List of Works (Chronological)
2020– | 2010–2019 | 2000–2009 | 1990–1999 | 1980–1989
2020–
Unless otherwise noted, all works are for fixed sounds (“tape music”) and in stereo.
Sentinelle (2020 / 15:00), for saxophone and fixed sounds
Commissioned by saxophonist Yves Charuest.
Produced during residencies at the Studios Métamorphoses d’Orphée in
Ohain (Belgium) and the Universidade Católica de Porto (Portugal) with
the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
2010–2019
Dans l’air du soir (2019 / 10:14)
Realized with the support of the Canada Council
for the Arts. Honourable Mention in 2019 in Musica Nova, Prague (Czech
Republic). Finalist for the Prix Collégien de Musique Contemporaine 2019–20 (Sherbrooke, Québec).
Détour (2018 / 14:09), for electric guitar, violin, cello and fixed sounds
Commissioned by ensemble Déviation(s) for the
Klang! festival with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Honourable Mention in 2015 in Musica Nova, Prague (Czech Republic).
La vie se repose (2017 / 9:05)
Homage to the Swiss sculptor Oscar Wiggli.
Produced during a Studios du Québec à New York residency awarded by the
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).
Sous l’écorce des pierres — promenade (2016–17 / 14:21)
Commissioned by Folkmar Hein. Produced at
the ZKM — Zentrum für Kunst und Medientechnologie, Karlsruhe
(Germany). Honourable Mentions in 2017 in Prix CIME and Musica Nova, Prague (Czech Republic).
Un cercle hors de l’arbre (2014 / 10:15)
Commissioned by BIMESP (Bienal Internacional
de Música Eletroacústica de São Paulo) for the 20th anniversary of the
festival. Produced at PANorama Studios in São Paulo (Brazil) with the
support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Second Prize in 2015 in the
8th Destellos International Competition of Electroacoustic Composition
(Argentina).
Golem (2013 / 10:35) MalletKat
Commissioned by Rick Sacks (Toronto) with
the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and the Conseil des arts
et des lettres du Québec (CALQ). Produced in Miso Music’s
Centre for Musical Creation in Rebelva (Portugal) as well as at the EMS
studios in Stockholm (Sweden). Finalist in 2016 in Musica Nova, Prague
(Czech Republic).
Boîte à musique (2012 / 2:10)
Composed to celebrate the 80th birthday of
composer François Bayle. Produced at the ZKM — Zentrum für Kunst
und Medientechnologie in Karlsruhe (Germany).
Des temps oubliés (2012 / 12:00)
Commissioned by GRM — Groupe de recherches
musicales in Paris (France), with the support of the Conseil des arts et
des lettres du Québec (CALQ). Produced at the GRM. Honourable Mention in
2014 in the Monaco International Electroacoustic Composition Competition
(CICEM). Finalist in 2014 in the 1st KLANG! international
electroacoustic composition competition, Montpellier (France).
Nachtlicht (2012 / 12:20) videomusic, collaboration with Uli Aumüller
Commissioned by Musiques &
Recherches (Belgium) with the support of the Conseil des arts et des
lettres du Québec (CALQ). Produced at Studios Métamorphoses d’Orphée in
Ohain (Belgium).
Bol-Hydre (2011 / 10:00)
Commissioned by Productions Totem
contemporain (Jean-François Laporte) with the support of the Canada
Council for the Arts. Second Prize in 2012 by the Phonos Foundation
(Spain) and Musiques & Recherches (Belgium) in the 5th
Destellos International Competition of Electroacoustic Composition and
Visual Music (Argentina).
Diaprures (2011 / 7:00)
Composed to commemorate the 65th birthday of Belgian composer Annette Vande Gorne.
Sibylle (2010 / 15:00)
Honourable Mention in 2015 in Música Viva (Lisbon).
Effraction de l’oubli [Bursting into Oblivion] (2010 / 40:00) incidental music for a choreography by Camille Mutel
Commissioned by the state (France) and by
Compagnie Li Luo for a butoh dance piece by the French choreographer
and dancer Camille Mutel. Produced at the ZKM — Zentrum für Kunst
und Medientechnologie in Karlsruhe (Germany), Centre de création TROIS
C-L (Luxembourg) and L’Actée Théâtre (France).
2000–2009
Les lointains noirs et rouges (2009 / 10:42)
Commissioned by Folkmar Hein. Produced in
the studios of Berlin’s Technical University. Finalist in 2009 in the
36th Concours international de musique Électroacoustique de Bourges
(France). Special mention by Musiques & Recherches in the 2011 Destellos Competition, Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Castalie (2008 / 10:34) fixed sounds (32-channel version and stereo version)
Commissioned by the DAAD. Produced in the
studios of Berlin’s Technical University. First Prize (audio) in 2009 at
the 6th Black & White Audiovisual Festival in Porto
(Portugal). Mention in 2009 in the 36th Concours international de
musique Électroacoustique de Bourges (France).
Escapade (2008 / 4:34)
Produced in the studios of Berlin’s
Technical University. Finalist in 2008 in the 6th Concurso Internacional
de Miniaturas Electroacústicas, Huelva (Spain).
Mogidell (2008 / 8:41)
Commissioned by Oscar Wiggli. Produced in the studios of Berlin’s Technical University.
