Antony Hequet

Poet, composer, performer

Born in France January 11th 1955 of French father and American mother, Antony spent ten years of his life in America, where he began studying music : jazz piano, classical & jazz voice, while enrolled in a mathematics cursus (1979-1980).

He decides to pursue music at Cornish Institute, a school with a reputation for Jazz ; he meets Gary Peacock with whom he studies harmony and piano (1980-1982).

He completes his training at New York University where he explores sound : analog and digital synthesis, physics, studio techniques, Fairlight (one of the very first digital audio workstations), while learning traditional music techniques (1982-1985). Back in France, he spends a year at Ircam in the department entitled : systèmes personnels, under the direction of David Wessel (1987-1988).

Antony first applies his skills as a creator of sounds and computer assisted music applications, by composing works associated with visual content. He also works on projects which combine science, music ad technology.

Then he meets Antonella Bussanich, visual artist. This encounter will give birth to a series of creations combining musical and visual expression.

Participation during Resonances 2003 :