After classical studies (double bass) and playing guitar and mandolin, Philippe Moënne-Loccoz studied electroacoustic composition at the Geneva Conservatory (Switzerland) with Rainer Bœsch (1st prize – commissioned by Radio Suisse). Meetings and notable works with Pierre Schaeffer, Pierre Henry, Tristan Murail, Luc Ferrari, Bernard Parmegiani, Alain Savouret… Founded the studio Collectif & Cie in 1980 (which became Musiques Inventives d’Annecy) which he directed until 2011. His music has been produced on around fifteen CDs.

His piece “MUTATIONS” was selected for the Grand Prix Lycéen des Compositeurs in 2007. Concerts in generative improvisation “live electronic” around the world with the Trio Collectif and currently with “Sound Quartet” co-founded in Stockholm with the composer Thomas Bjelkeborn. Creation residencies at EMS Stockholm, Banf (Canada), Visby (Gotland-Sweden). Taught electroacoustic composition at the Conservatories of Geneva, Annecy and at the CRD of Bourgoin-Jallieu until 2011. Develops applications with the MAX/MSP software for his own creations and for the performance of works notably by Tristan Murail and Hervé Bailly-Basin. Creates music for Installations, notably with Hervé Bailly-Basin (video creator).