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Chronological Listing of Works by Xenakis

  1. Metastasis (1953-4), for orchestra of 61 instruments. 7 minutes.
  2. Pithoprakta (1955-6), for orchestra of 50 instruments. 9 minutes.
  3. Achorripsis (1956-7), for ensemble of 21 instruments. 7 minutes.
  4. Diamorphoses (1957-8), 4-channel electroacoustic tape. 7 minutes.
  5. Concret PH (1958), 4-channel electroacoustic tape. 2.45 minutes.
  6. Analogiques A & B (1958-9), for 9 string instruments and 4-channel electroacoustic tape. 7 minutes.
  7. Duel (1959), game for two orchestras. Variable duration.
  8. Syrmos (1959), for 12 violin, 3 celli, 3 double bass. 14 minutes.
  9. Orient-Occident (1960), 4-channel electroacoustic tape. 12 minutes.
  10. Vasarély (1960), film music.
  11. Herma (1960-1), for solo piano. 9 minutes.
  12. ST/48 (1959-62), for orchestra of 48 musicians. 11 minutes.
  13. ST/10 (1956-62), for clarinet, bass clarinet, 2 horn, harp, percussion, string quartet. 11 minutes.
  14. ST/4 (1956-62), for string quartet. 11 minutes.
  15. Amorsima-Morsima (1956-62), for chamber orchestra. 11 minutes.
  16. Morsima-Amorsima (1956-62), for piano, violin, cello and double bass. 11 minutes.
  17. Atrées (1962), for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone, 2 percussion, violin, cello. 15 minutes
  18. Stratégie (1959-62), game for two small orchestras. Variable duration.
  19. Polla ta dhina (1962), for children's chorus and orchestra. 6 minutes.
  20. Bohor (1962), 8-channel electroacoustic tape (also in 4-channel version). 23 minutes.
  21. Eonta (1963-4), for piano, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones. 18 minutes.
  22. Hiketides (1964), stage music for 50 female chorus and 10-piece instrumental ensemble. 30 minutes. Instrumental suite for 2 trumpets, 2 trombones and strings. 10 minutes.
  23. Akrata (1964-5), for 16 wind instruments. 11 minutes
  24. Oresteïa (1965-6), stage music for mixed chorus and chamber orchestra. 100 minutes. Concert suite for mixed chorus and chamber orchestra. 46 minutes.
  25. Terretektorh (1965-6), for orchestra of 88 instruments scattered among the audience. 18 minutes.
  26. Nomos Alpha (1966), for solo cello. 17 minutes.
  27. Polytope de Montreal (1967), light and sound show with music for four orchestras. 6 minutes.
  28. Nuits (1967), for 12 mixed voices a cappella. 11 minutes.
  29. Medea (1967-8), stage music for men's chorus and mixed ensemble of 5 instruments. 25 minutes.
  30. Nomos gamma (1967-8), for orchestra of 98 instruments scattered among the audience. 15 minutes.
  31. Kraanerg (1968-9), ballet music for 4-channel electroacoustic tape and mixed ensemble of 23 instruments. 75 minutes.
  32. Anaktoria (1969), for clarinet, bassoon, horn, string quartet, double bass. 11 minutes.
  33. Synaphaï (1969), for piano and orchestra. 14 minutes.
  34. Persephassa (1969), for 6 percussionists encircling the audience. 24 minutes.
  35. Hibiki-Hana-Ma (1969-70), 12-channel electroacoustic tape (also in 4-channel version) for sound and light show. 18 minutes.
  36. Charisma (1971), for clarinet and cello. 4 minutes.
  37. Aroura (1971), for 12 string instruments or other multiple instruments. 12 minutes.
  38. Persepolis (1971), light and sound show with 8-channel electroacoustic tape (also in 4-channel version). 57 minutes.
  39. Antikhthon (1971), ballet music for orchestra. 23 minutes.
  40. Mikka (1971), for solo violin. 4 minutes.
  41. Linaia-Agon (1972), for horn, tenor trombone and tuba. Variable duration.
  42. Polytope de Cluny (1972), sound and light space with 7-channel electroacoustic tape (also in 4-channel version). 24 minutes.
