Murail, Tristan (1947– )

French composer. He co-founded the Groupe de L'Itinéraire, to promote performances of music which combine electronic and traditional instruments. He has taught computer music at the Institut de Recherche et de Coordination Acoustique/Musique (IRCAM) and the Paris Conservatory.

He studied with Messiaen at the Paris Conservatory.

Works Orchestral and ensemble Couleur de mer for ensemble (1969); Altitude 8000 for orchestra (1970); Cosmos privé for orchestra (1973); Les nuages de Magellan for ondes Martenot and ensemble (1973); Sables for orchestra (1974); Mémoire/Erosion for horn and 9 players (1976); Désintégrations for 17 players and tape (1983); Sillages for orchestra (1985); Les sept paroles du Christ en Croix for orchestra (1986–89)

Chamber Vues aeriennesfor horn, violin, cello, and piano (1988); Le fou à pattes bleues for flute and piano (1990).