University of Pavia (Italy) professor Gianmario Borio visits Tufts University for the lecture, “Composers Analyzing Other Composers: A Segment of Reception History in 20th Century Music.” Borio will speak about on composition, discussing that among the elements which distinguish music theory of the 20th century from former periods, there is the relevance acquired by the analysis of single pieces; analysis takes the place of other discourse forms such the depiction of the sound system or a universal set of rules for composing. A crucial component of this process is the analysis made by composers. Its range can sensibly vary: from occasional situations to a long teaching practice or the elaboration of a new theory.

The sources of this segment of music history are multifarious: publications, notes for courses, entries in scores etc. In this lecture Borio will discuss some cases: Messiaen, Boulez, Pousseur, Nono, Lachenmann and others.

Free; no tickets required. Guest parking passes can be purchased at the Tufts University Police Department, 419 Boston Avenue, Medford.