Henri Pousseur was a trailblazer in the world of avant-garde and electronic music, standing as one of the most influential and experimental composers of the 20th century. Born on June 23, 1929, in Malmedy, Belgium, Pousseur studied at the Academies of Music in Liège and Brussels and was one of the seminal figures in the development of post-World War II European new music. His work explored the frontiers of musical structure and expression, frequently operating within the realms of serialism, aleatoric music, and electroacoustic innovations.

Throughout his career, Pousseur collaborated with other notable figures of the avant-garde, such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and Pierre Boulez, and became a prominent voice in theoretical discourse, authoring several essays on music theory. His compositions display a profound exploration of time and texture, often incorporating electronic elements and pioneering techniques such as cross-fading and spatial distribution of sound. Key works like "Electronic Experimental And Microtonal 1953-1999," and his "Eight Parabolic Studies," exhibit his fascination with the sonic possibilities that lay beyond traditional Western tuning systems and instrumentations. Pousseur's music remains a vital touchstone for those interested in the evolution of electronic and contemporary classical music, continuing to resonate with new generations of listeners and composers.

Genres

Acousmatic

Belgian Contemporary Classical

Belgian Experimental

Musique Concrete

Serialism

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Latest Release

Henri Pousseur: Works for Flute

Henri Pousseur•

Roberto Fabbriciani

Album - 9 Tracks - Released January 17, 2020