Le miroir triste (2007 / 13:42) (5.1)
Realized at the ZKM — Zentrum für Kunst
und Medientechnologie in Karlsruhe (Germany) with the support of the
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ).
Entre les deux rives du printemps (2006 / 18:08) fixed sounds (5.1)
Produced at ZKM — Zentrum für Kunst und
Medientechnologie, Karlsruhe (Germany) with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Finalist in 2008 in the 35th
Concours international de musique Électroacoustique de Bourges (France).
Finalist (miniature version) in 2007 in the 5th Concurso Internacional
de Miniaturas Electroacústicas, Huelva (Spain).
Ombres, espaces, silences… (2005 / 23:00) fixed sounds (5.1)
Commissioned by the ZKM — Zentrum für
Kunst und Medientechnologie, Karlsruhe (Germany) with the support of the
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (CALQ). Produced at the ZKM.
Honourable Mention “Digital Musics & Sound Art” in the 2005
Prix Ars Electronica, Linz (Austria).
Finalist in 2005 in the 32nd Concours international de musique
Électroacoustique de Bourges (France).
Le contrat (2003 / 66:27)
Commissioned by Jean-François Denis with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Collaboration with René Lussier. Finalist in the 2003 Prix Opus, Conseil
Québécois de la musique, Disc of the Year, electroacoustic category.
La perle et l’oubli (2002 / 21:17) ondes Martenot and fixed sounds
Éclats de Perle (2002 / 12:40)
Honorable Mention in 2002 in the 2nd Concours de composition acousmatique « Métamorphoses », Brussels (Belgium).
Soledad (2000 / 12:05) for acoustic guitar and fixed sounds
Collaboration with guitarist Arturo Parra.
Public Prize in 2001 in the 4th CIMESP — Concurso Internacional de
Música Eletroacústica de São Paulo (Brazil). Finalist in 2001 in Musica Nova, Prague (Czech Republic).
1990–1999
Derrière la porte la plus éloignée… (1998 / 12:01)
Commissioned by Arturo Parra with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Honorable
Mention in 1999 in the 26th Concours international de musique
Électroacoustique de Bourges (France). Finalist in 1999 in the Concurso
Internacional de Creación Electroacústica Ciber@RT, Valencia (Spain).
Point de passage (1997 / 11:46)
Commissioned by ACREQ with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Public Prize in 1999
in the 3rd CIMESP — Concurso Internacional de Música Eletroacústica
de São Paulo (Brazil). Finalist in 1998 in the 25th Concours
international de musique Électroacoustique de Bourges (France).
Nuit cendre (1996 / 12:19)
Commissioned by Codes d’accès with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. First Prize in
the 1997 Stockholm Electronics Arts Award, (Sweden). First Prize and
Public Prize in 1997 in the 2nd CIMESP — Concurso Internacional de
Música Eletroacústica de São Paulo (Brazil).
Projet Proust (1995 / 13:17)
Commissioned by Société Radio-Canada.
Mention in 2000 in the 1st Concours de composition acousmatique
« Métamorphoses », Brussels (Belgium).
Le vertige inconnu (1994 / 8:23)
Commissioned by GMEB — Groupe de
Musique Expérimentale de Bourges with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Produced in the composer’s studio and
at GMEB. Distinction in 1995 in the Prix Ars Electronica, Linz
(Autriche). First Prize in 1994 in the Stockholm Electronics Arts Award,
(Sweden).
La ville machine (1992 / 14:45)
Commissioned by ACREQ with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Finalist for the 1995
Chalmers Prize, electroacoustic composition, Ontario Arts Council.
First Prize in 1993 in the SOCAN Awards for composers over 30.
Nous sommes heureux de… (1992 / 0:57)
Finalist in 1991 in ACREQ’s 2nd international Electroclips competition.
Là où vont les nuages… (1991 / 11:20) ondes Martenot, real-time processing and fixed sounds
Finalist in 1996 in the 23rd Concours international de musique Électroacoustique de Bourges (France).
Associations libres (1990 / 3:00) electric guitar and fixed sounds
Commissioned by René Lussier with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Second Prize
in 2002 “The D & AD Silver Award for the most outstanding
sound design,” British Design & Art Direction.
1980–1989
Voix blanche (1989 / 13:02) ondes Martenot and fixed sounds
Commissioned by Suzanne Binet-Audet with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Second
Prize in 1989 in the 11th Concorso Internazionale “Luigi Russolo” di
musica elettroacustica, Varese (Italie). Second Prize in 1989 in the
17th Concours international de musique Électroacoustique de Bourges
(France).
Rivage (1986 / 8:44)
Produced in the studios of McGill
University. Second Prize in 1988 in the 10iéme Concorso Internazionale
“Luigi Russolo” di musica elettroacustica, Varese (Italie). Mention in
1988 in the 16th Concours international de musique Électroacoustique de
Bourges (France). Second Prize in the 1987 International NEWCOMP
Computer Music Competition, Cambridge MA (USA).
Traces (1985 / 6:31)
Produced in the studios of Université de
Montréal. Second Prize in the 1985 International Tape Music Competition,
Brock University, St. Catharines ON (Canada). Honorable Mention in 1987
in the 9th Concorso Internazionale “Luigi Russolo” di musica
elettroacustica, Varese (Italie).
Fragments (1984) for oboe, horn, viola, contrabass and percussion
Lacis (1982) for string quartet
Trêve (1981) for twelve instruments