This concert features works by Jérôme Combier, James Tenney, Elena Rykova, Robin Hoffmann and Gérard Grisey, ranging from solo pieces to a larger ensemble work and exploring diverse approaches to contemporary instrumental sound.
As part of «ATTACCA – Festival für aktuelle Musik» at the FHNW Academy of Music in Basel, students from the fields of audio design, composition, open creation and contemporary music will present their current artistic projects. The programme includes original compositions, performances, improvisations and works by contemporary composers. The concerts will take place over several days in various formats and with different line-ups.
Seraina Ramseier (flute); Andrei Riazantsev (clarinet); Ioanna Boultadaki (violin); Yu-Yun Peng (viola); Maksim Barbash (cello); Raphaëlle Proust (piano); Alexandre Tavares (piano); Yi-Zhen Tsai (percussion); Mathias Remåd (electric guitar); Tba (harp)
Jérôme Combier (*1971): «Terra d'ombra» for cello, harp and piano (2011)
James Tenney (1934–2006): «KOAN» for solo violin (1971)
Elena Rykova (*1991): «Zigzag to Callisto» for solo electric guitar (2018)
Robin Hoffmann (*1970): «An-Sprache» for solo body percussion (2000)
Gérard Grisey (1946–1998): «Vortex temporum» for piano and five instruments (1994–96)
60 minutes, no break