A cornerstone of musique concrète, Orphée Ballet stands as one of Pierre Henry's most celebrated and ambitious works. Originally realized in 1964 for Maurice Béjart's choreography inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus, the composition draws on Henry's mastery of the studio, weaving together percussion, industrial soundscapes, nature sounds, spoken French narrative, and synthesized tones into a richly textured sonic journey. Henry, a pioneering figure in electronic and experimental music who founded his own studio in 1958, brought a revolutionary approach to sound that forever changed the possibilities of recorded music.
Orphée Ballet is reissued here by Fantôme Phonographique, offering a rare opportunity to experience this landmark work on vinyl. Following Henry's passing in 2017 at the age of 89, interest in his catalog has surged, making this reissue of one of his finest and hardest-to-find recordings a particularly welcome release for fans of experimental and electronic music. Whether you are a longtime devotee of musique concrète or discovering Henry's visionary work for the first time, this album is a compelling testament to his enduring legacy.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fantôme Phonographique
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 2018
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A. Orphée
B. Orphée
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