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Henri Dutilleux, French composer, 97
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David Uri
May 22, 2013, 11:35:55 AM5/22/13
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Henri Dutilleux, French composer, dies aged 97
Henri Dutilleux, one of France's leading modern composers, has died in
Paris aged 97, his family has confirmed.
Born in Angers in 1916, he was a prolific composer of predominantly
instrumental works, including symphonies and orchestral pieces.
His latest work, Correspondances, was recorded for the first time in
January this year to celebrate his birthday.
Radio 3's Tom Service said he composed music of "amazing sensual
power".
"Dutilleux's exquisite catalogue of pieces is becoming, rightly, ever
more popular with performers and listeners all over the world," he
added.
Composer Laurent Petitgirard said his compatriot had been "one of the
very rare contemporary composers" whose work entered the classical
repertoire in his lifetime.
Dutilleux attended the Paris Conservatoire in the mid-1930s, studying
under the composers Henri Paul Busser and Maurice Emmanuel.
In 1951 he received international acclaim with his Symphony No. 1, the
first of his two symphonies.
Apart from symphonic works, he also composed chamber music, solo
concertos and ballet music.
"If you hear any of his orchestral music - his symphonies, concertos,
or his song-cycle Correspondances - you're immersed in an irresistible
kaleidoscope of instrumental colour and, above all, a world of
heightened feeling," said Service.
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Henri Dutilleux, French composer, dies aged 97
Henri Dutilleux, one of France's leading modern composers, has died in
Paris aged 97, his family has confirmed.
Born in Angers in 1916, he was a prolific composer of predominantly
instrumental works, including symphonies and orchestral pieces.
His latest work, Correspondances, was recorded for the first time in
January this year to celebrate his birthday.
Radio 3's Tom Service said he composed music of "amazing sensual
power".
"Dutilleux's exquisite catalogue of pieces is becoming, rightly, ever
more popular with performers and listeners all over the world," he
added.
Composer Laurent Petitgirard said his compatriot had been "one of the
very rare contemporary composers" whose work entered the classical
repertoire in his lifetime.
Dutilleux attended the Paris Conservatoire in the mid-1930s, studying
under the composers Henri Paul Busser and Maurice Emmanuel.
In 1951 he received international acclaim with his Symphony No. 1, the
first of his two symphonies.
Apart from symphonic works, he also composed chamber music, solo
concertos and ballet music.
"If you hear any of his orchestral music - his symphonies, concertos,
or his song-cycle Correspondances - you're immersed in an irresistible
kaleidoscope of instrumental colour and, above all, a world of
heightened feeling," said Service.
--
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