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Born in Paris in 1959, Frédéric Durieux studied at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP) with Ivo Malec (composition, 1982-86) and Betsy Jolas (analysis, 1982-84). He continued his studies at IRCAM in computer music (1985-86). He was a resident at the Villa Médicis in Rome (1987-89).
Since 1983, he has received numerous commissions and his scores have been performed in Europe, Asia and the Americas. His catalog includes works for soloists, ensemble, orchestra and voice, with or without electronics. His scores often refer to poetic or dramatic authors (Yves Bonnefoy, Samuel Beckett, Paul Celan, Philippe Beck) or visual artists (Cy Twombly, Barnett Newmann, Christian Boltanski).
Frédéric Durieux teaches composition at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP) and gives master classes in many countries (Germany, Austria, Italy, UK, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, USA, Mexico, China, Korea, Japan).
He is currently working on a cycle of scores for large ensemble composed in homage to Christian Boltanski, " Theater Of Shadows I & II ", as well as a score for voice, ensemble and electronics, " Sammlung ", composed from texts written by people interned in psychiatric hospitals at the beginning of the 20th century.
In 2005, Frédéric Durieux was awarded the Prix de la Fondation Prince Pierre de Monaco and, in 2016, the Prix Florent Schmitt from the Académie des Beaux-Arts - Institut de France. Frédéric Durieux is also an Officier dans l'Ordre des Arts et Lettres.