Short bio Gilbert Amy
Full biography Gilbert Amy
Gilbert Amy was a French composer and writer born on August 29, 1936, in Paris, France. He was a prominent figure in contemporary classical music, known for his unique and experimental style.
Amy studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he was a student of Olivier Messiaen. He also worked with other influential composers such as Pierre Boulez and Karlheinz Stockhausen, who greatly influenced his musical style.
Amy's compositions often incorporated elements of serialism, aleatoric music, and micro-tonality. He was known for his use of unconventional instruments and his interest in exploring new soundscapes. Some of Amy's notable works include his Cello Concerto, Musique pour accordéon, and Concerto for 20 Instruments.
In addition to composing music, Amy was also a writer. He wrote several articles and books on contemporary music, including a biography of Pierre Boulez. He was also a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he taught composition.
Amy's contributions to the world of contemporary classical music were highly influential, and he was widely regarded as one of the most innovative and daring composers of his time. He passed away on January 8, 2021, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical and intellectual achievements.
Compositions featuring Gilbert Amy
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cello Concerto | 29:56 min | Concerto | 2000 |
| 2 | Trio for clarinet, violin & piano | 7:50 min | Chamber Music | 1985 |
| 3 | La Variation Ajoutée, for 17 instruments & computer generated tape | 16:54 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 4 | Ecrits Sur Toiles, for reciter & ensemble | 17:46 min | Vocal Music | 1983 |
| 5 | Missa Cum Jubilio for soloists, chorus & orchestra | Choral | 1983 | |
| 6 | Apres "D'un désastre obscur" for mezzo-soprano voice & ensemble | 8:39 min | Vocal Music | 1976 |
| 7 | Echos 13, for horn, trombone, harp, piano & 9 musicians | 14:43 min | Chamber Music | 1976 |
| 8 | D'un désastre obscur, for mezzo-soprano voice & clarinet | 3:35 min | Vocal Music | 1971 |
| 9 | Cycle, for percussion sextet | 16:38 min | Chamber Music | 1966 |
| 10 | Variations, for flute, clarinet, cello & piano | 8:24 min | Chamber Music | 1956 |
| 11 | Inventions (3) for organ | 25:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Obliques III | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 13 | Petit Duo, for 2 violins (or violin & Alto) | 1:16 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Relais | 13:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Une Saison en Enfer | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
Albums featuring Gilbert Amy
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Gilbert Amy - Jean-François Heisser, Orchestre De Chambre Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Julien Leroy (3), Jean-Guihen Queyras, Orchestre De Paris – Concerto Pour Piano / Concerto Pour Violoncelle(CD, ) | 2019 | Editions Hortus |
| 2 |  |
James W. Iman Plays Schoenberg · Boulez · Webern · Amy – James W. Iman Plays Schoenberg, Boulez, Webern, Amy(CD, Album) | 2017 | ZeD Classics |
| 3 |  |
Le Temps Du Souffle(CD, Album) | 2017 | Editions Hortus |
| 4 |  |
Gilbert Amy, Ludwig van Beethoven - Solistes XXI, Rachid Safir – Litanies Pour Ronchamp(2×CD, ) | 2013 | Soupir Editions |
| 5 |  |
Jean-Guihen Queyras - Bruno Mantovani, Philippe Schoeller, Gilbert Amy – 21st Century Cello Concertos(CD, Album) | 2009 | Harmonia Mundi |
| 6 |  |
Amy, Darasse, Messiaen, F. Espinasse, J.P Mathieu – Trois Inventions À La Mémoire De Xavier Darasse - Organum VIII - Messe De La Pentecôte(CD, Album) | 2002 | Editions Hortus |
| 7 |  |
Le Premier Cercle(3×CD, Album) | 2002 | Radio France |
| 8 |  |
