Thierry Zaboitzeff, French composer and musician, born 27 July 1953 in Maubeuge (F). Best known for his work in contemporary and experimental music, Zaboitzeff has explored a variety of musical genres over the course of his prolific career. He was one of the co-founders and multi-instrumentalists of the group Art Zoyd, a pioneering force in the Rock in Opposition movement, which he left in 1997 to develop a remarkable solo career.

His music combines elements of progressive rock, electronic music, contemporary classical music and experimental soundscapes. Zaboitzeff is renowned for his creative use of a variety of acoustic and usually electrified instruments, vocals, electronic technologies and sound textures to create complex and emotionally rich compositions.

Thierry Zaboitzeff collaborates with numerous artists and contributes to astonishing soundtracks for films, choreographies and theatrical performances. His career has been marked by a constant search for new forms of musical expression, making him a figure apart and constantly on the move in the contemporary musical landscape.

1971 - 1997
Thierry Zaboitzeff joins the Art Zoyd group which he completely rebuilds in 1975 with Gérard Hourbette.
Numerous tours around the world follow around ambitious musical and scenic projects.
Creation of music for the Roland Petit ballets.
Cinema Concert: Nosferatu / Faust / Häxan, concerts and various performances (dance / theater ...)
Performances: Scala de Milano, Yokohama Festival, Hong Kong Arts Festival, Adelaide Festival in Australia, Lincoln CenterNew York, Queen Elizabeth Hall London, European tours ...
And twelve albums in constant reissue.

1983 - 1994
Composition of all the music of the creations of the Collectif Théâtral du Hainaut based in Valenciennes (F)

1997 - 2001
Thierry Zaboitzeff separates from the group Art Zoyd and sets up his own studio. At this time, multiple projects will follow one another under his name or in association with directors and choreographers:
Editta Braun / Beda Percht / Eric Lacascade / Stéphane Vérité / Hubert Lepka...
A true sculptor of sound spaces, he manages to integrate himself into very different universes and participates in projects and events that will be presented almost everywhere in European capitals...

2002 - 2003
Under the name of his new band: "Zaboitzeff & Crew" he creates for the Bruckner-Festival in Posthof (Linz-A) the "Missa Furiosa" Mass sung in Latin for a Techno-Pop ensemble and Lyric singers.
This show between Rock-Techno and classical music will be performed on tour.

2004
Zaboitzeff & Crew signs an electro adaptation of religious songs from the 13th century: "Libbre Vermell" creation in Salzburg (A)

2005
Thierry Zaboitzeff is invited to compose the music for a show Hommage à Jules Verne : "Voyage au center de la terre" performed live by Zaboitzeff & Crew at the Stade de France Paris St Denis in front of 90 000 spectators.

2006 - 2022
Creation of many original music in studio or live in fields as diverse as the theater.
(Die Orestie, Prometheus), the dance: "Coppercity, Paradies ..." and many others for editta braun company,
the cinema: "Wind of Sand, Women of Rock" by Nathalie Borgers, and also solo concerts: "Cross the Bridge",
film-concert: "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" at the International Caligari Festival in Berlin, event performances: "2011 Feuerwelt eine Sciencefiction" Linzer Klangwolke 2011,
the formation of a new group in 2017 "Aria Primitiva"...

1997 - 2024
Thierry Zaboitzeff produces 33 albums between symphonic rock, electronic and acoustic music.