Two Vermont mathematicians constructed a remarkably symmetrical list that includes all the 462 six-note rhythms playable in a measure of 11 beats. This permitted the composer to write 462 measure of
Kientzy Loops was written for the saxophonist Daniel Kientzy, who premiered it, with Reina Portuondo, at the ADAC in Paris on November 21, 2000, as part of a Meta Duo concert. In January 2001 the piece