In this lecture, Dr Bonacossa will give an overview of contemporary art music, discussing representative works by several contemporary composers. Topics discussed will include alternative tuning systems, extended techniques, new forms of notation, music influenced by popular music, live electronics, and sound art.

 

Dr. Federico Bonacossa is a composer and classical guitarist based in Miami, Florida. He is Assistant Professor of Music History and Music Theory at Florida International University. He studied classical guitar at the Conservatorio Statale G. P. da Palestrina in Italy before moving to the U.S. in 2001. He holds a master’s degree from the Peabody Conservatory, a doctorate from the University of Miami in classical guitar performance, and a master’s degree from FIU in composition and electronic music.