In 2025, the composer and conductor Pierre Boulez (1925–2016) would have turned 100 years old. As it has been called, the Boulez Year will be filled with celebrations and tributes dedicated to honouring this composer, conductor, theorist, and educator. Pierre Boulez has left a significant mark on contemporary music creation, influencing generations of composers and musicians alike.
The French Ministry of Culture and the Cité de la Musique have created a comprehensive website where you can access the entire program of events happening this year around the world, as well as biographical information and an extensive archive of videos and other materials. Everything can be accessed here: www.pierreboulez.org
This year-long celebration will focus on Boulez’s compositions and conducting and his revolutionary approach to music theory and education. Various events will explore his work with the Ensemble Intercontemporain and his role in shaping the future of music institutions worldwide. Whether through live performances, educational programs, or documentary screenings, The Boulez Year invites audiences to rediscover his groundbreaking contributions to the musical world.
At Moto Perpetuo, we honour Boulez with this video of the Ensemble Intercontemporain performing Répons in 2015 at the Philharmonie de Paris, conducted by Matthias Pintscher.
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