Philippe Chamouard

Philippe Chamouard (born 24 February 1952 in Paris) is a French composer of contemporary classical music. His catalogue includes orchestral, concertante, chamber, vocal and choral works, with particular emphasis on symphonic writing. Biography Chamouard was born in Paris in 1952. He studied piano with Guy Lasson and harmony, counterpoint and composition with Roger Boutry. Since the early 1990s, his orchestral works have been performed in France and abroad, including by the Orchestre Colonne and at festivals and concert series in several European and non-European countries. Music Chamouard’s music has been described as continuing to use established musical forms, including the symphony and concerto, within a contemporary tonal or neo-tonal idiom. La Montagne de l’âme, recorded by the Transylvania Symphony Orchestra under Alain Pâris, and later symphonic works recorded for labels including Hortus and Indésens. Recordings The following selected recordings include albums devoted wholly or substantially to Chamouard’s music: Further reading * Jong, D. “Guide to Records.” American Record Guide. 1995;58(6):105. * Vroon, D. V. “Guide to Records: Chamouard.” American Record Guide. 1999;62(5