Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001)
Bio
Giannis Klearchou Xenakis (spelled Iannis by the composer) was born to Greek parents in Romania. He initially studied in Athens but joined the National Liberation Front to oppose the Nazis. He joined the ELAS and was injured in a clash with British soldiers. He fled to Paris and composed while working as an architect. He studied with Messiaen and his musical career flourished.
Music
Pithoprakta
Pleiades
Persepolis
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