Summary of Vox Hominis - with George Crumb

00:00:00 - 00:15:00

George Crumb discusses his work on Vox Humani, a piece in which he uses a compass to create intricate, visually-pleasing music. Despite some initial resistance from players, the piece has been well-received by critics. The author discusses his composing process and how it has evolved over time. He reflects on the experience of writing "Sinfonia domestica," which he describes as a lighter piece than some of his other work. He says that it is usually laughed at when it is played, as people imagine the little details he includes in the piece.

• 00:00:00 George Crumb discusses the importance of scores and how he learned to compose by studying them. He also discusses how he uses a compass and how difficult it can be to create certain effects in music by hand.
• 00:05:00 George Crumb discusses his work on Vox Humani, a piece in which he uses a compass to create intricate, visually-pleasing music. Despite some initial resistance from players, the piece has been well-received by critics.
• 00:10:00 The author discusses his composing process and how it has evolved over time. He talks about a "quiet period" where he shifted his focus away from composition and instead read and spent time with his dogs. He reflects on the experience of writing "Sinfonia domestica," which he describes as a lighter piece than some of his other work. He says that it is usually laughed at when it is played, as people imagine the little details he includes in the piece.
• 00:15:00 George Crumb discusses the importance of music in the world and how it has always been a part of human culture. He also discusses the current state of music and how it is changing over time.