Bernard Parmegiani (1927-2013) was an avant-garde French composer best known for his work in the field of electroacoustic music. Born in Paris, Parmegiani began his musical journey studying mime with Marcel Marceau before venturing into sound engineering and composition. Throughout his prolific career, he became associated with Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM), a collective of artists dedicated to audio exploration and the development of electronic music, led by musique concrète pioneer Pierre Schaeffer.

During his time with GRM and beyond, Parmegiani's innovative approach to sound manipulation and synthesis led him to compose some of the most influential works of electroacoustic music. His extensive oeuvre includes pieces for film, television, and dance, with compositions that range from the organic and evocative to the abstract and otherworldly. Key works such as "Mémoire Magnétique, Vol.2" and "De Natura Sonorum" exemplify his mastery in crafting immersive auditory experiences and his fearless explorations into the potential of electronic sound. The sonic worlds Parmegiani created continue to resonate deeply within the realms of contemporary electronic music, academic study, and beyond.

Genres

Acousmatic

Avant-garde

Contemporary Classical

Electroacoustic Composition

Musique Concrete

Vintage French Electronic

Related Artists

Iannis Xenakis

Karlheinz Stockhausen

Pierre Henry

Pierre Boulez

György Ligeti

Pierre Schaeffer

Luc Ferrari

Michel Chion

Éliane Radigue

Alvin Lucier

François Bayle

Jean-Claude Risset

Latest Release

Complete Works 08

Bernard Parmegiani

Single - Released November 1, 2024