Michel Deneuve writes music for the theatre, dance, poetry readings, and films, as well as compositions for solo instruments or ensembles. His interest in contemporary music, his classical training and his own musical preferences which encompass much more than western culture, create a musical richness in his compositions where these various musical influences and trends exist side by side and complement each other in perfect harmony.
Although he has only one goal, the range of his experience is wide, allowing him to compose a large variety of music :
- Music for theatre and films
- Compositions for solo instruments or orchestras
- Music dedicated to the study of the Cristal and to a repertoire for this instrument
"These Cristal studies make use of all the musical forms which I feel justify a didactic contribution resulting in an understanding of what the Cristal is, as well as providing a technical and musical evolution for those who study the instrument.
A musical instrument thrives and grows by being nourished essentially on its own repertoire.Therefore more and more composers must write for Cristal solo.
It also needs to be included as a solo instrument or as accompaniment in ensembles from duets to orchestras.
Today, the Cristal can respond to a wide variety of composers' needs. Writing for, or with, it will assure its existence throughout time.
Its evolution, its capacities, and the purity of its sound will certainly offer the world works of great beauty".
"For me, music is first of all an invitation to a journey, to the discovery of new possibilities. It contributes to the accomplishment of your "Being" towards its own harmony. The purity, the feel and the expressiveness of the Cristal offer me the magnificent elements appropriate to this search."
Rehearsal at the worshop, Paris
The music room
In Cologne, with the German cello trio "Celli Cats"
Seven pieces on the theme of water, commissioned by Epal in Lisbon; a live CD recording at Mae d'agua, an ancient reservoir for the city of Lisbon (eight seconds' resonance).
1) Élément eau
2) À fleur d'eau
3) Perles d'eau
4) Magic fountain
5) Dancing Drops
6) Agua temple
7) Mae d'agua
"COMME UNE AUTRE RÉALITÉ" for Cristal
With Olivier Pont's contemporary string instruments. Created in May 1990 at the international viola congress in Lille and performed in March 1991 at the "Ircam" for Pierre Boulez. Violist Jean-Claude de Waele.
"EMPREINTES DE FIGURES IMPRESSIONNISTES" for Cristal
"LA VALSE DES PROFESSEURS" for Cristal and Bass
"OUVERTURE DE L'ÉVEIL DU PRINTEMPS" for Cristal and Bass
"IMAGINAIRES D'OUTRE MONDES". Eight studies for Cristal ensemble
"ANANTARA" for Cristal quartet. Version 3.
"DANSES DE DUNES" for Cristal, Soprano voice, Violin, Bass and Percussion instrument (Zarb)
"CORDONS DUNAIRES" for Cristal, Violin, Cello and Bass
"LA TRAVERSÉE" for Cristal, Soprano voice, string quartet and men's chorus
"7 FIGURES PORCELAINIQUES" for Cristal and string quartet :
(Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello and Bass)
Music by Petia Prime, transcribed and scored by Michel Deneuve for wind, string and percussion instruments, harp and Cristal.
"INTIME ERRANCE" for Brass ensemble and Bass.
(Government commission) for Cristal, Soprano voice, women's chorus, string instruments and three percussionists.
From Christian Bobin's book, played by Bernard Talagas, directed by Aline Still.
A tale of "A Thousand and One Nights" (nights 1 to 3) for Cristal, Violin and Oboe. Created at "Espace Gérard Philippe" in Fontenay sous Bois. Narrator Stephane Baroux, Violin-player Patrick Mut, Oboist Jean-Michel Penot.
"CHEVEUX D’OR" for Cristal and Flute.
Music for "Le Petit Prince" by Saint Exupéry, directed by Sonia Petrovna.
"Le mystère Don Juan" by O. Milosz, directed by Dominique Lever. First production at the abbey of Nieul sur l'Autise.
By Valeria Moretti, directed by Michael Lonsdale, created at the theatre of l'Isle Saint Louis in Paris.
Directed by Patrice Douchet at the "Theâtre de la Tête Noire" in Orléans.
"KOSMOS" for Cristal.
Directed by Christine Blondel. "Espace Kiron in Paris.
Directed by Gérard Vergez at the "Théâtre Antoine" in Paris.
Directed by Jean-Pierre Lescot, Paris.
Directed by Sylvie Baillon. Puppet Theatre in Amiens.
Directed by Saadi Barhi. Centre Mandapa, Paris.
Choreography by Schpouki-Rools, Morlaix. First regional prize for Artistic Creation. 1993
Choreography by James Razafimanantsoa. Théâtre de la Danse, Paris.
Choreography by Martine Salmon. Music co-written with Françoise Legrand, Tours.
Choreography by Nancy Allison. Open Eye Theatre, New York.
"RUBEUS DANSE"
Choreography by Mic Guillaume, Paris.
"INDE DU SUD"
Choreography by Ménaka de Mahodaya.
And many other productions and improvisations for Cristal on poems of Antonin Artaud, Rainer Maria Rilke, Armand Robin, Victor Ségalen, Jean Cocteau...
Film directed by David Tardé for Cristal, chorus and symphony orchestra.
Short subject by David Tardé for Cristal, Violin and Percussion instruments. Winner of the best film music award at the Alès Film Festival.
A documentary by Olivier Horn "The mummies of Taklamatan" for Cristal, Soprano voice, Chorus, Strings, Percussion instruments.
Film written and directed by Jacques Barsac for Bernard Rapp's television series, "Un siècle d'Ecrivains".
Film written and directed by Valérie Vinclaire for "Canal + ".
"LA VOIE BLANCHE"
Short subject written and directed by Valérie Wielinski.
Programme written and directed by Jean Casenave for "France 2".
Short subject written and directed by Georges Courrèges in a Senoufo village in the Ivory Coast.
"TEZIRZEK"
Film written and directed by Georges Courrèges with "Le Théâtre du Mouvement" (in collaboration with the French Cultural Centre in Abidjan).
Written and directed by Olivier Horn, about one of François Baschet's experiment in Madrid.
Making and exhibition of Sound Sculptures with Madrid's training colleges and young unemployed people.
"PHILOCTETE"
Film written and directed by Jean-Jacques Aslagnan.
"ETHIQUE ET MUTATIONS"
Short subject written and directed by Christian Devineau.
"PROMENADE AU JARDIN DES VERTIGES"
Short subject written and directed by Daniel Darbois.
"DRAGON"
Short subject directed by the CNDP (National Centre of Educational Information).
Short subject directed by the CNDP.
"PROMENADE A RAMBOUILLET"
Short subject directed by the CNDP.
"OSMOSE"
Short subject directed by by the CNDP.
Film written and directed by Philippe Barbeau for the SNPN (National Society for the Conservation of the Environment).
"SCULPTURES SONORES BASCHET"
Film written and directed by Jacques Barsac on François and Bernard Baschet's Sound Sculptures.
Film written and directed by Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucault.
Film written and directed by Maryse Ebelly.