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Composer Conductor

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1936

 

Guy Reibel was a French composer, conductor, and musicologist who made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. Born on January 19, 1936, in Strasbourg, France, Reibel grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a pianist. Reibel began his musical education at a young age, studying piano, violin, and music theory. In 1954, Reibel enrolled at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied composition with Olivier Messiaen and musicology with Norbert Dufourcq. He also studied conducting with Pierre Dervaux and Jean Fournet. During his time at the Conservatoire, Reibel became interested in electronic music and began experimenting with tape recorders and other electronic equipment. After completing his studies at the Conservatoire, Reibel worked as a music teacher and conductor. In 1963, he founded the Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM) with Pierre Schaeffer and François Bayle. The GRM was a pioneering organization in the field of electronic music, and Reibel played a key role in its development. Reibel's compositions are characterized by their use of electronic sounds and their exploration of new musical forms. His works often combine traditional instruments with electronic sounds, creating a unique and innovative sound world. Some of his most notable compositions include "Suite pour Edgar Poe" (1965), "Mouvements" (1972), and "Les Écrits de la nuit" (1982). In addition to his work as a composer, Reibel was also a respected conductor. He conducted many premieres of contemporary works, including pieces by Pierre Boulez, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Luciano Berio. He was also a frequent guest conductor with orchestras and ensembles throughout Europe and the United States. Throughout his career, Reibel received many awards and honors for his contributions to contemporary music. In 1972, he was awarded the Prix Italia for his radio opera "Le Chant de la Terre." In 1986, he was awarded the Grand Prix National de la Musique by the French Ministry of Culture. He was also a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts and the Académie des Sciences, Arts et Belles-Lettres de Strasbourg. Reibel continued to compose and conduct until his death on November 2, 2016, at the age of 80. His legacy as a composer, conductor, and musicologist continues to inspire and influence contemporary classical music.

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