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Boulez

American  
[boo-lez] / buˈlɛz /

noun

  1. Pierre 1925–2016, French composer and conductor.


Boulez British  
/ bulɛ, ˈbuːlɛz /

noun

  1. Pierre (pjɛr). born 1925, French composer and conductor, whose works employ total serialism

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His first big break as a conductor was as music director of France’s premiere new music Ensemble Intercontemporain that was founded by Pierre Boulez.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Legrand is full of anecdotes about French legends—he disliked Charles Trenet, toured with Maurice Chevalier, and was fascinated by Pierre Boulez while disagreeing with almost everything the composer-conductor said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 2, 2025

Phil in exceptional Beethoven and Boulez performances spurs more hopeful talk that he might return as music director after Gustavo Dudamel departs.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2025

They seemed very different personalities, the analytical Boulez and the sensual Maderna, but “Rituel” profoundly reveals that they had much in common.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2025

There is little equal in music to 22-year-old disruptors on the level of Handel and Boulez.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2025

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