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- Publish Date：2025-08-07
Amplifying Taiwan’s Sonic Innovation: NYCU Professor Yu-Chung Tseng Wins Top Honor at ICMC 2025
Edited by Chance Lai
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National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) proudly announces that Professor Yu-Chung Tseng from the Graduate Institute of Music has received the Best Music Award – Professional Winner at the 2025 International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) in Boston. His award-winning work, Soundscape Beyond Black and White, stood out among 739 global submissions, with only 163 selected for performance.
Crafting Virtual Soundscapes: Prof. Tseng’s Vision Resonates Worldwide
This year’s conference marked the 50th anniversary of ICMC—the world’s oldest and most significant platform for computer music research and composition—heightening international competition. Professor Tseng’s composition was one of the few honored, winning critical acclaim from the panel of global judges.
At the heart of Soundscape Beyond Black and White lies an innovative exploration of granular synthesis (G.S.) and phase vocoder (P.V.) techniques applied to the micro-sounds generated from within a piano. Through a fusion of digital sound transformation and spatial reconstruction, Tseng constructs an immersive and virtual sonic landscape. The piece demonstrates technical mastery and conveys a distinct artistic vision and spatial sensibility that captivated international reviewers.
Crafting Virtual Soundscapes: Prof. Tseng’s Vision Resonates Worldwide
This year’s conference marked the 50th anniversary of ICMC—the world’s oldest and most significant platform for computer music research and composition—heightening international competition. Professor Tseng’s composition was one of the few honored, winning critical acclaim from the panel of global judges.
At the heart of Soundscape Beyond Black and White lies an innovative exploration of granular synthesis (G.S.) and phase vocoder (P.V.) techniques applied to the micro-sounds generated from within a piano. Through a fusion of digital sound transformation and spatial reconstruction, Tseng constructs an immersive and virtual sonic landscape. The piece demonstrates technical mastery and conveys a distinct artistic vision and spatial sensibility that captivated international reviewers.
This prestigious recognition marks Professor Tseng’s fourth award at ICMC since 2011, underscoring his enduring influence and pioneering work in sound technology and experimental music composition.
Founded in 1974, ICMC brings together composers, researchers, and interdisciplinary artists worldwide, fostering dialogue and innovation at the intersection of music and technology.
NYCU has long championed the integration of technology and the arts. Professor Tseng’s latest achievement shines a global spotlight on Taiwan’s creative talents in sound art and reaffirms the university’s commitment to cross-disciplinary excellence in academic and artistic domains.
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