Iannis Xenakis


Template:Infobox composer Giannis Klearchou Xenakis (also known as Yannis or Iannis Xenakis; Greek: Γιάννης "Ιωάννης" Κλέαρχου Ξενάκης, pronounced [ˈʝanis kseˈnacis]; 29 May 1922 – 4 February 2001) was a Greek, French, and Romanian composer and architect[1]

Early Life

Giannis Klearchou Xenakis was born in Brăila, Romania. He was born to Klearchos Xenakis, a businessman from Euboea, and Fotini Pavlou from Lemnos, a pianist.[1] He had two brothers named Jason and Kosmas.

His parents were both interested in music, and wanted Xenakis to learn more about it.[2] He would learn music at a boarding school and the National Technical University in Athens.

In college, Xenakis fought for the National Liberation Front. He later graduated from college. [3][4]

Xenakis left Greece for Paris as a refugee.[5] He was sentenced in absentia to death in Greece. He came back many years later, once the sentence was ended.[6]

Works

Xenakis wrote many musical compositions. This includes thirty two pieces for voice, two ballets, and seventeen solo instrumental pieces.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Harley, James (28 September 2015). Iannis Xenakis: Kraanerg. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-4094-2331-7.
  2. Matossian, 13.
  3. Matossian, pp. 18–27.
  4. Varga, pp. 14–19.
  5. Varga, p. 47.
  6. Harley, p.92.

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