Noon Concert Series: Harmonic Canon

Arx Music presents Harmonic Canon by Dominic Murcott. Created in collaboration with sculptor Marcus Vergette, The Harmonic Canon is both the name of the piece and the double bell that was custom-made for it. Comprising of two bells tuned a semitone apart, The Bell (8 feet long, and feet tall) was created using Finite Element Analysis, a type of structural analysis that determines the vibration patterns of the bell, manipulating its harmonic series to create a complex series of frequencies that make up a note. The result is a sound world that straddles consonance and dissonance, murky and clear, pure and distorted. Parts of the bells are in tune with each other, while others are out of tune, creating a unique 'beating' between the bells. Oh – and did we mention it spins? The Harmonic Canon is currently housed in the bottom floor of PSU's Lincoln Hall, where it can be viewed and heard leading up to this performance on February 2nd. More information at www.arxduo.com/harmonic-canon.

The Noon Concert Series is a weekly opportunity to experience the sounds of the PSU School of Music & Theater. Join us on Thursdays during fall, winter, and spring terms for a diverse program of concerts featuring students, faculty, and special guests.

About Portland State University School of Music & Theater

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