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[This page uses music theory work mainly by Gene Ward Smith and Mike Battaglia.]
Rhooc Avniin Askuucis (Anvirese: [roːts əvˈniːn əˈskuːtsis] fT 2036 – fT 2100 (aged 64)) was an Anvirese composer and music theorist.
Traits
- Warm and magnanimous
- Languages:
- (Pretty archaic) Anvirese (native speaker)
- Windermere
- Sfətsiv (knows a little, her grandparents spoke it)
- Tamil (can read)
- tunings: JI, 22edo, 31edo, possibly with added prime 13.
Early life and education
Askuucis was born in the city of [???], Anvir to a family of Sfətsiv descent as the second of three children. Her father was the physicist and composer Avnin Salis, who was professor of physics in the University of [???]. Her mother, Χwava Askuucis (adapted from Sfətsiv scwutsis), was a classical ŋams player and music teacher. Her mother's brother, Mugiv Ytxudhe, was a [] player.
A child prodigy, Rhooc was taught ngams and math from a young age. She started auditing music and math classes before she was 5. She was allowed to skip boarding school and to enroll in the University of Flian in math at age 10 by taking an entrance exam. She was an exceptionally gifted student and graduated in mathematics and music with honors at age 16 (fT 2052). She then studied composition and instrumentation with a number of composers.
In fT 2056 Askuucis returned as a doctoral student in mathematics to Flian University, where she specialized in combinatorics and number theory. Under the supervision of Esngoa rith Mnang, Askuucis was awarded a doctorate for her dissertation in fT 2061.
Later life
Shortly after receiving her doctorate, Askuucis started corresponding with a number of Anvirese and Windermere composers, musicians and theorists to exchange ideas about music. Much of her theoretical work took place within these letters.
In fT 2076, an academic took notice of Askuucis's work and invited her to serve in the University of Cdam Sre as a professor of music. She accepted the offer and would continue to teach there for 14 years. Among her students were several notable Talman composers and popular musicians.
In fT 2090, Askuucis retired from her academic post and secluded herself, intending to focus solely on composition. She lived in a house in Asŋooraan until she died of a stroke in fT 2100.
Contributions to music theory
Something with JI
Compositions
Partial list
- Winter Solstice Cantatas
- Many keyboard pieces
- Many pieces of chamber music, including 10 string quartets and dozens involving keyboard accompaniment
- Choral pieces
- Art songs
- Some musical dramas
Bibliography
- ???
Personal life and views
A lesbian, Askuucis never had children. She had a few female lovers throughout her life.
Family members:
- Osri Askuucis (older sister) - music teacher
- Yzich Askuucis (younger sister)