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ANTEYL (Antheil) George (8 VII 1900, Trenton, New Jersey - 12 II 1959, New York) - American composer and pianist. Muses He was educated at the Philadelphia Conservatory under K. Sternberg, later studied under E. Bloch (composition). In 1920 he performed as a pianist in Paris, Vienna and Berlin. Being in Zap. Europe, issued a series of fp. and orchestral productions. constructivist style, with wide use of jazz techniques (play “Mechanisms”, fp. sonata “Aeroplan”, 1923, etc. ). Influenced by aesthetics. principles of the Six and Italian. futurists conducted experiments with noise effects - “Mechanical Ballet” (“Ballet Mycanique”, post. 1926, New York, Paris), in which 10 grand pianos participate, a mechanic. piano, xylophone, electric calls, car horns, propeller noise, etc . ; “Tsyngareska” (“Zingareska”, “Gypsy music”, 1922) - the first symphony. productionwith elements of jazz music; "Jazz Symphony" for 22 instruments (1925).