KillingClassicalMusic

Over at ClassicalConvert, the classical music nerds have met the programming nerds.  Ben, the author over there, has composed (coded?) what appears to be the first movement of a Symphony in C++.  It’s a kick for those familiar with sonata form.  And for those particularly familiar with Beethoven, this money quote really stands out:

  //Finish up
if(composer == "beethoven"){
        coda.length_in_min=10
}else{
        coda.length_in_min=1
}
    coda.play();
}

Check it out.  This is just the kind of thing I want to share on our Scientific Saturdays here at KillingClassicalMusic.  We’ll all be looking forward to the rest of the symphony…