An informal event for staff and postgraduates at the university.
An opportunity to meet colleagues from different disciplines.
Followed by a presentation from Prof. Eric Drott (University of Texas at Austin), on Jacques Attali's Noise.
Schedule:
1300 -- 1400: Discussion / Introductions
1400 --1430: Networking / Coffee
1430 --1600: Case studies / papers
1600 --1615: Networking / Coffee
1615 -- 18.00: Guest Speaker: Prof. Eric Drott (University of Texas at Austin)
All participants should be prepared to offer a very brief overview of their research interests and the ways in which they engage with music during the opening discussion.
Case studies / Papers:
On Music and Literature: Structural Parallels With Music in Alejo Carpentier’s Novella The Chase (1956). Katia Chornik (SPLAS, CLACS, MC2)
On Collaboration I: Reflecting on Music and Public Engagement Projects in Manchester. Abigail Gilmore (ICP) with Shirin Hirsch, Sian Derry, James Hume and Kate Campbell-Payne
On Collaboration II: The Composer and The Choreographer. Dee Reynolds (French Studies) and Alan Williams (composer)
