March 27, 2025|
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|8 months agoRenowned Swiss Composer Pierre Mariétan Dies at 89
Celebrated Swiss composer and pioneer in sound ecology research passes away in Paris, leaving behind significant cultural and academic legacy in acoustic studies.
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- Pierre Mariétan died in Paris at age 89
- Born in Monthey, Switzerland in 1935
- Won the Valais State Cultural Prize in 1999
- Founded the Groupe d'étude et réalisation musicale (GERM)
By The Numbers
300+
instrumental, orchestral, and vocal works composed
40
radio productions for Radio France
19
years teaching at Universities of Paris I and VIII (1969-1988)
They Said
"Valais has lost one of its most renowned cultural ambassadors in the field of music"
"The Canton of Valais salutes the memory of a composer whose work was original and diverse, and who devoted a well-known and recognised body of research and writing in the field of sound ecology"
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Swiss Composer Pierre Mariétan Dies at 89
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Life and Early Career
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Musical Legacy and Contributions
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Academic Career and Research
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