“Phrase & Fiction” by Alejandro Viñao received a Honorary Mention in the Digital Musics & Sound Art category of the Prix Ars Electronica 1996. Explore 4 other works by Alejandro Viñao below.
The three movements of the quartet "Phrase & Fiction" are based on the opening phrase of the piece. Each movement looks at this phrase from a different perspective. In the 1st movement the melismatic nature of the phrase is explored. Melody develops through rhythm rather than by harmonic means.
About Alejandro Viñao
Alejandro Viñao (RA), born 1951 in Buenos Aires, studied composition, guitar and conducting in Buenos Aires, continued studies at Royal College of Music and the City University in London in 1975.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.