Josep Mestres Quadreny facts for kids
Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny (born March 4, 1929 – died January 18, 2021) was a famous Spanish composer. He created many different kinds of music, from songs for movies to pieces for orchestras.
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About Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny
Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny was born in Spain in 1929. He was a very talented musician and composer. He studied science at the University of Barcelona. While he was there, he also took special lessons in how to compose music from a teacher named Cristòfor Taltabull.
Starting New Music Groups
Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny loved to explore new ways of making music. In 1968, he helped start a group called the Catalan Group of Contemporary Music. This group focused on modern and experimental music. Later, in 1976, he co-founded another group called the Catalan Instrumental Group with Carles Santos.
He also created a special place called the Phonos Laboratory of Electroacoustic Music in 1973. This lab was a place where musicians could use electronic tools to make new sounds and music.
His Music and Collaborations
Mestres Quadreny wrote music for many different things. He composed music for plays (called incidental music) and for movies. He also created music for musicals, ballets, and operas. Besides these, he wrote many pieces for musical instruments.
He worked with famous visual artists too. These included the painters Joan Miró and Antoni Tàpies, and the poet Joan Brossa. Together, they combined music with art and poetry to create unique experiences.
Teaching and Leadership Roles
Besides composing, Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny also taught music. He shared his knowledge at important music courses, like the Darmstadt New Music Courses and the Latin American Course of Contemporary Music in Brazil.
He was also involved in important art organizations. He was the chairman (leader) of the Joan Brossa Foundation. He was also an honored member of the board of trustees for the Joan Miró Foundation. These roles showed how much he was respected in the art world.
Movies with His Music
Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny composed music for several films. One of his well-known works was for the movie:
- Nocturne 29 (1968)
See also
In Spanish: Josep Maria Mestres Quadreny para niños
