Vladislav Jaros was born in Karlsbad, Czech Republic. Following his undergraduate education he studied music and composition (classical guitar under Dana Hrabovska, theory under Walter Kläy and composition under Sándor Veress). He is active as a music teacher and interpreter. Some of his works have been produced and broadcast by national radio; Radio DRS. He is a member of the STV and the writers' society of Bern (published works: 'Aufzeichnungen eines Entwurzelten', novel, 1994 published by AutorInnenverlag Bern, 'Provenzalisches Requiem', novel, 1999, Edition MOSAIC Vienna).
Work list
Seven Preludes for Guitar (1981)
Humorous intermediate/difficult pieces with interesting effects. Relatively comprehensible for both player and listener.
Instrumentation: for flute (or oboe or violin) and guitar
An easily approachable piece in which equal demands are made on both interpreters. It is not a difficult piece to interpret and is well suited to an advanced student.
Instrumentation: for trumpet and symphonic orchestra or string orchestra
Duration: 35' 00" Manuscript
Instrumentenkarussel (Instrumentenführer für junge Leute) (1992)
Instrumentation: for a large orchestra
Comical variations on two Swiss folk song themes for diverse instrumental groups, sometimes playing register-like and sometimes as a whole orchestra.
Of a medium level of difficulty, can also be played, relatively easily, by a student or amateur orchestra.
A polyphonic tonal meshwork - fluctuations between chromatic and polypentatonic - irridescent sound surfaces. For chamber musical performances: wind quintet and string quintet.
A cycle of songs based on the poems by Ruth Loeb. Lyrical, colourful and expressive songs that can be interpreted as a cycle or as a selection ad libitum of individual songs. Relatively easy to perform.
A symphony concertante in one movement with two themes from G.Bizet. A very effective and rewarding piece in which over thirty-five percussion instruments play. Polyrhythmic parts alternate with turbulent polyphony on the plate instruments, harmonic, multi tonal and rhythmic surprises, as well as a demanding drum solo part. A delicacy for every percussion ensemble and a chance to demonstrate virtuosity.
Four movements in a post-modern manner, transparent like a sunny September day, bursting with subtle melancholy, an intermediate tonal piece written in conventional notation.
Instrumentation: for piano (only possible on a grand with three pedals)
A rewarding, virtuoso piece with numerous special effects, partly graphic but mostly conventionally notated. Lyrical episodes are set against turbulent, rhythmical and eruptive parts. Together they search for and find the compositions equilibrium, the outcome being the musical landscape and form of the piece. To be devoured by every pianist who, not only likes to play music, but also searches for a challenge therein.
Liederzyklus nach Gedichten von Joachim Ringelnatz (2002)
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano and guitar
Texts: Joachim Ringelnatz
Comical songs with surprising harmony and delightful rhythm. This cycle is composed partly in graphic notation and partly in traditional notation. Some special effects are required by the voices and the guitar accompaniment. The harmony of the songs wanders between tonality, polytonality and atonality. Relatively easy to understand and easy to perform post modern bawdy songs.
Variationen über "Vreneli ab em Guggisberg" (2002)
Instrumentation: for guitar
A conventionally notated, easy to understand and very effective piece for guitar solo. A theme with eight variations using expanded tonality, colourful and typical guitarish nuances - an absolute delicacy for any guitarist. Intermediate to difficult.
This poetic piece in a post modern style has echoes of impressionism and jazz, dreamy slow rubarto passages contrast with rhythmical ones, a conventionally notated piece for intermediate/advanced players.
A playful piece in three movements full of vitality and Hungarian rhythm. Frolicsome parts alternate with melancholic parts.
No. 1: Allegretto (13') and No. 2: Adagio (15') are self-contained and can be performed seperately.
Character pieces ranging from easy to difficult. 10 pictures (the dreams of a boy centred around Christmas). Accessible, full of humour and colours. Postmodern - surprising harmonies and rhythms.
Instrumentation: for orchestra (2.2.2cl-B.2/2hn-F.2tpt-B/2perc/strquintet)
Two slow outer movements, deep-rooted with partly sad partly emphatic expression. The middle part, in contrast, is a lively, wild music with an almost over-the-top existence. Postmodern, harmonic structure: augmented tonality and free atonality.
Instrumentation: for orchestra (2.2.2cl-B.2/2hn-F.2tpt-B/3perc/harp/strquartet)
Seven pictures (character pieces) from 'Das Burgfest' (a musical fairytale for children set for speaker and orchestra). Full of colours and surprises, accessible and easy to play. Postmodern, augmented tonality, partly 10-tone structures.
Instrumentation: for speaker and orchestra (2(pic)2.2.2/2.2.0.0/cel.3perc/str)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
Also versions for:
speaker and string orchestra
speaker and wind quintet
speaker and piano
An amusing, modern and completely atypical fairytale in which, for once, the woman plays the active role and takes her destiny into her own hands. A diversified, colourful story with lively music.
