Notes and Networks: A Literary Cartography of Digital Tech in Classical Music
The list of publications on the role and effects of digital technologies in classical music is expanding rapidly. In this section, we are interested in tracing the overlaps and connections between these sources, while also offering some starting points for an overview of the literature. Our goal is not to give a lengthy literature review of how academic research has conceptualised or questioned this topic; instead, we aim to provide classical music professionals and interested scholars with a map of recent studies, clustered alongside three suggested themes (digital audience participation; tradition and aesthetics; and music creation and production). We hope that this map can serve as a practical resource, however it is a collaborative effort: we invite you, the visitors and readers of this website, to add your own themes and sources to this map.
How to navigate and use the map?
This interactive mind map offers a thematic overview of academic sources exploring the relationship between classical music and digital technologies. The sources are grouped into broad thematic blocks such as audience participation, digital aesthetics, and transformative tools. There’s no strict hierarchy—connections between sources are mapped where meaningful, but you’re encouraged to explore freely. Blank nodes and text boxes have been added so you can expand the map by contributing new sources, insights, or even entirely new thematic clusters. Whether you’re browsing for inspiration or conducting research: this map is meant to grow with your input!