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Niederberger Maria A.

(02. 03. 1949)

Niederberger Maria A.
East Tennessee State University
P O Box 70661
USA-TN 37614 Johnson City
USA

Tel: +1 /423 439 5946

www.maniederberger.com



Genre: Classical Music
Professional activity: Composers
Biography
* 02. 03. 1949.

Maria A. Niederberger was born in Davos in canton Graubünden and grew up in Nidwalden. She studied composition and music theory in Massachusetts and California, USA. Amongst her teachers were Donald Martino (Harvard University), Arthur Berger, Martin Boykan (Brandeis Univerity) and Richard Swift (University of California Davis). As a student she won the O. B. Valente Memorial Prize for Excellence in musical composition and several scholarships. After receiving her doctorate from the Brandeis University she continued her compositional works and taught at American High Schools. Today she is professor at the East Tennessee State University where she teaches music theory and composition.

Work list

Daedaleum (1984)

Instrumentation: for cello solo

The non-traditional note heads in the notation change with the way of playing (pii, col legno, etc.).

Duration: 5' 30"

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Inferences (Rückschlüsse) (1985)

Instrumentation: for fl(afl).cl(bcl)bn/2perc/pf/vn.va.vc

Accentuated piano part.

Duration: 8' 00"

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Album Pages (1988-1989)

Instrumentation: for violin solo

Duration: 6' 00"

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D Vogelschiichi (1989)
Song cycle

Instrumentation: for youth choir (SATBar) and soli (from the choir)

Texts: Felix Stöckli

Lyrics in the local dialect of Nidwald by Felix Stöckli.1. Nid uiswiiche, 2. Zangg vo de junge Chräje, 3. Oh die Jährli, 4. Zangg ve de-n-alte Chräje, 5. Stirm hend pfuided, 6. Ringelreihe vo de junge Chräje, 7. Nid uiswiiche.

Duration: 8' 00"

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Piano Quintet (1990)

Instrumentation: for string quartet and piano

Duration: 10' 00"

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Tandem Points (1993)

Instrumentation: for flute, oboe, bass clarinet, horn, two percussion, violin, viola, violoncello and double-bass

Horn and percussion accentuated.

Duration: 9' 00"

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Christiane (1994)

Instrumentation: for children's choir

Texts: Matthias Claudius

Text: Matthias Claudius.

Duration: 2' 00"
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Sounds of Space-Time (Klänge von Raum-Zeit) (1994)

Instrumentation: for clarinet (also bass clarinet), marimba and piano

The clarinet plays solo. Virtuosic passages. Demanding.

Duration: 18' 00"

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September (1994)

Instrumentation: for female choir

Texts: Werner Bergengrün

Text: Werner Bergengrün.

Duration: 1' 00"
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Tragische Geschichte (1994)

Instrumentation: for children's choir

Texts: Adalbert von Chamisso

Text: Adalbert von Chamisso.

Duration: 2' 00"
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"Oh grosses Wunder". Ein Weihnachtslied (erste Fassung) (1995)
A Christmas carol (first version).

Instrumentation: for choir and organ, for choir with flute, triangle and string quartet (string ensemble)

Texts: Maria Niederberger

Choir is one - two part, four strophes and in a traditional tonal style. German text by M. Niederberger.


Duration: 4' 00"

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Einmal (1995)

Instrumentation: for choir

Texts: Erica Pedretti

Text: Erica Pedretti.

Duration: 1' 00"
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Lieder für hohe Stimmen (1995)

Instrumentation: for soprano and alto voices

Texts: Carl Sandburg, Gertrud Burkhalter, Friedrich Bischoff, Ernst Penzoldt

The four German a-cappella songs (two to four-part) are in a traditional tonal style and suitable for an amateur choir, it is not without difficulties. The pieces can be performed individually.
1. Carl Sandburg: Der Nebel (two-part)
2. Gertrud Burkhalter: D Chrinne (two-part)
3. Friedrich Bischoff: Schneefall (four-part)
4. Ernst Penzoldt: Abreise (canon for three sopranos)


Duration: 6' 00"

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"Oh grosses Wunder": eine Liedsammlung (Zwei Weihnachts- und drei Neujahrslieder) (1995-1999)

Instrumentation: for high voice and small orchestra (fl.cl/perc/2.1.1.1)

Texts: Volkslied

I. Oh, grosses Wunder (second version) (M. Niederberger) 3'10
II. Fluss der Zeit (M. Niederberger) 1'40
III. Die Nacht ist hin (J. Chr. Günther) 2'10
IV. Zum Neuen Jahr (E. Mörike) 1'50
V. Neujahrsglocken (C.F. Meyer) 2'20
Suitable for a youth choir and a small professional orchestra.

