David Cope

Short bio David Cope

Birthday: 1941

Genre: Classical

Period: Contemporary

Full biography David Cope

David Cope is an American composer, author, and scientist who was born on May 17, 1941, in San Francisco, California. He is considered one of the pioneers in the field of algorithmic composition and computer-generated music. Cope is also a distinguished professor of music at the University of California , Santa Cruz, and is widely known for his experiments in Musical Intelligence.

Cope's interest in music began at a young age when he started playing the piano as a child. He later went on to study music theory and composition at San Francisco State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Music degree in 1968. He went on to earn his Master of Arts and Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.

Cope began his career as a composer in the 1970s and soon became known for his innovative work that incorporated technology and computers. In the 1980s, he began experimenting with algorithmic composition, a technique that involves using computer programs to create music. Cope developed several widely recognized computer programs, including Experiments in Musical Intelligence (EMI), that can compose music based on the analysis of existing works.

David Cope has authored several books on music theory and composition, including "Techniques of the Contemporary Composer" and "New Directions in Music." He has also published numerous articles on music and technology in various academic journals.

Cope's work has not been without controversy, and some classical music fans have criticized his computer-generated music for lacking the human touch and emotional depth of traditional compositions. However, Cope has maintained that his algorithms and computer programs are simply tools that help him create new musical works.

Overall, David Cope is an influential figure in the world of music and technology. He has pushed the boundaries of traditional music composition and opened up new avenues for experimentation and exploration in music creation.

Compositions featuring David Cope

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Bach Concerto, for keyboard, cello & orchestra	22:12 min	Concerto	2000
2	Brandenburg Concerto (after Bach)	19:19 min	Concerto	2000
3	Suite for Violoncello (after Bach)	22:12 min	Concerto	2000
4	Mozart in Bali, for piano, orchestra & gamelan (in the style of Mozart & Balinese Gamelan)	10:07 min	Concerto	1996
5	Horizons, for orchestra	10:18 min	Orchestral	1994
6	Sonata for piano (in the style of Beethoven)	9:56 min	Keyboard	1994
7	Suite After Rachmaninoff, for 2 pianos	6:36 min	Keyboard	1994
8	Mozart, opera after Mozart, for tenor & harpsichord		Opera	1991
9	Another Rag for piano (in the style of Joplin)	4:39 min	Keyboard	1987
10	Inventions (3) for piano (In the style of Bach)	6:25 min	Keyboard	1987
11	Mazurka for piano (in the style of Chopin), Op. 1 No. 2	2:35 min	Keyboard	1987
12	Printemps After Stravinsky, for orchestra	4:19 min	Orchestral	1987
13	Towers for flute, clarinet, double bass and piano	7:36 min	Chamber Music	1968

Albums featuring David Cope

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Visions (Music For Orchestra, 2 Pianos And Computer Generated Tape)(CD, Album)	2012	Folkways Records
2	Virtual Rachmaninoff: Music By David Cope With Experiments In Musical Intelligence(CD, Album)	2008	Centaur Records
3	Virtual Mozart (Experiments In Musical Intelligence)(CD, )	1999	Centaur Records
4	Classical Music Composed By Computer: Experiments In Musical Intelligence(CD, Album)	1997	Centaur Records
5	Bach By Design: Computer Composed Music - Experiments In Musical Intelligence(CD, Album)	1994	Centaur Records
6	The Way / Concert(LP)	1982	Opus One
7	Marilyn Ziffrin ; Walter Ross ; William Duckworth ; Galen Wilson ; David Cope – Paths(LP, Album)	1981	Capra Records
8	Visions (Music For Orchestra, 2 Pianos And Computer Generated Tape)	1979	Folkways Records
9	Navajo Dedications	1976	Folkways Records
10	George Rochberg, Henry Cowell, John Russo, David Cope – George Rochberg - Henry Cowell - John Russo - David Cope(LP)	1976	Capra Records
11	David Cope / Allan Blank – New Music By Allan Blank And David Cope(LP, Album)	1975	Orion
12	Russo / Cope / Lee – The Music Of Russo / Cope / Lee(LP, Album)	1974	Capra Records
13	K ; Weeds	1971	Discant Records
14	Leo Kraft / Ronald Perera / Barbara Kolb / David Cope / Max Schubel – Line Drawings / Reflex / Rebuttal / Cycles / Moonwave(LP)	-	Opus One
15	David Cope and Experiments In Musical Intelligence – Invention (After Bach)(File, MP3)	-	Not On Label (David Cope Self-released)

Videos featuring David Cope

Walter Ross: Midnight Variations for Tuba and Tape

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Walter Ross: Midnight Variations for Tuba and Tape · Barton Cummings

A Retrospective...

℗ 1999 Barton Cummings

Released on: 1999-01-01

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Threshold and Visions: Movement I

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Threshold and Visions: Movement I · David Cope

℗ 2004 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / 1979 Folkways Records

Released on: 1979-01-01

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David Cope, "K, Weeds" [CP-153]

Issued “privately” (via his own “Discant Records” - the label’s sole release) in 1971, this was the recorded debut of composer & author (his “Techniques of the Contemporary Composer” was a big help in my post-collegiate years) David Cope, co