Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 (1980)

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Mycenae-Alpha is an electroacoustic work that Xenakis composed in 1978 as part of an installation of lights, movement and music that took place at Mycenae Acropolis in Greece. The massive multimedia performances Xenakis called polytopes Mycenae-Alpha is also the first work to be composed entirely on the UPIC system. The UPIC is a tool for the graphic composition of electroacoustic music which was first developed in the late 1970s by Xenakis and his staff at the Center for Studies in Mathematical and Automated Music in Paris.

Director: Fotis Psychramis, Iannis Xenakis
Runtime: 96 min
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Music: Iannis Xenakis
Country: Greece
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 about?
Mycenae-Alpha is an electroacoustic work that Xenakis composed in 1978 as part of an installation of lights, movement and music that took place at Mycenae Acropolis in Greece. The massive multimedia performances Xenakis called polytopes Mycenae-Alpha is also the first work to be composed entirely on the UPIC system. The UPIC is a tool for the graphic composition of electroacoustic music which was first developed in the late 1970s by Xenakis and his staff at the Center for Studies in Mathematical and Automated Music in Paris.
Who directed Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978?
Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 was directed by Fotis Psychramis, Iannis Xenakis.
How long is Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978?
Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
Where was Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 produced?
Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 was produced in Greece.