Gérard Grisey

Gérard Henri Grisey was a French composer of contemporary classical music, associated with the Spectralist Movement as a pioneer. He studied under renowned figures such as Olivier Messiaen and Henri Dutilleux, and founded the ensemble L'Itinéraire with other composers. Grisey's work investigated the spectrum of tone colour and musical time, influencing the development of modern music. He remained active in academia, teaching at illustrious institutions until his untimely death.