El Colegio Nacional honors Julián Carrillo through a musical concert and academic lecture
Miguel Salmon del Real, a renowned musician, is set to challenge centuries of Pythagorean principles with his acoustic experiments at the "13 Unknown Ideas of the Creator of Tone 13" concert and lecture, happening today at El Colegio Nacional.
Salmon del Real, known for adapting conventional instruments, will present little-known concepts about the genius of Julián Carrillo, one of the key composers of the 20th century. Carrillo, famous for his "Sonido 13" theory, introduced tone subdivisions beyond the conventional twelve semitones of Western music.
The concert, scheduled for 6:00 PM, will feature Salmon del Real conducting an orchestra of over 500 musicians. He will also give a lecture delving into the relevance of Carrillo, 130 years after the theory of Tone 13 and a century after the first concert in sixteen-tones.
Salmon del Real will interpret "Prelude to Colón", a well-known work by Carrillo, and will conduct the Liminar Ensemble. The event is coordinated by composer Gabriela Ortiz.
The lecture is expected to unveil technical and conceptual elements of Carrillo’s microtonal theory that remain little-known or underappreciated in mainstream musicology and performance practice. These elements likely include Carrillo’s innovative music notation system, composition methods, and instrumental techniques to perform in subdivisions such as quarter tones, eighth tones, and thirteenth tones.
Julián Carrillo's "Sistema General de Escritura Musical", designed to represent microtonal divisions precisely, and his philosophical or theoretical innovations about sound perception and musical structure inherent in using these microtonal divisions, are likely to be key topics in Salmon del Real's presentation.
This concert promises to be a fascinating exploration into the world of microtonality, pushing the boundaries of traditional Western classical music tuning systems. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness history in the making.
At the lecture, Salmon del Real will discuss the unexplored aspects of the microtonal theory of Julián Carrillo, delving into the intricate details of his innovative music notation system, composition methods, and instrumental techniques, including quarter tones, eighth tones, and thirteenth tones. Later, during the concert, the audience can anticipate an exceptional performance by Salmon del Real, as he conducts an orchestra while interpreting the "Prelude to Colón," a well-known work by Carrillo, and leads the Liminar Ensemble. This event offers a rare glimpse into the lifestyle of a trailblazing musician, while also presenting a fresh perspective on entertainment, as it transports listeners beyond the conventional boundaries of Western music to the powerful world of tonal subdivisions.