  43. Eridanos (1973), for 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 tubas and strings. 11 minutes.
  44. Evryali (1973), for solo piano. 11 minutes.
  45. Cendrées (1973-4), for mixed chorus of 72 voices and orchestra. 25 minutes.
  46. Erikthon (1974), for piano and orchestra. 15 minutes.
  47. Gmeeoorh (1974), for solo organ. 29 minutes.
  48. Noomena (1974), for large orchestra. 17 minutes.
  49. Empreintes (1975), for orchestra. 12 minutes.
  50. Phlegra (1975), for 11 instruments. 14 minutes.
  51. Psappha (1975), for solo percussion. 18 minutes.
  52. N'shima (1975), for 2 horns, 2 trombones, 2 mezzo-sopranos and cello. 17 minutes.
  53. Theraps (1975-6), for solo double bass. 11 minutes.
  54. Khoaï (1976), for solo harpsichord. 15 minutes.
  55. Retours-Windungen (1976), for 12 celli. 8 minutes.
  56. Epéï (1976), for English horn, clarinet, trumpet, 2 trombones, double bass. 13 minutes.
  57. Mikka "S" (1976), for solo violin. 5 minutes.
  58. Dmaathen (1976), for oboe and percussion. 10 minutes.
  59. Kottos (1977), for solo cello. 11 minutes.
  60. Akanthos (1977), for soprano and mixed ensemble of 8 instruments. 12 minutes.
  61. À Hélène (1977), for mezzo-soprano, women’s chorus, 2 clarinets. 12 minutes
  62. La Légende d’Eer (1977), 7-channel electroacoustic tape for the Diatope, sound and light environment. 46 minutes.
  63. À Colone (1977), for men's chorus, horn, trombone, double bass (also version for chorus of men or women, 3 horns, 3 trombones, 3 celli, 3 double basses). 14 minutes.
  64. Jonchaies (1977), for large orchestra of 108 instruments. 17 minutes.
  65. Ikhoor (1978), for string trio. 11 minutes.
  66. Mycenae Alpha (1978), stereo tape realized with UPIC computer. 10 minutes.
  67. Pléïades (1978), for 6 percussion. 46 minutes.
  68. Palimpsest (1979), for ensemble of 11 instruments. 11 minutes.
  69. Anémoessa (1979), for orchestra and chorus of 80. 11 minutes.
  70. Dikhthas (1979), for violin and piano. 12 minutes.
  71. Aïs (1980), for baritone, solo percussion and orchestra. 17 minutes.
  72. Mists (1980-1), for solo piano. 12 minutes.
  73. Embellie (1981), for viola. 8 minutes.
  74. Nekuïa (1981), for chorus and large orchestra. 26 minutes.
  75. Komboi (1981), for electronically-amplified harpsichord and percussion. 17 minutes.
  76. Serment-Orkos (1981), for mixed chorus: text of Hippocrates. 7 minutes.
  77. Pour Maurice (1982), for baritone and piano. 4 minutes.
  78. Pour la Paix (1982), for mixed chorus, electroacoustic tape and narrators (also version for a cappella choir). 26 minutes.
  79. Pour les Baleines (1982), for large string orchestra. 2.5 minutes.
  80. Tetras (1983), for string quartet. 16 minutes.
  81. Khal Perr (1983), for brass quintet and percussion. 10 minutes.
  82. Chant des Soleils (1983), for mixed chorus, children's choir, brass, percussion. 8 minutes.
  83. Shaar (1983), for large string orchestra. 14 minutes.
  84. Lichens (1984), for orchestra. 16 minutes.
  85. Naama (1984), for amplified harpsichord. 15 minutes.
  86. Thalleïn (1984), for mixed ensemble of 14 instruments. 17 minutes.
  87. Nyûyô (Soleil Couchant) (1985), for shakuhachi, sanger, and 2 kotos. 10 minutes.
  88. Idmen A & B (1985), for mixed choir and percussion ensemble. 14 and 5 minutes.
  89. Alax (1985), for 3 mixed ensembles. 21 minutes.
  90. Keqrops (1985), for piano and orchestra.
  91. À l’île de Gorée (1986), for amplified harpsichord, mixed ensemble of 12 instruments. 14 minutes.
  92. Akea (1986), for piano, string quartet. 12 minutes.
  93. Keren (1986), for trombone. 6 minutes.
  94. Horos (1986), for orchestra. 16 minutes.
  95. Jalons (1986-7), for mixed ensemble of 15 instruments.
  96. XAS (1987), for saxophone quartet. 9 minutes.
  97. Kassandra (Oresteïa II) (1987), for baritone, percussion, and strings (optional). 15 minutes.
  98. Tracées (1987), for large orchestra. 6 minutes.
  99. À R. (Hommage à Ravel) (1987), for piano. 3 minutes.
  100. ATA (1987), for large orchestra. 16 minutes.
  101. Taurhiphanie (1987-8), for electroacoustic tape. 11 minutes.
  102. Waarg (1988), for mixed ensemble of 13 instruments. 16 minutes.
  103. Oophaa (1989), for amplified harpsichord and percussion. 9 minutes.
  104. Okho (1989), for percussion trio. 13 minutes.
  105. Rebonds A & B (1989), for percussion. 12 minutes.
  106. Échange (1989), for bass clarinet and mixed ensemble of 13 instruments. 14 minutes.
  107. Voyage Absolu des Unari vers Andromède (1989), for electroacoustic tape. 15 minutes.
  108. Epicycles (1989), cello and mixed ensemble of 12 instruments.
  109. Knephas (1990), for mixed choir. 10 minutes.
  110. Tuorakemsu (1990), for orchestra. 4 minutes.
  111. Kyania (1990), for orchestra. 23 minutes.
  112. Tetora (1990), for string orchestra. 17 minutes.
  113. Krinoïdi (1991), for orchestra. 15 minutes.
  114. Gendy3 (1991), for electroacoustic tape. 20 minutes.
  115. Roáï (1991), for orchestra. 17 minutes.
  116. Troorkh (1991), for trombone and orchestra. 17 minutes.
  117. Dox-orkh (1991), for violin and orchestra. 20 minutes.
  118. Pu Wijnuej We Fyp (1992), for children’s chorus. 10 minutes.
  119. Oresteïa: Le Déesse Athéna (1992), for baritone and mixed ensemble of 11 instruments. 9 minutes.
  120. Paille in the Wind (1992), for cello and piano. 4 minutes.
  121. Les Bacchantes d’Euripide (1993), for baritone, women’s chorus, and mixed ensemble. 60 minutes.
  122. Mosaïques (1993), for orchestra.
  123. Plektó (Flechte) (1993), for mixed ensemble of 6 instruments. 14 minutes.
  124. Dämmerschein (1994), for orchestra. 14 minutes.
  125. Sea Nymphs (1994), for chorus. 8 minutes.
  126. Mnamas Xapin Witoldowi Lutosłaskiemu (1994), for 2 trumpets and 2 horns. 4 minutes.
  127. Ergma (1994), for string quartet. 9 minutes.
  128. S. 709 (1994), for electroacoustic tape. 7 minutes.
  129. Koïranoï (1994), for orchestra. 12 minutes.
  130. Ioolkos (1995), for orchestra.
  131. Kuïlenn (1995), for wind ensemble of 9 instruments.
  132. Kaï (1995), for mixed ensemble of 9 instruments.

Compilation aided by Baltensperger, André. Iannis Xenakis und die Stochastische Musik: Komposition im Spannungsfeld von Architektur und Mathematik. Zurich: Paul Haupt, 1995.