Gilbert Amy - Orchestre Du CNSM De Lyon Et Orchestre Du CNSMD De Paris, Conservatoire National Supérieur De Musique De Lyon, Peter Csaba, Pascal Rophé – Trois Scènes - D'Un Espace Déployé(CD, Album) | 2000 | Not On Label |
| 9 |  |
Gilbert Amy - Ensemble Orchestral Contemporain, Daniel Kawka – EcritsSur Toiles | D'un Desastre Obscur | Apres «D'un Desastre Obscur» | Echos XIII | Variations | La Variation Ajoutee(CD, Album) | 1998 | 2e2m Collection |
| 10 |  |
Catherine Collard - Amy, Bach / Liszt, Debussy, Franck, Messiaen, Ravel, Schoenberg – Les Jeunes Années(CD, ) | 1997 | INA, Mémoire Vive |
| 11 |  |
Orchestrahl / Quatuor À Cordes N°1(CD, ) | 1996 | Radio France |
| 12 |  |
Patrick Marcland, Gilbert Amy, Trio Debussy, Ensemble Intercontemporain – Versets; Paroles; Failles; Mètres; Variants(CD, Album) | 1996 | Chamade |
| 13 |  |
Claude Helffer - Betsy Jolas / Gilbert Amy / André Boucourechliev / Philippe Manoury / Iannis Xenakis – Musique Contemporaine Pour Piano = Contemporary Music For Piano(CD, Album) | 1992 | Adda |
| 14 |  |
Strawinsky - Pierre Boulez / Gilbert Amy / Robert Craft – Renard / Symphonies D'Instruments À Vent / Concertino Mélodies / Choral-Variationen / Canticum Sacrum(CD, Album, Reissue, Compilation) | 1991 | Disques Adès |
| 15 |  |
Charles Chaynes - Christiane Eda-Pierre, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique, Gilbert Amy, Odette Chaynes-Decaux – Pour Un Monde Noir / M'Zab(CD, ) | 1990 | Calliope |
| 16 |  |
Gilbert Amy - M. Shearer, B. Pecchioli, P. Lindroos, G. Reinhart, Maîtrise Des Hauts-De-Seine, BBC Singers, Orchestre De Paris, Peter Eötvös – Missa Cum Jubilo(CD, Album) | 1990 | Erato |
| 17 |  |
Bartok | Berg | Stravinsky | Amy - Alain Damiens | Maryvonne Le Dizes | Pierre-Laurent Aimard – Contrasts | Adagio | L'Histoire Du Soldat | En Trio | 1990 | Adda |
| 18 |  |
Pierre Boulez, Gilbert Amy, Christiane Eda-Pierre, Severino Gazzelloni, Aloys Kontarsky, Alfons Kontarsky – Le Domaine Musical de Pierre Boulez(CD, Album) | 1990 | Disques Adès |
| 19 |  |
Shin Anim Sha Ananim(LP, Album) | 1987 | Erato |
| 20 |  |
Gilbert Amy / André Boucourechliev / Philippe Manoury / Iannis Xenakis - Claude Helffer – Cahier D'Épigrammes / Six Études D'Après Piranese / Cryptophonos / Mists(LP, Album) | 1986 | Harmonia Mundi France |
| 21 |  |
Betsy Jolas - Marius Constant, Gilbert Amy, Serge Collot, Claude Helffer – Stances | Points D'Aube | J.D.E. | D'Un Opéra De Voyage(CD, Reissue) | 1986 | Disques Adès |
| 22 |  |
Michaël Levinas - Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio-France, L'Itinéraire, Ensemble 2E2M, Gilbert Amy, Hubert Soudant, Yves Prin – Ouverture Pour Une Fête Étrange • Les Rires Du Gilles • Concerto Pour Un Piano-Espace N°2 | 1985 | Disques Adès |
| 23 |  |
Orchestre National De L'Office De La Radiodiffusion-Television Française, Gilbert Amy, Gérard Jarry – Chant / Trajectoires Pour Violon & Orchestre | 1981 | Erato |
| 24 |  |
Une Saison En Enfer | 1981 | INA-GRM |
| 25 |  |
Charles Chaynes - Christiane Eda-Pierre, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique, Gilbert Amy – Pour Un Monde Noir(LP, Album) | 1980 | Calliope |
| 26 |  |
Gilbert Amy - Slavka Taskova / Judith Nelson / Anna Ringart / Orchestre National De France / Ensemble Instrumental Du Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio-France – Amy Dirige Amy(LP, Album) | 1978 | Disques Adès |
| 27 |  |
L'Alliance(7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo) | 1971 | Polydor |
| 28 |  |
Pierre Boulez, Gilbert Amy, Germaine Tailleferre, Marcel Mihalovici – Carnet De Notes 33(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1971 | Heugel |
| 29 |  |
Gilbert Amy / Betsy Jolas – Récitatif, Air Et Variation / Sonate À Douze(LP, Album) | 1971 | Office de Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (ORTF) |
