Tributes to French composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, who died yesterday, have increased today in the United States, the New York Philharmonic which he directed from 1971 to 1977 at the Recording Academy, an association of professionals music.
“Pierre Boulez was an imposing and influential figure in music,” praised Alan Gilbert, music director of the New York Philharmonic, in a statement. The New York Philharmonic will dedicate also to Pierre Boulez four concerts on 7, 8, 9 and 12 January which will see the orchestra interpreted works by Wagner, Richard Strauss and Sibelius.
In addition to the prestigious ensemble New York, Pierre Boulez has also conducted the Cleveland Orchestra from 1967 to 1972 and that on other occasions, during 220 concerts in total. “In half a century of collaboration with Cleveland, he left an incomparable trace, with great music, new music and incomparable approach to musical creation,” said the orchestra. The message of the orchestra was accompanied by a video montage posted on YouTube, which was originally produced on the occasion of a concert celebrating the 90th birthday of Pierre Boulez.
“Peter was the both respectful masters while being an advocate of new music, both in his compositions and when he headed, “said the president of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow said in a statement. The Recording Academy said that the French had received 26 Grammy Awards, American Music trophies awarded by the association and an award for lifetime achievement in 2015.
“His approach to music, full of great curiosity, has influenced many who followed him,” said Neil Portnow.
“The greatest composer of our time just disappeared. Thanks Pierre Boulez,” tweeted François-Xavier Roth, who should lead this week the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where a minute’s silence was observed before the rehearsal today the Boston Symphony Orchestra
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