LIII. VARÈSE, Edgard: Poème électronique -- original version with Le Corbusier images

LIII. VARÈSE, Edgard (1883-1965)

Poème électronique -- original version with Le Corbusier images (1958)
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Here's the story:

Le Corbusier was commissioned by Philips to present a pavillion at the 1958 World Fair in Brussels. He insisted on involving Varèse (against the sponsor's wishes) and 400 speakers were dispersed throughout the hall, creating the experience of sound moving through space.