Pierre Boulez
French composer, conductor and writer (1925–2016)
1925 — 2016
Quick Facts
Profession
French composer, conductor and writer (1925–2016)
Born
March 26, 1925
Died
2016 (age ~91)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, composer, conductor
FranceBorn in MontbrisonDied in Baden-Baden
1925
Born in Montbrison (1925-03-26)
1979
AwardErnst von Siemens Music Prize
1979
AwardCommander of the Order of the British Empire
1983
AwardAustrian Decoration for Science and Art
1985
AwardLéonie Sonning Music Prize
1987
AwardGoethe Medal
About
Pierre Louis Joseph Boulez was a French composer, conductor and writer, and the founder of several musical institutions. He was one of the dominant figures of post-war contemporary classical music.
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Who is Pierre Boulez?+
Pierre Louis Joseph Boulez was a French composer, conductor and writer, and the founder of several musical institutions. He was one of the dominant figures of post-war contemporary classical music.
What does the name Pierre mean?+
The name Pierre means "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is of French origin.
When was Pierre Boulez born?+
Pierre Boulez was born on March 26, 1925.
When did Pierre Boulez die?+
Pierre Boulez died in 2016, at approximately 91 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
The name Pierre is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Pierre — March 26, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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