Ars Electronica Festival · 1997
The Manufacture of Tangled Ivory
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 1997
In 1997, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “The Manufacture of Tangled Ivory” by Annie Gosfield (Digital Musics & Sound Art) with a Honorary Mention.
"The Manufacture of Tangled Ivory" is a work that explores the history of altered piano: from early prepared piano sounds, through the techniques of musique concrete, to state-of-the-art computer manipulation.
About Annie Gosfield
Annie Gosfield (USA) is a composer and performer currently based in New York City Much of her work incorporates composing and improvising with detuned, prepared, and electronically altered piano sounds.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.