Instrumentation: for clarinet orchestra (ebcl, 9cl-b, ebacl, bcl, cbcl)
A symphonic poem depicting the flow of the river from its source to its estuary at Rotterdam. Five quotes from Swiss, German, and Dutch folk music.
Freely tonal with several effects and atonal surfaces, easy to understand and play. Medium level of difficulty.
Instrumentation: for panflutes (or flutes), taragot (or oboe) and organ (or flute, clarinet and organ)
In memoriam Sándor Veress.
A piece with two themes from Hungarian folk music, slow lyrical parts alternate with lively, quick and very rhythmical parts. Expanded tonality.
Instrumentation: for string orchestra (vn 1, 2, va, vc, db)
Easily accessible, atmospherically very dense character pieces (also suitable for an amateur string orchestra). Tonality, bitonality and quintal harmony.
Five charming, atmospherically dense and playful pieces for guitar. The techniques and tone possibilities of the guitar are presented here in an exemplary manner.
Instrumentation: for euphonium and orchestra (pic.2.2.2.2/2.2.1.0/perc/cel/str)
A colourful concertino in one movement, playful and blithe, dancey. Extended tonality throughout, middle part is atonal. An easily comprehensible and rewarding piece for both musicians and audience alike.
A spirited, rhythmical first part leads to a calm, poetic middle part broken only by motives from the first part. The sultry reprise and coda finish this piece that is rousing in every aspect.
Instrumentation: for 3 concert double basses (or 3 violoncelli)
"Musik für drei Kontrabässe" is a diversified piece of music in four movements, each carrying a programmable title:
I Einmarsch,
II Schizophrene Spielchen,
III Hoffnungslosigkeit,
IV Danza sarcastica,
This piece musically depicts the invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviets (1968) and the years that followed. The music does not necessarily need a programme.
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano and orchestra (1.1.1.0/gtr/str)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
Instrumentation:
1. Dreams: fl, ob, mezzo, gtr, str
2. Recuerdos de la Alhambra: mezzo, gtr, str
3. Tears: fl, ob, kl, mezzo, gtr, str
The composer has written an English text and a melodie to the well-known pieces by Francisco Tàrrega and intrumented the pieces for chamber orchestra. In he orchestral version, the music of Francisco Tàrrega sounds in an unknown colour, intensity and musical quality that must be heard.
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, guitar and orchestra (or just guitar accompaniment)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
The author wrote an English version of the well-known Catalan folksong 'El noy de la mara', set it for orchestra and added lyrical instrumental interludes.
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, guitar and orchestra (or just piano or guitar)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
An atmospheric orchestral song created in San Fransisco; one is able to hear in the music this beautiful city and the fog, which intermittently ascends from the sea to envelop this famous bridge. Tonal, English text written by the composer.
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, piano and orchestra
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
The author composed a song from the middle part (Un poco andante e cantabile) of the Fantaisie Impromtu for piano by F. Chopin by using a voice and making several additions, wrote an English text and orchestrated the resulting, filigree song, which demands to be heard.
Instrumentation: for clarinet, guitar and orchestra (also clarinet and guitar or piano)
The turbulent first part transforms into a melodious middle part prior to a varied recapitulation. An effective, temperamental piece of music with a Spanish soul.
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, guitar, harp and orchestra
Texts: Heinrich Heine
The author added several short pieces to this famous song by Felix Mendelsohn and set it for chamber orchestra. The song shines with previously unknown colour and beauty.
The author wrote a new English text and a piano accompaniment to the well-known Catalan song 'Testament d'Amelia', thus enriching and making more varied its musical structure. He also extended the song in the style of a folk melody to create a new part with a climax, which is missing from the original folksong. An atmospheric song with a melancholic atmosphere.
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, guitar and orchestra
This famous aria from Georg Friedrich Händel sounds in fresh colours in this instrumentation by Jaros. The composer also also composed a catchy interlude.
Instrumentation: for three solo guitars, guitar orchestra and double bass
An amusing piece for acoustic guitars, the three solo guitars have the extended part, the guitar orchestra is simply conceived. Also suitable for amature guitar players. Apart from several short atonal parts, this piece is tonal throughout.
An amusing piece for acoustic guitar. The three solo guitars have the difficult part. Also suitable for amateur guitarists. Tonal throughout apart from several short atonal insets.
Eine Fortsetzung der vorherigen zwei Bänder Nocturnes. Spieltechnisch mittelschwer bis anspruchsvoll, postmoderne atmosphärische Stücke mit interessanten Harmonien, Melodien und Farben
2 Postmoderne Stücke für drei Gitarren, erster Satz ist langsam und lyrisch, der zweite schnell mit überraschenden Harmonien und akzentuierten Rhythmen. Gut geeignet auch für fortgeschrittene Gitarrenschüler.
Duration: 6' 50" Manuscript
Drei leichte Quartette für junge Gitarristen (2017)
Instrumentation: 4 klass. Gitarren
Charakterstücke. Gut geeignet auch für Gitarrenschüler nach 2-3 Jahren Unterricht