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1982

 

Jean-Charles Gandrille was a French composer born on December 22, 1966, in the city of Rouen, France. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a singer. Gandrille showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. He later learned to play the violin and the guitar. Gandrille's musical education began at the Conservatoire de Rouen, where he studied piano, harmony, and counterpoint. He later attended the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he studied composition with Gerard Grisey and Marc-André Dalbavie. Gandrille also studied with the renowned composer and conductor Pierre Boulez. Gandrille's early works were influenced by the spectral music movement, which was characterized by the use of computer analysis of sound spectra to create new harmonic structures. His first major work, "Mémoire d'un temps," was written in 1993 and premiered at the Festival d'Automne in Paris. The piece was well-received and established Gandrille as a promising young composer. In the years that followed, Gandrille continued to compose works that explored new harmonic and timbral possibilities. His music was often characterized by its complex rhythms, intricate textures, and use of extended techniques. Some of his notable works from this period include "L'ombre du temps" (1996), "Le temps scellé" (1998), and "Le temps retrouvé" (2000). In the early 2000s, Gandrille's music began to shift towards a more tonal and lyrical style. He began to incorporate elements of traditional French music, such as chansons and folk melodies, into his compositions. This change in style was evident in works such as "Le temps des cerises" (2002), a piece for string quartet based on the famous French song of the same name. Gandrille's later works continued to explore new harmonic and timbral possibilities while also incorporating elements of tonality and melody. His music was often inspired by literature and poetry, and he frequently collaborated with writers and poets. Some of his notable works from this period include "Le livre des heures" (2006), a song cycle based on the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, and "Le temps des secrets" (2010), a piece for orchestra inspired by the novel by Marcel Pagnol. Throughout his career, Gandrille received numerous awards and honors for his compositions. In 1995, he was awarded the Prix de Rome, one of the most prestigious awards for young composers in France. He was also a recipient of the SACEM Grand Prix in 2006 and the Prix de la Fondation Simone et Cino Del Duca in 2012. Gandrille's music has been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Orchestre National de France, the Ensemble Intercontemporain, and the Arditti Quartet. His works have been featured at major music festivals around the world, including the Festival d'Automne in Paris, the Donaueschingen Festival in Germany, and the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in the UK. Sadly, Jean-Charles Gandrille passed away on December 22, 2014, at the age of 48. His contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for years to come, and his legacy as a composer will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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