Christian Zanesi
Encyclopedia
Christian Zanési is a French
composer
born in Lourdes
in 1952
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and Guy Reibel at the Paris Conservatory (1976–1977).
In 1977 he joined the Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM). There, he learnt and practised all the technical skills linked to sound, thanks to a wide range of experiences, productions and encounters.
He has initiated many projects in the field of radio, publications and musical events including: the Electromania radio show on France Musique
, the festival Présences électronique and the CD box sets « Archives GRM », « Bernard Parmegiani
, l’œuvre musicale », « Luc Ferrari
, l’œuvre électronique ».
He currently is the artistic director of the Ina GRM.
Since the '90s Christian Zanési has been composing from his home studio and drawing his inspiration from the poetic encounter with remarkable sounds
In 2011, Christian Zanési take part in Jérémie Carboni
's documentary on Musique concrète
movement.
Compilations
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
born in Lourdes
Lourdes
Lourdes is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in the Midi-Pyrénées region in south-western France.Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees, famous for the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes occurred in 1858 to Bernadette Soubirous...
in 1952
1952 in music
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Biography
Former student of Guy Maneveau and Marie-Françoise Lacaze at the Pau University (South of France) (1974–1975), of Pierre SchaefferPierre Schaeffer
Pierre Henri Marie Schaeffer was a French composer, writer, broadcaster, engineer, musicologist and acoustician of the 20th century. His innovative work in both the sciences —particularly communications and acoustics— and the various arts of music, literature and radio presentation after the end...
and Guy Reibel at the Paris Conservatory (1976–1977).
In 1977 he joined the Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM). There, he learnt and practised all the technical skills linked to sound, thanks to a wide range of experiences, productions and encounters.
He has initiated many projects in the field of radio, publications and musical events including: the Electromania radio show on France Musique
France Musique
France Musique is a French public radio station devoted to music, including classical music and jazz. France Musique was created in 1954 as Chaîne Haute-Fidélité then renamed 1958 as France IV Haute Fidélité, then RTF Haute Fidélité in 1963, and finally France Musique in same year...
, the festival Présences électronique and the CD box sets « Archives GRM », « Bernard Parmegiani
Bernard Parmegiani
Bernard Parmegiani is a composer best known for his electronic or acousmatic music.-Biography:Between 1957 and 1961 he studied mime with Jacques Lecoq, a period he later regarded as important to his work as a composer...
, l’œuvre musicale », « Luc Ferrari
Luc Ferrari
Luc Ferrari was of an Italian heritage but French born composer, particularly noted for his tape music.-Biography:...
, l’œuvre électronique ».
He currently is the artistic director of the Ina GRM.
Since the '90s Christian Zanési has been composing from his home studio and drawing his inspiration from the poetic encounter with remarkable sounds
In 2011, Christian Zanési take part in Jérémie Carboni
Jérémie Carboni
Jérémie Carboni is a French director, screenwriter, actor and producer. He was born on December 28, 1980, in Châtenay-Malabry, France. He is the founder of Zerkalo production in 2008.-Early life:...
's documentary on Musique concrète
Musique concrète
Musique concrète is a form of electroacoustic music that utilises acousmatic sound as a compositional resource. The compositional material is not restricted to the inclusion of sounds derived from musical instruments or voices, nor to elements traditionally thought of as "musical"...
movement.
Discography
- D'un jardin à l'autre (extrait)---Concert Imaginaire Ina C1000
- Stop! l'horizon/ Profil-Désir/--- Courir INA C 2001
- Grand Bruit ---Métamkine MKC 011
- Arkheion (Les mots de Stockhausen/ Les voix de Pierre SchaefferPierre SchaefferPierre Henri Marie Schaeffer was a French composer, writer, broadcaster, engineer, musicologist and acoustician of the 20th century. His innovative work in both the sciences —particularly communications and acoustics— and the various arts of music, literature and radio presentation after the end...
) --- INA E 5001 (Diapason d’or) - Le paradoxe de la femme-poisson ---INA K 198
- Contributions aux publications du C.M.G. ---Koka Media M10 27 58 72
- Matin Brun ---Radio FranceRadio FranceRadio France is a French public service radio broadcaster.-Mission:Radio France's two principal missions are:* To create and expand the programming on all of their stations; and...
- 91/98/01 --- InaGRM/La Muse en Circuit
- GRM EXPERIENCE --- with Mika Vainio (Pan SonicPan sonicPan Sonic was a Finnish experimental electronic music duo consisting of Mika Vainio and Ilpo Väisänen.-Music:...
) and Christian FenneszChristian FenneszChristian Fennesz is an Austrian guitarist active in electronic music, often credited on albums simply as Fennesz....
Signature Radio France/ GRM - Magnetic Landscape --- Koka Media
- Soixante-dix huit tours --- Double Entendre
Compilations
- Rough Trade Shops -Electronic 01 (2xCD, Comp)--- Marseille---Mute Records Ltd
- Rough Trade Shops -Electronic 01 (12")--- Marseille 2 ---Mute Records Ltd
- Concert Imaginaire -GRM --- D'un Jardin À L'autre ---INA-GRM
- Génériques Potentiels --- Rebecca, Electro Jeu, ...---Cezame
- Klangwelten --- Grand Bruit (Excerpt) ---WERGO
- 50 Ans De Musique Electroacoustique Au Groupe De Recherches (2xCD) --- Grand Bruit, Saphir, S... ---Fondazione Teatro Massimo
- Archives GRM (5xCD + Box) --- Sonal RATP---INA-GRM
- The Citizen Band Issue. Vibrö No.3 --- Audio Visage ---Vibrö
- Shepherds Know How To Have The Best Wool (File, MP3, Mixed, 192) --- Nostalgia ---Ante-Rasa
Further reading
- Paland, Ralph. 2008. „Zanési, Christian“. 2nd Edition. Biographical encyclopedia. Supplementary volume, edited by Ludwig Finscher. Kassel, Stuttgart: Bärenreiter, Metzler. 1181-1182. ISBN 978-3-7618-1139-9