Topos of Music II: Performance

Discover the innovative insights of Guerino Mazzola in Topos of Music II: Performance, published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG in 2018. This engaging book, a softcover reprint of the original 2nd edition from 2017, spans an impressive 408 pages, offering a deep dive into the author's groundbreaking theory of musical performance. Mazzola employs the language of differential geometry to introduce performance vector fields, which serve to generalize concepts of tempo and intonation. This work is essential for musicians, musicologists, and anyone interested in the intricate relationship between mathematics and music. Enhance your understanding of musical performance with this thought-provoking exploration that challenges conventional perspectives.