Borges-related works has its own page with information, reviews, liner notes, and off-site music samples.
Labyrinths (1999)
This album collects four pieces structured as “musical labyrinths,” three of which were directly inspired by the works of Borges. [Coming Soon]
The Edge of Chaos (2002)
A sequel to Labyrinths, this album features two Borges parables, “Everything and Nothing” and “Ragnarök.” [Coming Soon]
Additional Information
Lawrence Casserley Homepage — Casserley’s web site offers information about his life and works.
Author: Allen B. Ruch
Last Modified: 29 September 2019
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