| 30 |  |
Betsy Jolas, Jean-Louis Martinet, Pierre Boulez, Gilbert Amy – Carnet De Notes 31(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1970 | Heugel |
| 31 |  |
Mestres-Quadreny / Soler / Benguerel / Homs - Anna Ricci / Quartet Parrenin / Domain Musical De Paris / Gilbert Amy / Konstantin Simonovitx – Música Per A Anna | 1969 | Edigsa |
| 32 |  |
Pierre Boulez, Gilbert Amy, Darius Milhaud, Kurt Weill – Carnet De Notes 29(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1969 | Heugel |
| 33 |  |
Varèse / Berio / Jolas - Orchestre Du Domaine Musical, Gilbert Amy – Offrandes · Tempi Concertati · D'Un Opéra De Voyage(LP) | 1968 | Disques Adès |
| 34 |  |
Carnet De Notes 27(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1968 | Heugel |
| 35 |  |
Webern - Amy – 4 Lieder Op. 13 / 5 Pièces Op. 10 / Concert Op. 24 / Diaphonies / Inventions | 1968 | Disques Adès |
| 36 |  |
Gilbert Amy, Paul Méfano, Henri Dutilleux, Marcel Mihalovici – Carnet De Notes 24(7") | 1966 | Heugel |
| 37 |  |
Gilbert Amy, Pierre Boulez, Henri Dutilleux, Darius Milhaud – Carnet De Notes 22(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Special Edition, Mono) | 1965 | Heugel |
| 38 |  |
Berlioz, Nadine Denize, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio-France, Gilbert Amy – La Mort De Cleopatre / Les Troyens A Carthage(LP, Stereo) | - | Erato |
| 39 |  |
Benguerel / Soler / Mestres-Quadreny / Homs - J.P. Rampal, Quatuor Parrenin, K. Simonovitch, Domaine Musical, G.Amy – Musique Contemporaine Catalane(Box Set, , 2×LP, Album) | - | Harmonia Mundi |
| 40 |  |
Les Percussions De Strasbourg, Gilbert Amy / Roman Haubenstock-Ramati – Cycle / Jeux 6(LP, Reissue) | - | Philips |
| 41 |  |
Pierre Boulez, Gilbert Amy, Darius Milhaud, Kurt Weill – Carnet De Notes N° 29(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | - | Heugel |
Videos featuring Gilbert Amy
Webern - 4 Songs for Voice and Orchestra, Op. 13
Webern's 4 Songs for Voice and Orchestra, Op. 13 performed by Pierre Boulez (Conductor), Françoise Pollet (Voice), and the Ensemble Intercontemporain.
STROPHE - Gilbert Amy - canta Slavka Taskova Paoletti
Slavka Taskova Paoletti - Soprano
Prima assoluta mondiale
IRCAM Parigi 1978
Direttore d'orchestra Gilbert Amy
Musica classica contemporanea.
Gilbert Amy - Trajectoires
Trajectoires, for violin and orchestra (1966)
Gérard Jarry, violin
Orchestre National de L'O.R.T.F.
Gilbert Amy
Gilbert Amy was born in Paris in 1936. Before undertaking any musical studies he finished his classical secondary education. At the Paris C
Anton Webern - Five Pieces for Orchestra Op. 10 (1913)
Anton Webern (3 December 1883 – 15 September 1945) was an Austrian composer and conductor. Along with his mentor Arnold Schoenberg and his colleague Alban Berg, Webern comprised the core among those within and more peripheral to the circle of the Second V
Concerto for Nine Instruments, Op. 24: II. Sehr langsam
Provided to YouTube by Believe SAS
Concerto for Nine Instruments, Op. 24: II. Sehr langsam · Robert Craft, Robert Craft Orchestra
Webern: Works for Orchestra (Mono Version)
℗ 1961 - BNF Collection 2014
℗ The Restoration Project
Released on: 1961-01-01
Lévinas: Concerto pour un piano espace No. 2 • Le Balcon
MICHAËL LÉVINAS (1949-)
Concerto pour un piano espace n° 2
Le Balcon
pour piano, cinq instruments, deux bandes magnétiques et dispositif
électroacoustique (1980)
Alphonse Cemin, piano
Claire Luquiens, flûte
Matthias Champon, trompette
Marco Cola,
Xenakis - Mists
Composed in 1980 for Roger Woodward, Mists is the third of Xenakis's mature piano solo compositions.
The linear material which alternates with the "mists" is frighteningly complex rhythmically. Unlike evryali, where the melodic curves "snap" to a grid of
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