Denis Dufour facts for kids
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Denis Dufour
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Dufour during the Futura Festival in 2000, Crest, France
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| Born | 9 October 1953 Lyon, France
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| Education | Paris Conservatory |
| Occupation | Composer, Music Educator and Artistic Director |
| Known for | Acousmatic Art (invented the term), Futura Festival, Motus |
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Notable work
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Notre besoin de consolation est impossible à rassasier, Bocalises |
| Style | Perceptive morphology |
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Denis Dufour, born on October 9, 1953, is a French composer. He creates a special kind of music called art music. He is known for his work in electroacoustic music, which uses electronic sounds.
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Who is Denis Dufour?
Denis Dufour was born in Lyon, France. He studied music at the famous Paris Conservatory. There, he learned a lot about composing and different music styles.
He is not just a composer. He also teaches music and is an Artistic Director. This means he helps plan and lead music events and projects.
What Kind of Music Does He Make?
Dufour is famous for his acousmatic art. He even helped create this term! Acousmatic music is a type of electroacoustic music. In this music, you listen to sounds without seeing where they come from. It's like listening to a story told only through sounds.
He uses sounds from everyday life, like noises or voices. He also uses sounds made by computers or electronic devices. He then puts these sounds together in new and interesting ways. This creates a unique listening experience.
His Important Works and Festivals
Some of his well-known pieces include "Notre besoin de consolation est impossible à rassasier" and "Bocalises." These works show his special way of using sounds.
Dufour is also involved with the Futura Festival. This is a big event for electroacoustic music. He also works with a group called Motus. These projects help share his music and ideas with more people.
Awards and Recognition
Denis Dufour has won several awards for his music.
- In 2009, he received an award from SACEM for the best contemporary electroacoustic composition. SACEM is a society for authors, composers, and music publishers.
- He also won the Claude Arrieu Award in 1993 for his contributions to music in his region.
- In 1981, he received the Hervé Dugardin Prize.
- One of his first big wins was in 1979. He won the first prize at the Luigi Russolo International Competition for Composition.
These awards show how important his work is in the world of modern music.
See also
In Spanish: Denis Dufour para niños
