Marc Ponthus
Marc Ponthus pioneered the monographic solo piano recital of leading avant-garde composers from the second half of the 20th century, devoting entire programs to Pierre Boulez, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Iannis Xenakis and others. He has performed extensively in North America and abroad in London, Paris, Berlin, Moscow, Beijing and featured in many contemporary music festivals. Ponthus has recorded for Neuma Records, Lorelt Records and Bridge Records. His recording of the complete piano music of Pierre Boulez released in 2016 was chosen Editor's Choice by Gramophone Magazine.[1] Ponthus has conducted the LowerEastsideEnsemble, the IFCP Ensemble and the Project Webern Orchestra in addition to staging and directing contemporary chamber operas. Ponthus is the founder and director of the Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance in New York.
A recipient of the Tanne Foundation Award for achievement in the arts, he incorporates video collage in live performances. He has written and directed experimental short films which have been chosen official selections at international festivals (NewFilmMakers New York, IndyFest Film Awards, Revelation Perth Int Film Festival, Northeast Int Film Festival).
His performances have been reviewed by The New York Times.[2][3][4]
In addition to his artistic endeavors, Ponthus has been involved in humanitarian issues, writing for the London newspaper The Independent about his experiences in war-torn Sarajevo.[5]
References
- ^ "Editor's Choice recordings – April 2016". Gramophone. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ Midgette, Anne (2002-02-19). "Music Review; Steinways Be Warned, a Frenchman Is on the Rampage". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-08-26.
- ^ "Coaxing Out the Music That's Hiding in the Chaos", New York Times, April 1, 1994
- ^ Oestreich, James, "Classical Music in Review: Marc Ponthus Pianist Weill Hall", New York Times, October 26, 1991
- ^ Marc Ponthus (23 December 1993). "Requiem for Sarajevo: The pianist Marc Ponthus is haunted by the experience of giving a recital amid the slaughter of a city". The Independent.
- Boston Globe/Richard Dyer/March 5, 1993 Marc Ponthus Masters Boulez for a Brilliant Debut
- New York Times/Allan Kozinn/June 17, 2004 In Summertime Enrichment, the new and familiar mix - IFCP concert
- Boston Globe/Richard Dyer/May 22, 1996 - From Bosnia to Boston - A musical escape inspired by concerts under fire, oboist plays her way to New England Conservatory
- Boston Globe/Richard Dyer/Feb 12 1995 Marc Ponthus - An Artist who "shows up"
- New York Times/April 1, 1994/Edward Rothstein All Stockhausen concert - Coaxing out the music that's hiding in the chaos
- Xenakis: Complete Music for Piano; Ravel: Gaspard de la Nuit - Marc Ponthus | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