Duration: 12' 00"

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Destiny (1995)

Instrumentation: for mixed choir

Texts: Edwin Arnold

Text: Edwin Arnold.

Duration: 2' 00"
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Durch die Wipfel (1995)

Instrumentation: for children's choir

Texts: Adalbert von Chamisso, Matthias Claudius, Josef von Eichendorff, Maria Niederberger

Lieder nach Texten von Adalbert von Chamisso, Matthias Claudius, Josef von Eichendorff, Maria Niederberger.

Duration: 8' 00"
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Frühlingsmusen (1995)

Instrumentation: for children's choir

Texts: Maria Niederberger

Text von der Komponistin.

Duration: 1' 00"
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In der Nacht (1995)

Instrumentation: for children's choir

Texts: Joseph von Eichendorff

Text: Joseph von Eichendorff.

Duration: 1' 00"
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Schlittle (1995)

Instrumentation: for female choir

Texts: Traugott Meyer

Text: Traugott Meyer.

Duration: 2' 00"
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The Door (1995)

Instrumentation: for mixed choir

Texts: Miroslav Holub, Ian Milner

Text: Miroslav Holub, Ian Milner.

Duration: 1' 20"
Manuscript
Wait for Me (1995)
Song cycle

Instrumentation: for soprano with piano accompaniment

Texts: Silja Walter, Pablo Neruda, Langstston Hughes, Ingeborg Bachmann

Four songs, two German and two English. All texts were translated by the composer.

Duration: 10' 00"

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Six Choral Songs (1996)

Instrumentation: for mixed a-cappella choir

Texts: Volkslied

1. Under the Greenwood Tree, 2. Nocturne, 3. A Boy's Head, 4. Advent, 5. The Door, 6. Destiny. Traditional tonal style, relatively free rhythmics.

Duration: 10' 00"

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Petite Suite (1996)

Instrumentation: for viola

I. Saltarello (A Gymnast's Routine) (Saltarello — Turnübung)
II. In Summer we Dance (Eclectic Variations) (Im Sommer tanzen wir — eklektische Variationen)
III. Mitten im Leben sind wir...

Duration: 5' 30"
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Sonnenspur: Tonbilder aus Kalifornien (1996-1997)

Instrumentation: for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, two percussion, piano, string quartet and double-bass

Fantasy, prelude, I. Nächtlicher Kojotentanz, II. Morgensonn' das Meer enthüllet, III. Purple Horses, IV. Yosemite.
Accentuated percussion.

Duration: 11' 00"

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Towards the Sound of River Aa (Dem Klang der Aa entgegen) (1996)

Instrumentation: for symphony orchestra (2(pic).2.2.1.cbn/4.2.2.btbn.0/timp.2perc/hp.pf/str)

Duration: 4' 30"

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A Swift Progression (Eine rasche Fortschreitung) (1997)

Instrumentation: for violin solo

Duration: 3' 00"

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On Winter's Margin (Am Rande des Winters) (1997)

Instrumentation: for marimba and violin

I. First Reflection, Interlude 1, II. Second Reflection, III. Princess of Crumbs, Interlude 2: A Hymn, IV. Ice Flowers. A loose connection to a poem by Mary Oliver.

Duration: 12' 00"

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Images (1997)

Instrumentation: for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, double-bass, piano and percussion

I. Fluid Shapes, II. Light and Shadow, III. Symmetries - Broken Symmetries.Piano and trumpet accentuated.

Duration: 20' 00"

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Vernissage: Musikalische Gedanken und Skizzen für Klavier (1998)
Musical thoughts and sketches for piano

I. Antezendenz, II. Blautöne, III. Stilleben, IV. Szene, V. Wellen und Vektoren, VI. Finale.

Duration: 10' 30"

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Concerto for Oboe and Instrumental Ensemble (1999-2000)

Instrumentation: for oboe solo, flute (piccolo), clarinet, horn, harp, two violins, viola, violoncello and double-bass

This piece is suitable for oboe and ensemble but oboe and a small orchestra is preferable. The oboe is very demanding but the harp and horn also play important parts.

Duration: 20' 00"

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Thoughts 2001 (2000-2001)

Instrumentation: for violin solo

I. Story Telling (Geschichten erzählen)
II. Shadow Lines and Sudden Gleams (Schattenlinien und Plötzliche Ahnungen)
III. Blue Ridges

Duration: 6' 00"
Manuscript
With Song and Trumpet Calls (2001)

Instrumentation: for mixed choir (SATBarB), trumpet and trombone (horn in F when necessary)

Texts: Maria Niederberger, Anonymus

A Christmas offering.
Text: Middle age (Latin), Maria A. Niederberger (English).

Duration: 3' 00"
Manuscript
I Sing For Joy (2001)

Instrumentation: for mixed choir

Text based on Psalms 92.

Duration: 1' 30"
Manuscript
An Unexpected Journey (2002)

Instrumentation: for organ

I. Prayer
II. Spirit of the Ocean
III. Vision of the Humble

Duration: 10' 00"
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Movement for Solo Violin, Harp, and Symphony Orchestra (2002)

Instrumentation: for violin solo, harp and orchestra (2.1.ca.1.1/2.1.2.0/timp.xyl/str)

Duration: 6' 00"
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While Shepherds Watched (2002)
A Christmas Carol

Instrumentation: for organ, choir, tenor and female ensemble (SSSAAA)

Texts: Nahum Tate

The female ensemble can be replaced by the organ if required.

Duration: 6' 00"
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Full Pockets (Volle Taschen) (2003-2005)
Song cycle

Instrumentation: for soprano, harp and flute

Songs to the following poems:
—Unterwegs (On the Road) (Anna Achmatova)
—Ode to the Storm (Ode an den Sturm) (Pablo Neruda)
—(nnn)
—The Harp (Die Harfe)(Pablo Neruda)

Duration: 14' 00"
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Folia for Solo Clarinet (2004)

Duration: 3' 00"
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Aevaw I for Solo Flute (2004)

Instrumentation: for transverse flute and light percussion (wood bells, two small bells, triangle, rain stick)

Rainstick: a North American Indian instrument (or a substitute)
I. Liberamente (In freier Weise)
II. Waves (Wellen)
III. Ancient River (Uralter Fluss)
Poem by Mark Halperin
Besides traditional play this piece also requires the mastering of new tone production such as whistling tones, glissandi, clapper clicks, flatter tongue, coloured sounds etc. In the second movement the poem is partly recited and partly projected onto a screen together with suitable art photography. The piece can be performed fully instrumentally, without projection, as a variation or as required.

Duration: 7' 00"
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Soliloqui: 1841 Lives (2005)

Instrumentation: for clarinet solo

Duration: 3' 40"
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Wiegenlied (Lullaby) (2005)

Instrumentation: for soprano, violin and cello

In the traditional style.
To Clemens Brentano's "Wiegenlied".

Duration: 2' 00"
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Baby, Dream You Dream (2008)

Instrumentation: for tenor and piano

Texts: Maria A. Niederberger

Duration: 3' 00"
Manuscript
Säntis Thoughts (2008)

Instrumentation: for violin and piano

Duration: 13' 00"
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Time Gates: DreaMs and Memories, op. 200 (2009)

Instrumentation: for clarinet quartet (3c-bl, bcl)

Duration: 9' 00"
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Mountain Visions (2010)

Instrumentation: for violin solo

Duration: 10' 00"
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Jesus Paid It All: An Old Hymn Made New (2013)

Instrumentation: for tenor solo, female choir (SSAA), violin solo and piano

Texts: Elvina Mable Hall

Duration: 4' 00"
Manuscript
Christmas for All (2021)
Wehnachten für Alle

Instrumentation: 2 Chöre SATB (antiphonal), and kleines Sinfonie Orchester

Texts: Maria A. Niederberger: A Star Shall Guide

Antiphonales Chorwerk mit kleinem Orchester. Tonal/modal geschrieben.
In diesem Werk kommunizieren ein Engel??" und irdischer Chor. Neben dem Englischen Gedicht “A Star Shall Guide “ verwende ich Vokalisierungen und lateinische Passagen für den Chor der Engel. Am Ende verbinden sich beide Chöre.

Duration: 5' 50"

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Four Movements for Violin and Piano (Vier Sätze für Violine und Klavier) (2020)
I. Corona Sonate; II. Meditation; III. Intermezzo; IV. Ritournelle

Instrumentation: Violine und Klavier

Die vier Sätze sind kontrastierend. Während der erste Satz suchend und flehend ist, stellt der zweite Satz mit meditierender Musik das Gleichgewicht wieder her. Der leichte dritte Satz wird vom Ritournelle des vierten Satzes abgelöst.

Duration: 16' 40"

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