Convergence of Music and Architecture: the works of Iannis Xenakis, György Ligeti, CCY Architects

Abstract

Composers gain structural ideas from their original style of composition for Music and other areas. This tendency has been conspicuous since the twentieth century, and various fields of interdisciplinary studies have been conducted recently: Typical examples of multidisciplinary studies include the integration of Music and architecture, Music and Science, Music and mathematics, and music and fine arts. Music has expanded the horizon to unattempted areas by developing unconventional ideas and creative composition techniques. This study investigated three works: two for composition and one for architecture. The orchestral piece, Metastasis by Iannis Xenakis, piano work, Columna Infinita by György Ligeti and the architecture Music Box, located in Aspen, Colorado, the United States are significantly studied in the paper to explore composers and architects’intentions, structural manners and the background of the works. Research implications suggest integrating independent theories in different fields of study to create a new multidisciplinary field. We can expand traditional boundaries in academic areas without limitations, and research on interdisciplinary studies needs to be carried out further. It will inspire and drive researchers in numerous fields who want to try something new and creative.