Waespi Oliver
(05. 11. 1971)
Genre: Musique Classique
Biographie
* 05. 11. 1971.
Oliver Waespi, born in Zurich in 1971, studied composition as well as conducting and film music at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Zurich and completed his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London and in masterclasses. His tutors include Simon Bain- bridge, André Bellmont, Gerald Bennett, Sylvia Caduff, Peter Maxwell Davies, Brian Elias, Klaus Huber, Mark Kissoczy, Andreas Nick and Alfred Reed. Oliver Waespi’s music is per- formed by symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, choirs and numerous sym- phonic wind orchestras and brass bands all around the world. Works by Oliver Waespi have been performed at the George Enescu Festival, the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, the BBC's Hear and Now concert series, Swiss National Band Conventions, WASBE World Conferences, CBDNA Conferences, European Brass Band Festivals and numerous other festivals and con- certs. In addition, he regularly conducts workshops, works as a juror and teaches at the Bern University of the Arts.
Oliver Waespi pursues a wide range of musical interests, which leads him to composition projects in various areas. This also creates references to other art forms. Works such as "Volatile Gravity" for Jojo Mayer and the Basel Sinfonietta, "Viaduct" for the BBC Philhar- monic Orchestra or "Hypercube" for the Paris Brass Band can be heard as musical interpre- tations of urban landscapes and architectures. A project for the Ensemble TaG led to the combination of music with contemporary dance. Various pieces have references to poetry, such as "Flut" for the BBC Singers, "Nachtferne" for the Berne Chamber Orchestra, "Azur" for l'art pour l'Aar, "Weisser Atem" for the Brodsky string quartet, or "Ad Astra" for the Nouvel Ensemble Contemporain.
Some of Oliver Waespi’s works are reflections on folk music and early music. These include "As If A Voice Were in Them", "Traversada" or "Audivi Media Nocte". The latter piece brought him worldwide recognition among leading ensembles and reflects Waespi's ap- proach of combining individual, groove-related rhythms with the spatiality of orchestral structures. Other examples in this line of thought are pieces such as the "Divertimento" for the Swiss Wind Band Convention, "Out of Earth" for the symphonic wind orchestra Aulos or "At the Crossroads", commissioned by the Jena Philharmonic and the Brass Band BlechKlang. Several solo concerts complete Oliver Waespi’s body of work, including concer- tos for guitar and flute, harp and piano, french horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.
For his music, Oliver Waespi received numerous awards. These include the International George Enescu Composition Prize in 2003, the London Fellowship awarded by the Landis and Gyr Cultural Foundation in 2005/2006, a prize at the Uuno Klami Composing Competi- tion in Finland in 2009, composition grants of the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and the Dutch Eduard van Beinum Foundation, the Composition Prize of the Swiss Federation of Orchestras (EOV) in 2011, the NBA Revelli Award in the USA in 2013, the Stephan Jaeggi Prize in 2014 or the International BUMA Brass Award in the Netherlands in 2015.
Oliver Waespi, born in Zurich in 1971, studied composition as well as conducting and film music at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Zurich and completed his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London and in masterclasses. His tutors include Simon Bain- bridge, André Bellmont, Gerald Bennett, Sylvia Caduff, Peter Maxwell Davies, Brian Elias, Klaus Huber, Mark Kissoczy, Andreas Nick and Alfred Reed. Oliver Waespi’s music is per- formed by symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, choirs and numerous sym- phonic wind orchestras and brass bands all around the world. Works by Oliver Waespi have been performed at the George Enescu Festival, the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, the BBC's Hear and Now concert series, Swiss National Band Conventions, WASBE World Conferences, CBDNA Conferences, European Brass Band Festivals and numerous other festivals and con- certs. In addition, he regularly conducts workshops, works as a juror and teaches at the Bern University of the Arts.
Oliver Waespi pursues a wide range of musical interests, which leads him to composition projects in various areas. This also creates references to other art forms. Works such as "Volatile Gravity" for Jojo Mayer and the Basel Sinfonietta, "Viaduct" for the BBC Philhar- monic Orchestra or "Hypercube" for the Paris Brass Band can be heard as musical interpre- tations of urban landscapes and architectures. A project for the Ensemble TaG led to the combination of music with contemporary dance. Various pieces have references to poetry, such as "Flut" for the BBC Singers, "Nachtferne" for the Berne Chamber Orchestra, "Azur" for l'art pour l'Aar, "Weisser Atem" for the Brodsky string quartet, or "Ad Astra" for the Nouvel Ensemble Contemporain.
Some of Oliver Waespi’s works are reflections on folk music and early music. These include "As If A Voice Were in Them", "Traversada" or "Audivi Media Nocte". The latter piece brought him worldwide recognition among leading ensembles and reflects Waespi's ap- proach of combining individual, groove-related rhythms with the spatiality of orchestral structures. Other examples in this line of thought are pieces such as the "Divertimento" for the Swiss Wind Band Convention, "Out of Earth" for the symphonic wind orchestra Aulos or "At the Crossroads", commissioned by the Jena Philharmonic and the Brass Band BlechKlang. Several solo concerts complete Oliver Waespi’s body of work, including concer- tos for guitar and flute, harp and piano, french horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.
For his music, Oliver Waespi received numerous awards. These include the International George Enescu Composition Prize in 2003, the London Fellowship awarded by the Landis and Gyr Cultural Foundation in 2005/2006, a prize at the Uuno Klami Composing Competi- tion in Finland in 2009, composition grants of the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia and the Dutch Eduard van Beinum Foundation, the Composition Prize of the Swiss Federation of Orchestras (EOV) in 2011, the NBA Revelli Award in the USA in 2013, the Stephan Jaeggi Prize in 2014 or the International BUMA Brass Award in the Netherlands in 2015.
Liste des oeuvres
Short Drama for String Quartet (2000)
Durée: 7' 30"
Manuscrit
Skies (2000)
Instrumentation: für sinfonisches Bläserensemble (3 Fl., 2 Ob., E.hr., 2 Fg., Kfg., Es-Klar., 9 B-Klar., Bs.kl., Cb.kl., 4 Sax., 4 Hr., 3 Trp., 3 Pos., 2 Euph., 2 Tb., Kb., Percussion)
Durée: 17' 00"
Molenaar Edition
Wormerveer
Holland
Holland
Passacaglia (2001)
Instrumentation: für Blechbläserensemble (9 Ct., 1 Flghr., 3 Hr., 2 Bar., 2 Euph., 3 Pos., 4 Tb., Percussion)
Durée: 12' 00"
Manuscrit
Konzert für Horn und Orchester (2001)
Instrumentation: für Solohorn und Orchester (2,2,2,2 - 2,2,0,0 - Hfe, Schlgz(3) - 6,6,4,3,2)
Durée: 16' 00"
Manuscrit
Jardins (2002)
Instrumentation: für Flöte, Klarinette, Violine, Violoncello, Klavier
Durée: 12' 00"
Manuscrit
Nachtferne (2003)
Instrumentation: für Kammerorchester (1,1,1,1 - ,1,1,0 - Schlgz - Str)
Durée: 14' 00"
Manuscrit
Intermezzi (2003)
Instrumentation: für Klavier
