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Thierry De Mey

Belgian composer and filmmaker

Thierry De Mey (born 28 February 1956 in Brussels) is a Belgian composer, filmmaker, and choreographer.[1]

Biography

De Mey is the founder of the contemporary music ensemble Maximalist!, and he has participated in other important projects such as Musique Nouvelles [fr] and Ictus Ensemble, for which he has composed several works.

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In 1993 he joined a class at IRCAM, where he developed his interest in electronic music. He was composer in residence at the Conservatory of Strasbourg and the Musica Festival in 2001 and 2002. Since 2005, he has been one of four new directors of Charleroi Danses, coordinating the multidisciplinary activities of the center choreography.[2]

Main compositions

  • 1983: Rosas danst Rosas, ballet music for Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker's Rosas Company
  • 1985: Musique de tables, for three percussionists (for Wim Vandekeybus' Ultima Vez group)
  • 1990: Undo, monody for piano
  • Thierry De Mey Biography - HEW