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- What is Pierre Boulez most famous work?
- What instruments did Boulez play?
- What was Pierre Boulez known for?
What is Pierre Boulez most famous work?
1. Piano Sonata No 2 (1948)
What instruments did Boulez play?
The piece is scored for contralto soloist with alto flute, xylorimba, vibraphone, percussion, guitar and viola. Boulez said that the choice of these instruments showed the influence of non-European cultures, to which he had always been attracted.
What was Pierre Boulez known for?
Pierre Boulez, (born March 26, 1925, Montbrison, France—died January 5, 2016, Baden-Baden, Germany), most significant French composer of his generation, as well as a noted conductor and music theorist who championed the work of 20th-century composers.
