Short bio Jean Absil
Full biography Jean Absil
Jean Absil was a Belgian composer, organist, and teacher, born on October 23, 1893, in Pruwelz, Belgium. He initially studied piano, organ, and harmony with Alphonse Oeyen, the organist at the Bonsecours church, before pursuing further studies in Paris with Vincent d'Indy and Paul Vidal.
Absil had an impressive career as a composer, writing a wide range of music for various instruments and ensembles. He was especially interested in chamber music forms and wrote numerous works for small groups of instruments. His style was characterized by his use of polymodal and polyphonic techniques, which he used to create complex and richly textured compositions.
In addition to his work as a composer, Absil was also a respected teacher of composition, harmony, and counterpoint. He taught for many years at the Brussels conservatory and mentored several generations of Belgian composers, including André Souris, Jacqueline Fontyn, and Henri Pousseur.
Throughout his life, Absil remained dedicated to his craft, and he continued to compose well into his seventies. He is remembered today as one of Belgium's most important composers of the 20th century, known for his unique compositional style and his contributions to the development of modern music.
Albums featuring Jean Absil
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Jean Absil, Daniel Blumenthal – Selected Piano Works(2×CD, Album) | 2011 | Fuga Libera |
| 2 |  |
Schumann, Ibert, Absil, Poulenc, José van Dam, Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden – Lieder Nach Gedichten Von Julius Kerner,...(CD, ) | 1996 | René Gailly |
| 3 |  |
Jean Absil, Koninklijke Muziekkapel Van De Gidsen, Norbert Nozy, Vincent Cornil – Jean Absil - Brasilian Rhapsody - Fantasia-Capriccio - Rites - Bulgarian Dances(CD, Stereo) | 1995 | René Gailly International Productions |
| 4 |  |
Johan de Meij • Boris Kozjevnikov • Jean Absil • Roger Nixon – The Dutch Royal Military Band, Pierre Kuijpers – Loch Ness(CD, ) | 1994 | Ottavo |
| 5 |  |
BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra Brussels, Alexander Rahbari – Michel Brusselmans / Maurice Schoemaker / Marinus De Jong / Jean Absil / Albert Roussel / August De Boeck – Flemish Rhapsodies | 1993 | Discover International |
| 6 |  |
Reed, Absil, Dukas, Gershwin, Hansotte, Thijssen, Symphonic Band Of The Belgian Guides, Deputy Prime Minister Willy Claes, Norbert Nozy – Reed - Absil - Dukas - Gershwin - Hansotte - Thijssen(CD, Stereo) | 1991 | René Gailly International Productions |
| 7 |  |
Paul Gilson, Jean Absil, Victor Legley, Jules Strens, The Symphonic Band Of The Belgian Guides, Norbert Nozy – Belgian Works For Symphonic Band(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1990 | René Gailly International Productions |
| 8 |  |
Le Cirque Volant - L'Album A Colorier - Cantilène De Bois Colombes(LP, Stereo) | 1983 | BNL Productions |
| 9 |  |
José Van Dam, Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden - Schumann - Ibert - Absil - Poulenc – Untitled(LP) | 1981 | Directeur Gerard Mortier |
| 10 |  |
Reubke, Jongen, Absil, Torvald Torén – Reubke Jongen Absil(LP) | 1981 | Opus 3 (2) |
| 11 |  |
Владимир Курлин - К. Сен-Санс, Э. Бозза, Ж. Б. Лойе, Ж. Абсиль, Ф. Пуленк – Музыка Для Гобоя | 1980 | Мелодия |
| 12 |  |
John Bröcheler, Schumann, Webern, Absil, Tan Crone – Dichterliebe / Frühe Lieder / Trois Poèmes De Tristan Klingsor / Kroatische Volkliederen(LP, Album) | 1979 | CBS |
| 13 |  |
J. Absil - J. Fontyn - J. Jongen - M. Quinet - W. Woronoff, Raya Birguer - Pauline Marcelle (2) – Œuvres Pour Deux Pianos(LP) | 1977 | Alpha (34) |
| 14 |  |
Jean Absil, René Defossez, Juliette Poumay, Suzette Gobert, Orchestre National De Belgique – Premier Concerto Pour Piano Et Orchestre. Concerto Pour Deux Pianos Et Orchestre(LP, Album) | 1973 | BRT - RTB |
| 15 |  |
Jean Absil – André Dumortier – Deux Concertos Pour Piano(LP, Stereo) | 1972 | Alpha (34) |
| 16 |  |
Jean Absil, Jean Françaix, George Fiala, Pierre-Max Dubois, Quatuor De Saxophones Pierre Bourque – Quatuor De Saxophones Pierre Bourque | 1970 | Radio Canada International |
| 17 |  |
Grenoble University Choir, Jean Giroud – Contemporary Choral Music | 1968 | Musical Heritage Society |
| 18 |  |
Jean Absil – Orchestre De Chambre De La Radiodiffusion Nationale Belge = Kamerorkest Van De Belgische Nationale Radio Omroep Dir.: Edgar Doneux – Peau D’Âne = Ezelsvel / Petite Suite = Kleine Suite(10", Album, Mono) | 1954 | Gramola |
| 19 |  |
Jean Absil / René Bernier / Eric Feldbusch – Thrène Pour Le Vendredi Saint / Ode À Une Madone / Trois Poèmes De Federico Garcia Lorca(LP) | - | Cultura |
| 20 |  |
Les Chants Du Mort, Op. 55 / Rhapsodie Roumaine Pour Violon Et Orchestre, Op. 56(LP) | - | Electrecord |
| 21 |  |
Jean Absil / Marcel Poot / Gaston Brenta / Albert Huybrechts – Danses Bulgares / Concertino Voor Blazerskwintet / Le Soldat Fanfaron / Quintette(LP, Mono) | - | Alpha (34) |
| 22 |  |
Absil, Chevreuille, Francois Daneels, Philibert Mees, Nationaal Orkest van Belgie, R.Defossez – Absil Chevreuille - Concertos For Saxophone(LP, Mono) | - | Decca |
| 23 |  |
Victor Legley, Jean Absil, Eugène Ysaÿe – Concerto Nr 2 Voor Viool En Orkest / Roemeense Rapsodie / Extase(LP, Album) | - | Hedendaagse Belgische Muziek - Musique Belge Contemporaine |
| 24 |  |
Jean Absil, Paulette Stevens – L'Oeuvre Pour Piano(LP) | - | Alpha (34) |
| 25 |  |
Pierre Froidebise / Jean Absil - L'Orchestre De Liege – Stele Pour Sei Shonagon / Cinq Comptines Pour Chants Et Onze Instruments / Quatuor A Clavier(LP) | - | Alpha (34) |
| 26 |  |
Георгий Орвид - Дж. Энеску / Ж. Абсиль / П. Хиндемит – Легенда / Три Сказки / Соната Для Трубы И Ф-но(LP, 10", Reissue, Mono) | - | Мелодия |
| 27 |  |
Jongen / Absil – Troisième Suite D’Orchestre / Concerto Pour Piano Et Orchestre(LP, Album, Mono) | - | London Records |
| 28 |  |
Jacques Ibert / Othmar Schoeck / Arnold Schoenberg / Jean Absil - Peter Naef, Wolfram Lorenzen – Lieder Und Gesänge(LP, Stereo) | - | Sound-Star-Ton |
| 29 |  |
Serenade En Cinq Mouvements - Serenade In Vijf Bewegingen(10", Album, Mono) | - | Decca |
Videos featuring Jean Absil
Giroud: Toccata pour l'Elévation
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Giroud: Toccata pour l'Elévation · Pierre Cochereau
The Art Of Pierre Cochereau
℗ 1973 Decca Records France
Released on: 2004-11-08
Composer: Jean Giroud
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Piano Concerto No. 2: I. Andante sostenuto / Allegro molto
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Piano Concerto No. 2: I. Andante sostenuto / Allegro molto · Richard Flury · Tschechisches Sinfonieorchester Prag · Urs Joseph Flury · Margaret Singer · Ulrich Lehman
Richard Flury: Piano Concertos No.
Michel Brusselmans (1886-1960) : Flemish Rhapsody, for orchestra (1931)
Performed by the BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Alexander Rahbari.
Les anges dans nos campagnes ( populaire) harm Jean Giroud
Choeur de femmes de l'Ensemble Vocal du Pays de Thann
Direction Michèle Huss
Collégiale St Thiébaut de Thann
Décembre 2013
par Jean Giroud (1910-1997)
Extrait d'un concert d'orgue transmis sur les ondes de la RTF
à Paris le 19 octobre 1961.
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giroud
">"Jean Giroud (1910-1997) FANTAISIE EN SOL MAJEUR DE JS BACH"
"FANTAISIE EN SOL MAJEUR DE J.S. BACH"
par Jean Giroud (1910-1997)
Extrait d'un concert d'orgue transmis sur les ondes de la RTF
à Paris le 19 octobre 1961.
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giroud
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