Pierre Boulez (1925-2016)

[bhodges]

Boulez Boulevard perhaps, although Laboratoire Boulez might be more appropriate.

I like "Laboratoire Boulez."  Sounds like a slightly upscale restaurant. 

--Bruce

[bhodges]

Happy Birthday, Pierre!  Later today I'll put on the headphones and listen to what is perhaps my favorite Boulez recording, Répons.

--Bruce

[gomro]

Happy Birthday, Pierre!  Later today I'll put on the headphones and listen to what is perhaps my favorite Boulez recording, Répons.

--Bruce

Much of Boulez strikes me as a French pastry... mmm mmm good, but leaving no lasting impression after the fact. A sort of atonal new age music.  Repons is not like that at all; it definitely sticks with one, and I might go so far as to say that if Boulez has composed a masterpiece, Repons is it.

[toledobass]

I've just picked up the Jumpannen Piano Sonatas disk and have been spinning the first quite a bit.  While I still don't quite have an understanding of his language, I find I enjoy it and find it interesting and a little more within grasp upon each listening.  The few seconds of the second sounds like a tougher nut though.  Also been listning to Livre Pour Cordes quite a bit.   

Happy birthday dude.


Allan

[uffeviking]

From the Juxtapositions Docu series...

That's the DVD I watched for the past two afternoons and am fascinated by it. I am great fan of Pierre, though I don't understand a note he is saying. His music is challenging me to understand his language, not just love the sound of it. The video of Sur incises shows a skilled camera team!

[karlhenning]

Patrick reflects on Boulez

[Kullervo]

Patrick reflects on Boulez

How can music be "attractive but dangerous"?

[karlhenning]

How can music be "attractive but dangerous"?

A curious thought . . . what would make music "dangerous"?

[greg]

Is there any way to meet Boulez in person? I want his autograph........

[Kullervo]

A curious thought . . . what would make music "dangerous"?

Well I guess the feeling engendered within me by hearing Nickleback would be dangerous for the members of Nickleback.

[greg]

Well I guess the feeling engendered within me by hearing Nickleback would be dangerous for the members of Nickleback.

Is there any way for me to meet members of rock bands or pop singers or country singers or rap stars? I want......
uh......
never mind.

[Brünnhilde forever]

It's possible that what the mailman brought me today is of interest here:

A medici arts issue: Juxtapositions, five DVD of 5 Films on the Greatest 20th Century Composers.

Boulez - Carter - Glass - Messiaen - Pärt.

I have not had time watching it yet.

[Symphonien]

Just came across this hilarious clip:

"Badass Boulez"

(At about 45 seconds in you'll see why.)

[Brünnhilde forever]

Here us the complete information on the Juxtapositions edition:

http://www.mdt.co.uk/MDTSite/product//3078398.htm

[greg]

Just came across this hilarious clip:

"Badass Boulez"

(At about 45 seconds in you'll see why.)

I saw that before. Dude has style. 

[greg]

Boulez rehearsing an orchestra playing his Notations:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgKpoHFhP1M&feature=channel_page

[bhodges]

Happy Birthday, Pierre Boulez!  He's 84 today.  About two weeks ago I saw him with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and he looked more like 64--amazing.

--Bruce

[Charles]

Si'!

Buon Compleanno senor Boulez!

Tanti Auguri!

[bhodges]

Charles!  Long time (make that "long, long time") no see!  Welcome back...

--Bruce

[Charles]

Charles!  Long time (make that "long, long time") no see!  Welcome back...

--Bruce

Many thanks Bruce!

Good to be back! ...