Role

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Composer

Country

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France

Birth

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1952 in Tulle

Period

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Contemporary

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Avant-Garde

 

 

Chamber

 

Philippe Manoury is a French composer who was born on January 19, 1952, in Tulle, France. He is known for his contributions to contemporary classical music, particularly in the field of computer-assisted composition. Manoury's music is characterized by its use of electronic sounds and its exploration of new musical forms. Manoury grew up in a musical family, with his father being a music teacher and his mother a pianist. He began studying music at a young age, learning to play the piano and the violin. He later attended the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied composition with Iannis Xenakis and Michel Philippot. Manoury's early works were influenced by the avant-garde music of the 1960s and 1970s, particularly the work of Xenakis. His first major composition, "Sonorités Contemporaines," was written in 1974 and was performed at the Festival d'Automne in Paris. This piece was notable for its use of electronic sounds and its exploration of new musical forms. In the 1980s, Manoury began to experiment with computer-assisted composition, using software to generate and manipulate musical material. This led to the creation of some of his most famous works, including "Jupiter" (1987) and "Pluton" (1988). These pieces were written for large ensembles and featured complex rhythms and harmonies. Manoury's music continued to evolve throughout the 1990s and 2000s, with a focus on exploring new forms of musical expression. He collaborated with choreographers and visual artists to create multimedia works that combined music, dance, and visual art. Some of his notable works from this period include "En Echo" (1993), "Neptune" (1999), and "In Situ" (2001). In addition to his work as a composer, Manoury has also been a professor of composition at the Conservatoire de Paris since 1997. He has taught many notable composers, including Marc-André Dalbavie and Thierry Escaich. Manoury's contributions to contemporary classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. He was awarded the Grand Prix National de la Musique in 1999 and was made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2003. His music has been performed by many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Ensemble Intercontemporain. Overall, Philippe Manoury is a composer who has made significant contributions to contemporary classical music. His use of electronic sounds and computer-assisted composition has helped to push the boundaries of what is possible in music, and his collaborations with other artists have created new forms of multimedia expression. Manoury's music is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation in the arts.

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