Dihedral Groups
Michael Wittgraf
About this work:
Written in 1995, Dihedral Groups represents the beauty of mathematical dihedral groups as seen through my eyes. Subjective treatment of mathematics may seem unusual, but I have a passion for the subject that stems precisely from what I perceive as its beauty and elegance.
A mathematical dihedral group provides multiple perspectives of a set of objects. As one progresses through these views, the objects dance with respect to the observer. I enjoy comparing this motion to that of a gyroscope or a ride at an amusement park. Dihedral Groups was written as a musical representation of these impressions.
Year composed: 1995
Duration: 00:12:00
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 1 Horn in F, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone