String orchestra / String ensemble
Balz TrümpyStück für Streichorchester (1969)
Colourful sound surfaces alternate with melodic and rhythmically stamped passages.
Duration: 12' 00"
Irena GriegPax Vobis (1993)
Instrumentation: for forty strings (12.10.8.6.4)
Duration: 12' 00"
Vladislav JarosZwei Lieder nach Gedichten von Peter Weibel (1985)
Instrumentation: for singing voice and strings (or string quartet)
Texts: Peter Weibel
The autumn atmosphere becomes music, as delicate as poems by Weibel. Relatively simple to perform. An appeal to the musicality of interpreters...
Duration: 14' 00"
Kurt MeierAlso hat Gott die Welt geliebt (1995)
Ecclesiastical concertInstrumentation: for tenor, baritone, choir and string orchestra
Duration: 20' 00"
(Parts: CHF 38.00)
Louisa LasdunFRACTAL (1996)
Instrumentation: for twenty strings (6.6.3.4.1)
A three-part piece written for an amateur choir.
Andante inquieto - Prestissimo e molto energico - Andante Tranquillo.
A quasi autobiographical chronicle of a day in the life of a mother with two small children. A commission by Chris Walton for the 'Witikoner Streichorchester'.
Duration: 4' 00"
Vladislav JarosSinfonie für Streicher und Schlagzeug (1986)
Instrumentation: (8, 8, 4, 4 - 4 Schlgz)
A rewarding piece, effective and relatively accessible to the public.
Duration: 25' 00"
Kurt MeierIm Anfang war das Wort (1995)
Ecclesiastical concertInstrumentation: for baritone and string orchestra
Duration: 5' 00"
incl. parts
Frédéric BolliRicercar super "Jesu, meine Freude" (1982)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Duration: 5' 00"
Alfred Felder... pasar por la calle... Passacaglia für Streicher (1986)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Passacaglia in four movements: "Ich bin, ich weiss nicht wer; ich komme, ich weiss nicht woher; ich gehe, ich weiss nicht wohin; mich wunderts, dass ich so fröhlich bin." From the 'cherubinischen Wandersmann' by Angelus Silesius.
Duration: 16' 00"
Andreas ZurbriggenRisse in gefrorener Zeit (2011)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Duration: 5' 00"
Parts: CHF 24.--
Kit PowellConcerto for 2 Violins and String Orchestra (1989)
Demanding solo voices with amateur choir.
Duration: 25' 00"
Paul Cliftcolours are like memories of other colours (2014) Instrumentation: for string octet with sound-file playback
Duration: 12' 00"
Urban MäderInstrumentation: for sixteen solo strings (9.3.3.1)
Refined, far-reaching music with multifaceted sound appearances which, having scarcely taken shape, quickly evaporate, spinning away.
Duration: 16' 00"
Heidi Baader-NobsContrevenant (1990)
Instrumentation: for violoncello solo and nine strings (2.2.2.1)
Duration: 16' 00"-17' 00"
(Solo part: sFr. 16.-)
Michel HostettlerIntermède no. 2 (1977)
Instrumentation: for flute, oboe and organ (or strings)
Duration: 6' 00"
Vladislav JarosCum grano salis (1992/2022)
Instrumentation: for wind quintet and strings
A polyphonic tonal meshwork - fluctuations between chromatic and polypentatonic - irridescent sound surfaces. For chamber musical performances: wind quintet and string quintet.
Duration: 15' 20"
Bernhard SieberSinfonia concertante (1965-2012)
für Orgel, Oboe, Streicher Concertino und Streichorchester ripienoInstrumentation: Orgel, Oboe solo, Vl. 1 + 2 soli, Vla solo, Vlc. solo, Kb. solo, Streicher ripieno: Vl. 1 + 2, Vla., Vlc., Kb.
Duration: 25' 30"
Parts: CHF 70.00
Orgelauszug: CHF 33.00
Vladislav JarosThrenos (In memoriam Sandor Veress) (1992)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra (8.8.4.4.2)
Funeral music, polytonal and chromatic, emotional micro intervallic sound surfaces alternate with linear networks.
Duration: 12' 00"
Josef KostConcerto for Violin and String Orchestra. "Lot's Wife" (1995)
"Lot's Wife"Instrumentation: for solo violin and twelve strings (3.3.3.2.1)
From the scene in the Old Testament where Lots wife transgresses while fleeing Sodom, she looks back and ossifies. The violin concerto addresses the inner mental activity. The perception of the self can be a defensive, rigid death of feeling, or it can lead to a new life. Demanding for both soloist and ensemble.
Duration: 16' 00"
Maria A. Niederberger"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"
(Version with instruments: CHF 14.-)
Hansruedi WilliseggerSuite über "Wenn alle Brünnlein fliessen" (1960)
Instrumentation: for piano, trumpet, horn, percussion and string orchestra
Duration: 23' 00"
Nicolas BolensHommage à L.v.B. (1997)
Instrumentation: for string quintet or string orchestra
'Hommage à L.v.B.' is a didactical work based on the final part of Beethoven's third symphony. It is aimed at conductors who wish to make technical progress and master most of the difficulties inherent in a performance of the classical work.
Duration: 7' 00"
Martin SchlumpfOstinato I (1980)
Instrumentation: for three improvising musicians (any instruments), string orchestra and harpsichord
The improvised part is composed for wind instruments, double-bass and drums, but can just as easily be realised using other instruments.
Duration: 31' 00"
Josef KostInstrumentation: for violin, guitar, double-bass and strings (4.4.2.2.0)
A major, a minor, an augmented and a diminished triad, giving all twelve tones of an octave, are woven together harmonically and melodically (serial). Predominantly modal rhythm, determinate sound room, differentiated dynamic. Three short expressionistic pieces. Difficult.
Duration: 11' 00"
Alfred FelderIm See ist Feuer (1990-1997)
MusicInstrumentation: for violin, violoncello and orchestra
Double concert;
Score for orchestra: strings and two percussionists.
"The fire below and the sea above battle and defeat one another…" from the symbol GO out of the Chinese oracle book I Ging.
Duration: 30' 00"
Alex RüediMorning in Salina (2003)
Instrumentation: for big band (5sx/4tpt.4tbn/pf/gtr/db/perc) and string orchestra
Duration: 30' 00"
Stephan LaufferIkarus oder Der Tanz des Menschen über dem Abgrund (2008)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Duration: 5' 00"
parts included
Rudolf JaggiSinfonie in d (1967)
Instrumentation: for string instruments
Grave / Allegro moderato - Andante - Vivace.
Duration: 22' 00"
(Parts: CHF 55.-)
Eric Gaudibert5 Pièces brèves (1976)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
The first 4 pieces are orchestrations of the 4 miniatures for piano. The fifth piece was intended for strings. Rather easy.
Duration: 12' 00"
Nicolas BolensD'eau et de bois (2000)
Instrumentation: for marimba and string orchestra
Duration: 7' 00"
Luca Martin(re)action (2019)
Instrumentation: for Strings
Uraufführung: 3.11.2019, Alte Kirche Boswil; Dirigent: Alexandre Clerc; Kammerorchester 65 (K65)
Duration: 7' 30"
Erik SzékelyLongimirance (2000)
Instrumentation: for strings min: (6.6.4.4.2), piano and percussion
Duration: 9' 00"
Laurent MettrauxConcerto pour 15 cordes solistes, M. 481 (1994)
Instrumentation: (8.3.3.1)
Every instrumentalist is at the same time soloist, chamber musician and member of an orchestra. Three movements: passionate in the first, elegiac in the second, the third being more rhythmical with successive cadenzas for the fifteen soloists.
Duration: 20' 00"
(Parts are available seperately from the composer)
Alfred Knüselfünf Anregungen, in Geschichten zu hören (1994)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra or ten solo strings (4.2.2.2 or multiple score)
Duration: 18' 00"
Felix SchüeliWallalaweia (2007)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Over a theme from Wagner's "Rheingold".
Can be played without difficulty by an amateur string orchestra.
Duration: 12' 00"
(Voices: CHF 25.-)
Michael SchneiderRubin (2001)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Beguiling musical fragments of the duet "Sancta mater istud agas" from Pergolesi's Stabat Mater emerge from the musical flow... intrumented anew, they are found at the original position in the score, while the passages between the duet are "filled" with new ciphers/gestures over the Stabat Mater motive. The tonal material is developed from and leads to this original quote. Short episodes by the solo violin and string quartet serve to remind of an over-the-top concerto manner, which was pointed out by contemporary critics in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. The "newly composed" movement in its original length is framed by symbolic parts. At the beginning stands an "inclined plane" of Pergolesi fragments, which is penetrated "cross like" by a rising bourdon. The 2 x 7 "accents" of the coda represent the 14 Stations of the Cross.
Duration: 11' 00"
Alfred FelderVision, music for strings (1994-1995)
Instrumentation: for thirteen solo strings (8.2.2.1) or string orchestra (16.4.4.2)
A journey inside us:"All of a sudden I was surrounded by a fire coloured cloud..." (R. Bucke).
Duration: 22' 00"-24' 00"
Felix Baumannmenschenfleiss (2002-2003)
MusicInstrumentation: for string orchestra
Based on a poem by Ernst Jandl.
From the late collision of extreme opposites there grows a sound room consisting of out-of-tune harmonic spectra, spectra whose penetrability and opacities evoke memories of pure sounds and hidden anticipation.
Duration: 14' 00"
Rudolf JaggiConcertino (1970)
Instrumentation: for solo flute, solo oboe, solo violin and strings
Duration: 8' 00"
parts: CHF 25.-
Kit PowellBoundaries (1997)
Instrumentation: for two string orchestras and percussion
Stereophonic work for two amateur choirs and percussionists.
Duration: 17' 00"
(parts: 90.00)
Mischa KäserAbenteuer in Sachen Haut (1993)
Instrumentation: for ten strings (5.2.2.1) and flute
Fifteen micro-chromatic variations over a diatonic melody. Independent playing techniques required. Needs lots of rehearsing but is technically quite simple.
Duration: 24' 00"
Alfred KnüselUntersuchung - das Hörbare und das Vermutbare (1996)
Instrumentation: for clarinet (Ebcl, bcl, bthn-f, bcl, cbcl-b), percussion instruments (2-4) and strings (4.2.2.1)
Duration: 15' 00"
Dieter Ammannstellen (2008)
Instrumentation: for strings (8.3.2.1)
Duration: 10' 30"
(Stimmen SME: sFr. 75.00)
Bernhard SieberConcert for English horn and string orchestra (1975/2008)
Duration: 16' 25"
(Parts: CHF 40.-, Piano reduction: CHF 25.00)
Cécile MartiSeeing Time 2 (2020)
BallettInstrumentation: for chamber orchestra
Rudolf JaggiKonfrontationen (1973)
Instrumentation: for twelve solo strings
Duration: 13' 00"
Walter BaerElegie (1988)
Instrumentation: for horn quartet and string orchestra
Duration: 12' 00"
Ruedi DebrunnerPsalms (1995)
Instrumentation: for two sopranos, choir and string orchestra
Duration: 20' 00"
Parts: CHF 30.-
Piano reduction: CHF 40.-
Bernhard SieberVerkündigung (1981-2016)
Einsätzige Kantate über Lukas 1, 26 - 55Instrumentation: S,A,T,B, - Soli, Gemischter Chor (S,A,T,B), Streichorchester (Violine 1 + 2, Viola, Violoncello, Kontrabass, Orgel (mit Pedal!)
Duration: 18' 42"
Klavierauszug CHF 24.00; Parts CHF 55.00
Alfred KnüselFrühling gestehen (1997)
Instrumentation: for singing voice, strings (1.1.1.1.1), flute and percussion
Duration: 23' 00"
Vladislav JarosDrei Fugen (2005)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra (8.8.4.4.2)
A free adaptation of the orchestral version.
Duration: 10' 00"
Alfred KnüselDrei Konzertante Stücke: 1. Spielplan (1997) Instrumentation: for violin solo, strings and percussion
It is possible to perform the 'three concertante pieces' separately but they are also meant as a cycle with the following order: 'Spielplan' - 'Schwebende Zentren' - 'Wendepunkt' where a movement from J.H.F. Bibers 'Mysterien-Sonaten' or J.S. Bachs 'Sonaten und Partite' is interposed between 'Spielplan' and 'Schwebende Zentren' and 'Schwebende Zentren' and 'Wendepunkt'.
Duration: 6' 00"
Alfred KnüselDrei Konzertante Stücke: 2. Schwebende Zentren (1997) Instrumentation: for violin solo, strings and percussion
It is possible to perform the 'three concertante pieces' separately but they are also meant as a cycle with the following order: 'Spielplan' - 'Schwebende Zentren' - 'Wendepunkt' where a movement from J.H.F. Bibers 'Mysterien-Sonaten' or J.S. Bachs 'Sonaten und Partite' is interposed between 'Spielplan' and 'Schwebende Zentren' and 'Schwebende Zentren' and 'Wendepunkt'.
Duration: 6' 00"
Bernhard Sieber"Meine Seele erhebt den Herrn" oder "Deutsches Magnificat" (1981)
Instrumentation: for female choir, string orchestra and organ
Duration: 10' 00"
Walter BaerLa joie de vivre (1992/2004)
Instrumentation: for flute and string orchestra
Three different perspectives of a single picture bearing the same title by Picasso.
Préludes pour Antipolis - La danse des animaux - La danseuse nue.
String orchestra: 1.1.1.1.1 (all voices excluding the db are also divided).
Duration: 13' 00"
(Stimmenmaterial: CHF 41.40)
Balz TrümpyTahesha (1995)
Instrumentation: for flute or recorder (sopranino and alto recorder), violoncello and strings (4.4.2.2.1)
A preliminary instrumental study for the second movement of 'Helios'.
Duration: 12' 00"
Alfred KnüselDrei Konzertante Stücke: 3. Wendepunkt (1997) Instrumentation: for violin solo, strings and percussion
It is possible to perform the 'three concertante pieces' separately but they are also meant as a cycle with the following order: 'Spielplan' - 'Schwebende Zentren' - 'Wendepunkt' where a movement from J.H.F. Bibers 'Mysterien-Sonaten' or J.S. Bachs 'Sonaten und Partite' is interposed between 'Spielplan' and 'Schwebende Zentren' and 'Schwebende Zentren' and 'Wendepunkt'.
Duration: 6' 00"
Urs Peter SchneiderHölzerner Himmel: Ohrwurm, Uhrwerk, Ehrwort (1976-1979/1993)
Instrumentation: for eight - thirty two strings, eight - thirty two percussionists and eight - thirty two orators
Three concept pieces for a half-theatrical performance in purely verbal notation. Merry musical fairytale pieces created for children where each piece can also be performed singularly. Barely any technical difficulties but does require carefully controlled study of the tonal procedures. A stage director takes care of all the sensibly formed optical moments.
Duration: var.
Vladislav JarosJohann(a), der Wandermusikant (2006)
Musical fairytaleInstrumentation: 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.
Duration: 35' 00"
Rico GublerECO (2005)
In reference to the nocturne K 286 by MozartInstrumentation: for orchestra (4 string groups and 8 horns)
Duration: 5' 00"
Vladislav JarosFour Pictures for Strings (2007)
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.
Duration: 13' 00"
Nicolas BolensSOLI (2009)
Instrumentation: for alto solo and string orchestra
Duration: 18' 00"
Urban MäderTreibgut (2002)
Instrumentation: for violoncello and string orchestra (5.4.2.2.1)
Commissioned by Festival Stings Lucerne with the soloist Patrick Demenga. It is the renewed attempt to convey the movement of nature in non-imitative musical outlines.
Duration: 11' 00"
Thüring BrämKantate nach Sprüchen von Angelus Silesius (1986)
Instrumentation: for soprano, mixed choir and string orchestra
Texts: Angelus Silesius
A very good amateur choir with a professional orchestral accompaniment can perform this varified piece.
Duration: 17' 00"
Alfred KnüselFragmente I-IV (2000)
Instrumentation: for strings (1.1.1.1.2) and percussion
Four short contrasting pieces as a discourse on the archaic communication forms like the refrain forms, antiphonal singing or the repetition form.
Duration: 15' 00"
Balz TrümpyEIS EROTA (2002)
Instrumentation: for soprano, baritone, horn, two trumpets, trombone, percussion and strings
Texts: Altgriechisch
Sappho and Alkaios from the isle of Lesbos are amongst the most prestigious representatives of Greek lyrics strongly connected with the Orpheus saga. After the heavenly singer has lost his beloved Eurydice to the underworld and, spurned by his endless mourning, he seeks the love of other women. Bacchante tear him to pieces in an angry rage and cast his head into the sea. The tide washes it onto the shores of Lesbos - here his mouth is once again brought to speech by the lyric of the island.
Mythological notions merge with personal experience and sufferance in connection with the erotic. Eros is the 'weirdest God' (Alkaois) whose effect is to rip open the abyss between the highest fulfilment and the degeneration towards death. The elemental force with which he encompasses man awakes in him an orpheic longing for immortality and the desire to overcome the underworld; simultaneously bringing even more painfully the forlornness of his wish to consciousness. While Alkaios attempts to forget in wild drunkenness and sexual indulgence, we eavesdrop on Sappho, and the dark tones of a wish for love in which pain resonates with the transient.
EIS EROTA combines fragments from both poets to produce a dialogue on the subject of love and death.
Duration: 12' 00"
Michel HostettlerSphères (1988)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Duration: 12' 00"
Parts: CHF 40.-
Walter BaerWinter Music (2004)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
1. On the Way
2. Winter's Tale
3. Koleda
Duration: 16' 00"
(Stimmenmaterial: CHF 32.40)
Kit PowellAlles unter einem Hut (2008)
Instrumentation: for soprano and string orchestra
Setting of texts for children by Jürg Schubiger.
Suitable for an amateur orchestra.
Duration: 20' 00"
(Parts: CHF 36.00)
Vladislav JarosHommage à Francisco Tàrrega (2010)
3 SongsInstrumentation: 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.
Duration: 10' 00"
Josef HaselbachLeporellos Traum (The Dream of Leporello) (1989)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and piano
"A rhythmically moved, gesture-full, richly chromatic music." (Th. Gartmann) Second part of the trilogy based on Mozart's 'Don Giovanni'.
Duration: 24' 00"
Walter BaerconcertInstrumentation: for two solo violins and chamber orchestra (1.1.2.1/2.0.0.0/glock/str)
Duration: 10' 00"
(Stimmenmaterial: CHF 32.20)
Ruedi DebrunnerInstrumentation: for saxophone quartet, harp and string orchestra
Duration: 19' 00"
(Parts: CHF 50.-)
Martin WendelStreicherkonzert, op. 51 (1987)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra (6.6.4.4.2)
Four movements uncovering the structure and development of the music through constantly recurring combinations of intervals. With thematic, rhythmic and acoustic elements.
Duration: 17' 00"
Max E. KellerMozmax (1991)
Transformations from W.A. Mozart's "Salzburger Sinfonie" KV 138Instrumentation: for strings
Duration: 10' 00"
Walter BaerConcerto (2007)
Instrumentation: for alto saxophone, string orchestra, harp, vibraphone and marimbaphone
Duration: 21' 00"
(Parts sold separately)
Vladislav JarosNocturne (2010)
Instrumentation: for guitar and strings
Duration: 6' 00"
Stefan WerrenMantra (2002)
Instrumentation: for cello solo, strings and percussion (two players)
Duration: 11' 00"
Walter BaerEvocation (2008)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Duration: 12' 00"
(Stimmenmaterial: CHF 23.40)
Alfred FelderSagemattler-Walzer (2008)
Instrumentation: Streichorchester (Vl, Vla, Vc, Kbass)
2 Walzer der Volksmusikgruppe "d'Sagemattler" variiert und neu bearbeitet
Duration: 12' 00"
Stimmenmaterial ist beim Komponisten erhältlich
Ernst PfiffnerInstrumentation: for organ, strings (min. 12.12.10.8.6) and four percussion instruments
The title here comes from Gottlieb Muffat's (1690-1770) 'Componimenti Musicale'. In this piece two rather contrasting movements are set against each other (chamber musical registration and 'Pleno' effects, combine agile percussion and string figuration with long held single notes with chords, strict structures with improvisatory elements, and various blends of organ and orchestral sound).
Work series A: Music for concerts.
Duration: 20' 00"
Alfred Knüseltrotz ständigem Wechsel in immer derselben Rolle (2001-2006)
Nine variationsInstrumentation: for trumpet solo, string orchestra and percussion
Duration: 18' 00"
Thomas K. J. MejerTurbitide (2005)
5 miniaturesInstrumentation: for string orchestra (4.4.3.3.1)
Duration: 20' 00"
parts: CHF 43.00
Laurent MettrauxConcerto n. 2, M. 579 (1998)
Instrumentation: for violin and string orchestra (6.6.4.4.1 or 2)
First movement is virtuosic and passionate, the second quiet and ruminant and the third dynamic. The particularly expressive cadenza is at the end of the second movement.
Duration: 19' 00"
(Reduction for piano: sFr. 36.-; € 36.-; violin part: sFr. 18.-; € 18.-)
Vladislav JarosNova slova (2011)
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, guitar and strings (or just piano or guitar accompaniment))
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
A piece that puts new life into the traditional romantic song. Tonal, interesting harmonics. The song is availabe in three languages.
Duration: 4' 00"
De-Qing WenGutgori (2021)
Instrumentation: for gayaeum and string orchestra
Duration: 14' 00"
Parts: CHF 75.-
Vladislav JarosPepita (2011)
Instrumentation: for baritone, mezzo-soprano, 2 trumpets, accordion, guitar, e-bass, percussion and strings
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
A cheerful song with a catchy, typically Mexican rumba rhythm for a small orchestra.
A reminder of Mexico.
Duration: 3' 00"
Rudolf JaggiPetrus (Oratorium) (1989)
Instrumentation: for soprano, baritone, bass, choir (SATB), organ, flute, oboe, bassoon and strings
I Jünger
II Apostel
III Märtyrer
Hans-Jürg Meiersu e giù (sestiere, seconda lettura) (2013)
Instrumentation: für Streichensemble (6 V; 3 Va; 2 Vc; Kb)
Duration: 9' 00"
Stimmenmaterial: CHF 35.00
Alfred Felder- timeless - (2019)
music for stringsInstrumentation: Streicher Kammerorchester Violinen, Violen, Violoncelli, Kontrabässe
Auftragskomposition des Zürcher Kammerorchesters für die USA Tour 2019
Duration: 12' 00"
Stimmenmaterial ist beim Komponisten erhältlich
Eric GaudibertConcerto grosso (1998)
Instrumentation: for strings (4.4.4.3.1 or 3.3.3.2.1)
This work consists of three movements: 'D'alcuna stella adorno', 'Un'estranea dolcezza', 'E fra l'onde agitata' (quotations by Torquato Tasso). Every instrument has a separate part. The whole carries with it the spirit of the baroque concerto grosso. The work is of a medium to advanced level of difficulty but devoid of special effects.
Duration: 16' 00"
Hansruedi WilliseggerLazarus: Musik für einen Gottesdienst (1969)
Instrumentation: for baritone solo, congregation, flute, trumpet, percussion and strings
Duration: 29' 00"
Thüring BrämTorrenieri (1992)
Instrumentation: for horn solo and string orchestra
This piece, written for the Lucerne Festival Strings, can be easily introduced into a 'normal' string orchestra programme. It does, however, require great solo skills from the horn player.
Duration: 6' 15"
Balz TrümpyDaimon (2009)
Socrates' speech in Plato's "Symposium"Instrumentation: for 14 baritones and 14 strings
Duration: 16' 00"
Vladislav JarosUkolebavka (2012)
Instrumentation: for mezzo-soprano, piano, guitar and strings (or mezzo-soprano and piano / guitar or just guitars)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
A song of the heart. Tonal. Czech text is written by the composer. There also exists a version with English text under the title 'Lullaby'.
Duration: 3' 00"
Ernst PfiffnerCambiamenti concertanti (1981-1983) Instrumentation: for oboe, string orchestra (6.6.5.4.3) and percussion
The oboist plays the oboe d'amore in the movements I, III, IV; oboe in the movements II, V and the English horn in movement IV.Work series A: Music for concerts.
Duration: 16' 00"
Francisco ObietaToccata y tango (2008)
Concert Nr. 2Instrumentation: for Double Bass, Bandoneon, Piano and String Orchestra
Vladislav JarosHOME (2014)
Instrumentation: für Mezzosopran, akustische Gitarre, Streicher (oder Mezz, Klav oder Mezz, Fl, Klav)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
Duration: 4' 00"
Vladislav JarosChanson de la mer melancoliqu (2015)
Instrumentation: für Violine (oder Klarinette oder Flöte), Gitarre und Streicher (oder: Violine (oder Klarinette oder Flöte), Gitarre)
Texts: Vladislav Jaros
Leicht erweiterte Tonalität, langsame liedhafte Melodie, reizvolle Harmonien.
Duration: 4' 00"
Thüring BrämStreichquartett Nr. 3 "als Zuschauer am Rande des grossen Festes" (1997-1998)
'as an onlooker on the outskirts of a large celebration''As an onlooker on the outskirts of a large celebration' (therein adagio (4') for string orchestra, for the 80th birthday of Rudolf Baumgartner). Striking piece in four movements with extremely quiet and kinetically excited parts.
A version for string orchestra is also available.
Duration: 13' 00"
Michel HostettlerConcertino (2005)
Instrumentation: for flute and string orchestra
Duration: 17' 00"
Eric GaudibertPraeludium (2007)
Instrumentation: for string ensemble (5.4.3.3.1)
This very short piece of medium difficulty was composed for the Camerata Zurich to celebrate their 50th anniversary. At the end of the piece the violin quotes the theme of Alban Bergs violin concerto.
Duration: 2' 00"
(Parts: CHF 15.-)
Rudolf JaggiJe sais, Vièrge Marie (2004)
Instrumentation: for choir (SAB), soloists (SATB), panpipes and/or alto flute and small orchestra (perc/str)
Duration: 4' 00"
incl. Choir part
Jacques DemierreTraces (2003)
Instrumentation: for string orchestra
Duration: 15' 00"
(Material: CHF 30.-)
Markus ZempStalder J.F.X.D. (1725-1765) Sinfonia IV C-dur
Risoluto - Andantino - Presto ma non tantoInstrumentation: Streichorchester und 2 Hörner in Cst
Duration: 14' 00"
Stimmenauszüge total: 27.60 CHF
Markus ZempMeyer von Schauensee F.J.L. (1720-1789) Alma Redemptoris’
von Franz Joseph Leonti Meyer von Schauensee 1720-1789Instrumentation: für Tenor und Streichorchester
eine Marianische Antiphon
Duration: 7' 00"
parts total: 22.80 CHF
Markus ZempBETRUF (2000)
Instrumentation: 2 Ob./EH/Fg./2Hr./3Trp./gem. Chor/Streichorchester
Naturtonreihen (mit dem heute eher ungewohnten ‘Alphorn-Fa’ - gespielt mit Naturhörnern und Naturtrompeten), Alphornmelodik und Innerschweizer Betrufmotive bilden das
Basismaterial zu dieser Collage für Chor und Orchester. Getreue Wiedergaben (z.B. der vollständige Schrattenfluh-Betruf durch die 2. Trompete) kommen ebenso vor wie Improvisationen über bestimmte Tonvorräte. Beim Eingangschor handelt sich um die Vertonnung des Psalms 91,1 : Wer unter dem Schirm des Höchsten wohnt, wer im Schatten des Allmächtigen ruht, der darf sprechen zum Herrn: ‘Meine Zuflucht, meine Feste, mein Gott, auf den ich vertraue.’ Der längere rein instrumentale Mittelteil mündet in gewohnte Tonalität, und den Abschluss bildet der Bach'sche Choral BWV 13: „Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan“.
Duration: 10' 00"
Stimmenauszüge total: 18.60 CHF