Larry Polansky

Larry Polansky is an American composer, guitarist, software developer, and music theorist known for his inventive and often algorithmic approach to composition. A key figure in experimental and contemporary classical music, Polansky has been involved with institutions like Mills College and Dartmouth College, and he's a founding member of the Frog Peak Music collective. His work spans solo pieces, ensemble works, and electroacoustic compositions, often exploring extended tuning systems and computer-assisted compositional techniques.

Polansky's music is characterized by intellectual rigor mixed with folk and experimental aesthetics, a blend that makes his compositions both thought-provoking and accessible. His releases like The World's Longest Melody and 4-Voice Canons showcase his deep interest in canonic forms and microtonality, while pieces such as guitars, streets, resonances reflect his love for guitar music and unexpected sonic landscapes. He's also contributed significantly to the field of computer music, including work on the music programming language HMSL, and has been a champion for open, shared musical resources and ideas.

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