Alexandros Mouzas
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Alexandros Mouzas is a Greek
composer
. He studied composition
with Theodore Antoniou
, advanced theory
with Haris Xanthoudakis
and electronic music
with Dimitris Kamarotos.
He has composed for various ensembles and has received commissions from organizations and orchestras.
He has collaborated with the choreographer Konstantinos Michos and the 'Lathos Kinissi' dance group in many productions, among them “Trisha Never Left Home”, “Days of Vironas”, “Papageno” and “Calamity till the Dawn” and with “Airesis” Dance Company.
His professional activities include image-related music. He has written original music for short films, television
series, documentaries and commercials for most of the Greek television channels.
He was the artistic director of the Greek Section of the European programme “New Media Edge Project” (2003).
In 2004 he composed under commission by the “Athens 2004” Organizing Committee, original music for the Athens Olympic Games corporate videos.
His recent professional activities include production management of various important CD releases of Greek orchestral music.
He is the manager and founding member of the Ergon Ensemble.
He runs his own production company, Anax – Cultural Projects.
He teaches music technology and Film music at top schools in Athens.
Since 1998, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Greek Composers’ Union.
NAXOS
music label released the CD with orchestral works titled Music for an imaginary film, performed by the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
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Greece
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composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
. He studied composition
Musical composition
Musical composition can refer to an original piece of music, the structure of a musical piece, or the process of creating a new piece of music. People who practice composition are called composers.- Musical compositions :...
with Theodore Antoniou
Theodore Antoniou
Theodore Antoniou , is a Greek composer and conductor. His works vary from operas and choral works to chamber music, from film and theatre music to solo instrumental works. In addition to his career as composer and conductor, he also holds the position of professor of composition at Boston University...
, advanced theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
with Haris Xanthoudakis
Haris Xanthoudakis
Haris Xanthoudakis is a Greek composer.A native of Piraeus, Xanthoudakis studied with, among others, Iannis Xenakis. Besides music, he has worked in the fields of philology, glottology, semiotics, and art history...
and electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
with Dimitris Kamarotos.
He has composed for various ensembles and has received commissions from organizations and orchestras.
He has collaborated with the choreographer Konstantinos Michos and the 'Lathos Kinissi' dance group in many productions, among them “Trisha Never Left Home”, “Days of Vironas”, “Papageno” and “Calamity till the Dawn” and with “Airesis” Dance Company.
His professional activities include image-related music. He has written original music for short films, television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
series, documentaries and commercials for most of the Greek television channels.
He was the artistic director of the Greek Section of the European programme “New Media Edge Project” (2003).
In 2004 he composed under commission by the “Athens 2004” Organizing Committee, original music for the Athens Olympic Games corporate videos.
His recent professional activities include production management of various important CD releases of Greek orchestral music.
He is the manager and founding member of the Ergon Ensemble.
He runs his own production company, Anax – Cultural Projects.
He teaches music technology and Film music at top schools in Athens.
Since 1998, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Greek Composers’ Union.
NAXOS
Naxos Records
Naxos Records is a record label specializing in classical music. Through a number of imprints, Naxos also releases genres including Chinese music, jazz, world music, and early rock & roll. The company was founded in 1987 by Klaus Heymann, a German-born resident of Hong Kong.Naxos is the largest...
music label released the CD with orchestral works titled Music for an imaginary film, performed by the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Sofia Symphonic Orchestra
The Sofia Symphonic Orchestra is a one of the most illustrious symphonic orchestras in Europe. It was founded in 1928 under the supervision of Bulgarian musician Alexander Popov. He was the chief conductor of the orchestra until 1956...
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Commissions
- Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall : Asma Asmaton (2008), Struwwelpeter (2004), Trisha Never Left Home (1999)
- The Athens Camerata (the Friends of Music Orchestra): Cam-Media (2009)
- Orchestra of Colors: Stones of Destiny (2010), Giant with the Red Boots (2010), Trisevgeni (2008)
- Alea III, Boston: Monologue (2001)
- Greek National Radio: Prima Materia (1996)
Orchestra
- InnerScape (2006) for symphony orchestra
- Lucid Dream (2004) for string orchestra
- Thought Forms (2002) for string orchestra
- Monologue (2001/2005) concerto for eng.horn and orchestra
- Music for an Imaginary Film (1998/2004) for chamber orchestra
- Prima Materia (1996/2005) for orchestra
- Shadows over the city, (1995) suite for chamber orchestra
Chamber music
- Handshake Νο III (2009) for marimba and vibraphone
- Handshake Νο ΙΙ (2006) for oboe and clarinet
- On Time(2006) for flute, clarinet, cello, perc and piano
- Handshake Νο Ι (2002) for flute duet
- Quintet (1997) for woodwinds
- Six Miniatures(1996) sting quartet
Stage
- Stones of destiny (2010) on text by L. Gaude for actor/narrator, 3 female voices & laptop.
- Trisevgeni (2007) a musical tale for actor/narrator, laptop, synthesizer, flute, clarinet & percussion.
- Struwwelpeter (2004)(text by H.Hoffman, translation by Jenny Mastoraki),for actor/ narrator, string orchestra, two clarinets and perc.
Multimedia
- Cam-Media (2009) for string orchestra, computer and live performance of 25 students using various objects.
- Asma Asmaton (2008) a multimedia production for mezzo-soprano, chamber ensemble, laptop, video and dance.Text from Asma Asmaton (Song of Solomon)
Dance
- Calamity till the Dawn (2002)
- Papageno, (2000) digital re-construction of Magic Flute opera
- Trisha never left home, (1999) for orchestra and voices
- Stories of Vironas (1998)
Vocal
- To Anafilito tis Alithias, (2011) for mezzo soprano and small ensemble
- Animus Errat, (T. Tzara, A. Breton & F. Schouppe)1994) for tenor, horn and piano
Solo
- Inner Lines (2006) for solo flute
- Ad Lumina, (2002) for solo flute
Chorus
- Water Music, on text by Ryōkan Taigu (2011) for small ensemble and mixed chorus
- Voices, text by Κ. Cavafy, (1997) for chorus
Film
- Law of Gravity (Sp.Rasidakis, director) (2001-2002)
Television
- Tyhero mou asteri (1988, ET2)
- Epikindini Alitheia (1989, ET2)
- Aksiotimoi Kyrioi (1989, ET1)
- Diki- The Trial (1991, ET2)
- Isovitis (1992-93, ET1)
- Episkeptis tis omihlis (1992, MEGA)
- Tris Somatofylakes (1993, ET1)
- Eftyhos dysaresta nea (1994, ET1)
- Skies pano apo tin poli (1994)
- Hara and Gundun (1997, ET1)
- Kai oi pantremenoi ehoun psyhi (1997-2000, ANT1)
- Gia mia thesi ston Helio (1999-2002, MEGA)
- Apagorevmeni Agapi (1998-2001, MEGA)
- Lefkos Ikos (2003, ANT1)
- Erotas me epidotisi OGA (2005, Alpha)
Miscellaneous
- Music for adv and corporate videos for various companies: Athens Airport, Iaso, Attiki Bank, Skip, Giotis, Kraft, Pampers etc.
- Original music for the Athens Olympic Games corporate videos
External links
- Alexandros Mouzas Official site
- Alexandros Mouzas at Greek Composer's Union site
- Alexandros Mouzas at Ergon Ensemble site
- Alexandros Mouzas at Musipedia