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Percussionist
Percussions de Strasbourg
Pierre Gasquet is a French percussionist recognized for his contributions to contemporary and experimental music. He has been associated with the avant-garde ensemble Catherine Ribeiro + Alpes, contributing to their 1980 album La Déboussole. In this work, Gasquet’s percussion added a distinctive rhythmic layer, enhancing the group’s innovative sound.
Beyond his work with Catherine Ribeiro + Alpes, Gasquet has collaborated with composer Patrice Moullet, known for creating unique instruments like the Percuphone and the OMNI. In a recorded session, Gasquet performed a solo on the OMNI, showcasing his adaptability and skill in experimental music settings.
Gasquet’s versatility extends to classical music. He has performed with the Percussions de Strasbourg, a renowned ensemble dedicated to contemporary percussion music. His involvement with this group highlights his proficiency in interpreting complex modern compositions.
Throughout his career, Pierre Gasquet has demonstrated a commitment to exploring the boundaries of percussion, engaging with both experimental and classical music communities. His collaborations and performances have contributed to the evolution of contemporary percussion music in France.
Source: Discogs
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July 29, 1983 |
Chartreuse de Villeneuve |
Avignon |
France |
N/A |
MC2 - Musique Contemporaine 2, Radio France |
Boris de Vinogradov (conductor), Yvonne Quinzii (chorusmaster), Gérard Garcin (flute), Christian de Cormis (tuba), Pierre Gasquet (percussion), Jean-Paul Bernard (percussion) |
Atelier Choral |
Parable (a choreographic picture), Op. 34 - (suite) |
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YSC75 |
Parable |
a choreographic picture |
34 |
Piccolo, Flute, Tuba, Percussion I and II (Triangle, 3 Suspended Cymbals large, medium and small, Cymbals, Crotales, large Tam-Tam, 2 Gongs, large and small, Vibraphone, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Marimba, Tubular Bells, Claves, 2 Woodblocks, 5 Temple Blocks, Maracas, Tambourine, Bass Snare Drum without Snares, Bass Drum, Timpani 28″ & 25″), Tape (recorded at Ecole Normale Centre for Music Research), Choir (without words) |