Durée: 14' 00"
Manuscrit
Land's End (2003)
Instrumentation: für Blechbläserensemble (9 Ct., 1 Flghr., 3 Hr., 2 Bar., 2 Euph., 3 Pos., 4 Tb., Percussion)
Durée: 15' 00"
Manuscrit
3 Preludes (2003)
Instrumentation: für Trompete und Klavier
Durée: 7' 00"
Manuscrit
Islands (2002-2004)
Instrumentation: für grosses Orchester (3,3,3,3 - 4,3,3,1 - Schlgz(4) - 12,12,10,8,6)
Durée: 15' 00"
Manuscrit
Symphonic Variations (2004)
Instrumentation: für sinfonisches Bläserensemble (3 Fl, 2 Ob, Engl-Hn, 2 Fag, Co-Fag, Klar-es, 9 Klar-b, B-Klar, KB-Klar, 4 Sax, 4 Hr, 3 Trp, 3 Pos, 2 Euph, 2 Tb, KB, Hrf, Perc)
Durée: 17' 30"
Beriato Music Edition
Festive Fanfare (2004)
Instrumentation: für Blasorchester
Durée: 2' 00"
Beriato Music Edition
South Uist Variations (2004)
Instrumentation: für Brass-Quartett
Durée: 12' 00"
Manuscrit
Il Cantico (2005)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonisches Blasorchester (3 Fl, 2 Ob, E-hr, 2 Fg, Kfg, Es-Klar, 9 B-Klar, Bs-kl, Cb-kl, 4 Sax, 4 Hr, 3 Trp, 3 Pos, 2 Euph, 2 Tb, Vcl, Kb, Hrf, Percussion)
Poetische Vorlage dieses Stücks bildet der Sonnengesang des heiligen Franz von Assisi. Ähnlich, wie dieses mystische Gedicht von der Sonne ausgeht und auf sie hinzielt, ist "Il Cantico" auf einer einzigen motivischen Keimzelle aufgebaut, die das ganze Stück auf vielfältige Weise durchwirkt. Ansatzweise ist die Musik auch bestimmten Elementen aus dem Gedicht nachempfunden, besonders der Erde und dem Feuer, wie auch dem Mond als Gegenpol zur Sonne.
Durée: 15' 30"
Beriato Music Edition
Second Sinfonietta (2005)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonisches Blasorchester (3 Fl, 2 Ob, E-hr, 2 Fg, Kfg, Es-Klar, 9 B-Klar, Bs-kl, Cb-kl, 4 Sax, 4 Hr, 3 Trp, 3 Pos, 2 Euph, 2 Tb, Vcl, Kb, Percussion)
Durée: 16' 00"
Beriato Music Edition
Falls (2006)
Instrumentation: für Klavier
Durée: 3' 00"
Manuscrit
Auréole (2006)
Instrumentation: für Solovioline
Durée: 5' 00"
Manuscrit
East End (2006)
Instrumentation: für Soloposaune
Durée: 8' 00"
Manuscrit
Moving Sculpture (2006)
Instrumentation: für Bläsersextett (Fl, Ob, Cl, Bcl, Fg, Hr)
Durée: 5' 30"
Manuscrit
La vie antérieure (2006)
Instrumentation: für Chor a capella (SSAATB)
Texte: Charles Baudelaire
Durée: 4' 30"
Manuscrit
Pulse (2006)
Sonata
Instrumentation: für Viola und Klavier
Durée: 6' 00"
Manuscrit
Instrumentation: für Viola und Klavier
Durée: 6' 00"
Manuscrit
Temples (2006)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonisches Blasorchester (3 Fl, 2 Ob, E-hr, 2 Fg, Kfg, Es-Klar, 9 B-Klar, Bs-kl, Cb-kl, 4 Sax, 4 Hr, 4 Trp, 4 Pos, 2 Euph, 2 Tb, Kb, Hrf, Percussion)
Das Stück "Temples" wurde durch die Tempelanlage von Angkor, Kambodscha, inspiriert, wie auch durch gewisse Teile der Prediger in der Bibel. Vier Abschnitte verkörpern das Erwachen (Phnom Bakheng), den Konflikt (Bayon), die Trauer (Preah Khan) sowie den Neuaufbau (Angkor Wat). Acht Ferninstrumente sprengen das gewohnte Klangbild des sinfonischen Blasorchesters und symbolisieren überdies die Architektur des Bayon, einstiger Zentraltempel der Stadt Angkor Thom, mit seinen acht Gopuras.
