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: CONCERTS 2004
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Symphony
for Chamber Orchestra, M. 466 (1992)
With works by Mozart (Piano Concerto n. 27 with Cédric
Pescia) and Haydn (45th Symphony)
Complainte for solo violin, M. 633 (2003)
On the occasion of the preview of the exhibition
« The seven last words of Christ on the Cross », cycle of paintings
and installation by Rolf Stein
Excerpts
of Lux Mundi, M. 614 (2000) :
Maundy Thursday & Easter
With works by Olivier Messiaen, Jehan Alain, Morten
Gaathaug and Hans Ludwig Schilling,
together with works by Josquin des Prés, sung by the
ensemble la Sestina, conducted by Adriano Giardina
Duo for violin and alto saxophone, M. 540
(1996)
Peter Baumann, percussion
With a work by Piotr Grella-Mosejko (« Kinneret » for
saxophone and vibraphone)
and three first performances by Marie-Christine Raboud
(« Couple » for violin, saxophone and percussion),
Maurizio Guerandi (« Sur le fil » for solo
saxophone)
and Raymond Vauterin (« 9 miniatures » for alto, saxophone and synthesizer).
Complainte for solo violin, M. 633 (2003)
With works by Bach, Cindy Cox (Elegy), Peter Knell
(Seven last words)
Trio
for clarinet, cello and piano, M. 632 (2003)
FIRST
PERFORMANCE
Order by the Avalon Trio
With works by Gion Antoni Derungs, Shchetynsky,
Glinka, Bruch and Brahms
Excerpts
of Lux Mundi, M. 614 (2000) :
Maundy Thursday & Easter
With works by Nikolaus Bruhns, Richard Wagner/Franz
Liszt, Jehan Alain (Litanies) and Louis Vierne (“Etoile du soir” and 3rd
Symphony)
« Reflets »
for violin and percussion, M. 630 (2002-4)
FIRST
PERFORMANCE
Ordered by Continents Percussion
With other works first performed by Daniel Adams, Francisco
Castillo and Marc-André Rappaz,
Together with works by Mario Alfagüell, Thüring Bräm,
German Cáceres, David Gordon,
Laurent Perrenoud, Joseph Westley and Beth Wiemann
With Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, trumpet (for the works by Adams, Castillo and Rappaz)
and Bismarck Fernández, percussion (for the piece by Cáceres).
Teatro Nacional of San José –
Sunday June 6th, 2004, 10.30 am
Centro
Internacional de Política Económica, UNA –
Campus Benjamín Nuñes - Barreal de Heredia –
Thursday, June 10th, 2004, 5.30 pm
Salón Municipal of Cartago –
Saturday, June 12th, 2004, 7.00 pm
Escazú, Escuela de Música – schedule yet to by confirmed
A recording for the National Television
(Canal 13) shall be made as well
« Reflets »
for violin and percussion, M. 630 (2002-4)
With other works for violin (by Marie-Christine
Raboud), violin and percussion
(by Mario Alfagüell, Thüring Bräm, Laurent Perrenoud
and Beth Wiemann),
as well as 3
preludes and a Cello Suite by Bach, played by Xavier
Pignat
during the
“Rencontres Musicales de Saint-Maurice”
Saint-Maurice (VS), Church Saint-Sigismond – Friday, July 2nd, 2004, 8 pm
« Danses Suisses » (Swiss Dances) for
four-handed piano, M. 635 (2003-4)
FIRST
PERFORMANCE
Ordered by the Klavierduo Dominique
Derron and Pius Urech
With dances by Xaver Scharwenka, Robert Fuchs and Hans
Huber
Neuchâtel, Concert Hall of
the Music School – Thursday, July 15th, 2004, 8.30 pm
Yverdon-les-Bains, Protestant Church – Sunday, July 18th, 2004, 7 pm
Sonata
for flute and piano, M. 533 (1996)
With
works, among others, by Mozart, Fauré, Brahms, Debussy and Martinů
Vancouver Public Library, Canada – Saturday, August 14th, 2004, 1 pm
West Vancouver Community Arts Council, Silk Purse Arts Centre, Canada – Thursday, August 19th, 2004, 10.30 am
Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, Vancouver, Canada – Sunday, August 22nd, 2004, 7.30 pm
« Gethsemané »
for organ, M. 456 (1990)
During the 104th
Festival of Swiss Musicians
With works by Marie-Christine Raboud (Dialogue from
the « Cinq Pièces » op. 8),
Honegger and Messiaen
Monthey, Catholic Church – Sunday,
September 5th, 2004, 10.30 am
Trio
for flute, viola and harp, M. 569 (1997/9)
During the concerts of the International Lyceum Club
of Berne
With works by Leclair, Alin Gherman (first
performance), Dussek, Mozart and Diabelli
Appels
I and II for solo saxophone, M. 637 and 638 (2004)
FIRST
PERFORMANCE
Ordered in the
context of the orb_it project
of the World New Music Days 2004
Courtaman (Canton of Fribourg), Main Place – Saturday, October 16th, 2004,
between 7 am and 9 am
Sonorous installation : Lucerne, Kunstpanorama –
from Wednesday 3rd until Saturday 13th of November
2004
varnishing-day on November 3rd, 4.30 pm
opening hours : Wednesday to Friday, 3 pm - 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 3 pm – 7 pm
closed on Monday and Tuesday
free entry
Trio
for clarinet, cello and piano, M. 632 (2003)
First played in Switzerland
During the Briger Schlosskonzerte (Castle Concerts of
Brigue, Wallis)
With works by Brahms and Farrenc
Trio
for clarinet, cello and piano, M. 632 (2003)
First played in England
As part of the 7th London New Wind Festival
Ensemble Ciel Bleu (Philip
Edwards, clarinet, Pavlos Carvalho, cello, David Elwin, piano,
as well as Charlotte Munro, flute)
With works by Christodoulos Georgiades, Gilbert Amy
and Joseph-François Kremer
Microlude
for solo cello, M. 639 (2004)
FIRST
PERFORMANCE
Ordered by the Compagnie CH.AU
and
Trio for alto saxophone, cello and piano, M. 573 (1998-9)
with works by Caroline Charrière,
Jean-Luc Darbellay, Rico Gubler, Maurizio Guerandi,
Vevey, Théâtre de l’Oriental – Thursday, November 25th, 2004, 7pm
Friday, November 26th, 2004, 8pm – Saturday, November 27th,
2004, 8pm
Sunday, November 28th, 2004, 5.30pm
Microlude
for solo cello, M. 639 (2004)
With works by Penderecki, Meinrad Schütter (First
Performance),
Xaver Paul Thoma and Manfred Weiss (Swiss First
Performances)
as well as readings of poems by Andreas Neeser, read
by Christiane
Moreno
Basel, Maison 44 (Steinenring 44) – Sunday, December19th, 2004, 5pm