‘Distant Concerto’, a Genre of Network Computer Music: Realisation and Possibilities

The main focus of this paper is the realisation of 'Distant Concerto' (telematic performance) and its potential extension of networked performance possibilities. This experiment implemented during the pandemic to discover a way of performing music together in an isolated environment. The paper examines the limitations encountered in this networked music, such as audio latency, and proposes practical approaches based on experiments carried out during rehearsals and concerts from 2021 to 2023, primarily from the performer's perspective. These approaches are divided into two aspects: the technical side and the performance practice side. Specifically, the discussion investigates how Max/MSP/Jitter is utilised in 'Distant Concerto' to simultaneously process live electronics music and real-time video by integrating inputs from performers at various locations.