Pierre Boulez (1925–2016) was a French composer and conductor, a leading figure of post-war contemporary music; founder of the Ensemble InterContemporain and a key driver behind IRCAM.

Major proponent of serial techniques extended to duration, dynamics and timbre; innovator in real-time electronic transformation and spatialization of acoustic instruments; long career as composer and conductor (including founding Ensemble InterContemporain).

DeBaser reviews praise Boulez's rigor, timbral imagination and use of spatialization and electronics. His works discussed include Sur Incises, Répons, Le marteau sans maître and Pli selon pli. Reviews highlight dense, intricate textures and a continuous renewal of sound vocabulary.

For:Listeners and students of contemporary classical music, researchers, adventurous concert-goers

 In total, nine musicians: not too many, really, except for the fact that they unleash a 37-minute sonic whirlwind so dense and intricate that it keeps the listener breathless until the end.

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 A music made of sounds, not notes: as mentioned before.

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 Boulez ignites and transforms the piece into a vibrant musical organismthat astonishes for the imagination and richness of sounds.

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