Towards the Singularity (2012)

for orchestra (2.2.2.2-2.2.2.0-timp+2perc-strings)

4 minutes

 

Program Notes

The piece is inspired by Ray Kurzweil’s concept of the Singularity, a moment when human evolution will change due to technological evolution. He defines this changing point around the moment that a simple computer will have the power of all human brains together. The piece is inspired by the idea of technology being part of humanity up to the point they are the same.

  PREMIERE

October 20, 2012, Yakima

Commissioned for the Yakima Music Festival 2012