Georges Aperghis

Georges Aperghis (born 23 December 1945 in Athens, Greece) is Greek composer working primarily in the field of experimental music theater but has also composed a large amount of non-programmatic chamber music. He is married to actress Edith Scob and lives in France.

His works are often very flamboyant and exhibitionist, sharing a kinship with the work of Vinko Globokar, though Aperghis' music is far less violent and much more playful. He studied with Iannis Xenakis and founded the music and theater company ATEM "(Atelier Théâtre et Musique)". He was a "composer in residence" in Strasbourg, France.

elected works

* "Il gigante golia" (1975/1990) for voice and orchestra
* "Histoire de loups" (1976) opera
* "Récitations" (1977-1978) for solo voice
* "Le Corps à Corps" (1978) for a percussionist and his Zarb
* "Cinq Couplets" (1988) for voice and bass clarinet
* "Triangle carré" (1989) for string quartet and three percussionists
* "Simulacre" (1991-1995) series of four pieces for voice and small chamber groupings
* "Sextuor" (1992) opera for five female voices and 'cello
* "Die Hamletmaschine-oratorio" (2000) for choir and orchestra with soloists
* "Avis de tempête" (2005) opera with chamber ensemble and electronics

External links

* [http://www.aperghis.com Georges Aperghis' official site]
* [http://www.banffcentre.ca/theatre/history/opera/production_1996A/biography.asp The Banff Center: Who the H... is Georges Aperghis? Biography]
* [http://mac-texier.ircam.fr/textes/c00000002/ IRCAM Biography and Catalog of Works, French]

Listening

* [http://www.ubu.com/sound/aperghis.html UbuWeb Sound Poetry: George Aperghis] featuring "Récitations" for solo voice 1977-1978