Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978
Synopsis
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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fotis Psychramis, Iannis Xenakis
- Original Score
- Iannis Xenakis
- Original Title
- Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978
- Country of Origin
- Greece
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fotis Psychramis, Iannis Xenakis
Iannis Xenakis
Department Leadership Roster
Fotis Psychramis
Director
Iannis Xenakis
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978?
The principal cast of Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 includes Not specified.
When was Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 released and how long is it?
Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polytope (Mycenes Alpha) 1978 was composed by Iannis Xenakis.