Durée: 28' 00"
Beriato Music Edition
Legenda Rumantscha (2006)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonisches Blasorchester (3 Fl, 2 Ob, E-hr, 2 Fg, Kfg, Es-Klar, 9 B-Klar, Bs-kl, Cb-kl, 4 Sax, 4 Hr, 3 Trp, 3 Pos, 2 Euph, 2 Tb, Vcl, Kb, Hrf, Percussion)
Durée: 11' 00"
Lucerne Music Edition
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A Moléson (2007)
Instrumentation: für Brass Band
Durée: 4' 00"
Manuscrit
Flut (2007)
Instrumentation: für Chor a cappella (SSAATTBB)
Texte: Ovid, Marie-Luise Kaschnitz
Die Textvorlagen von Ovid und Marie-Luise Kaschnitz beleuchten das Thema der Sintflut aus unterschiedlichen ästhetischen Sichtweisen und Epochen heraus. Beide Textschichten führen im Stück "Flut" zunächst zu unterschiedlichem musikalischem Material und führen zu einer Art Sprachkontrapunkt und einem Verdichtungsprozess, der sich durch das ganze Stück zieht. Auf dem Wort "Meer/mare" fallen beide Texte und die Musik schliesslich zusammen.
Durée: 6' 30"
Manuscrit
Weisser Atem (2006-2008)
Instrumentation: für Streichquartett
Durée: 6' 00"
Manuscrit
Viaduct (2008)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonieorchester (3,3,3,3 - 4,3,3,1 - 1 Timp, 3 Perc - Str)
Durée: 14' 30"
Manuscrit
Caledonia (2008)
Instrumentation: für Blasorchester
Durée: 9' 00"
Manuscrit
Berglicht (2008)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonisches Blasorchester (3 Fl, 2 Ob, E-hr, 2 Fg, Kfg, Es-Klar, 9 B-Klar, Bs-kl, Cb-kl, 4 Sax, 4 Hr, 4 Trp, 4 Pos, 2 Euph, 2 Tb, Kb, Hrf, Percussion)
Durée: 13' 00"
Beriato Music Edition
Double Concerto (2008)
Instrumentation: für Gitarre, Flöte und Orchester (0,2,2, B-Klar,2 - 2,2,1,0 - Schlgz - Str)
Durée: 20' 00"
Manuscrit
Piz Kesch "Round Midnight" (2008)
Instrumentation: für Blechensemble und Schlagzeug
Durée: 6' 00"
Manuscrit
Canzun (2009)
Instrumentation: für sinfonisches Blasorchester
Durée: 9' 00"
Manuscrit
Intrada (2009)
Instrumentation: für Brass Band
Durée: 10' 00"
Manuscrit
Prolog (2009)
Instrumentation: für Flöte und Bassklarinette
Durée: 3' 00"
Manuscrit
Aquarell (2010)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonieorchester (2,2,2,2 - 2,2,2,0 - Str)
Durée: 3' 00"
Manuscrit
Canticum (2010)
Instrumentation: für gemischten Chor und Orchester (3,2,2,2 - 2,0,0,0 - Str)
Texte: Francesco d'Assisi
Durée: 9' 00"
Manuscrit
Audivi Media Nocte (2011)
Instrumentation: für Brass Band
Durée: 17' 00"
Manuscrit
Divertimento (2011)
Instrumentation: für sinfonisches Blasorchester
Durée: 15' 00"
Manuscrit
Sonar (2011)
Tubakonzert
Instrumentation: für Tuba solo und sinfonisches Blasorchester
Durée: 19' 00"
Manuscrit
Instrumentation: für Tuba solo und sinfonisches Blasorchester
Durée: 19' 00"
Manuscrit
La Partenza (2012)
Instrumentation: für Sinfonieorchester (2,2,2,2/2,2,0,0/Schlzg/Str)
Durée: 14' 00"
Manuscrit
Traversada (2013)
Instrumentation: für Brass Band
Durée: 12' 00"
Manuscrit
Azur (2013)
Instrumentation: für Klavier, Violine und 2 Schlagzeuger
Durée: 8' 00"
Manuscrit
Konzert (2013)
Instrumentation: für Euphonium solo und Streichorchester
Durée: 21' 00"
Manuscrit
Konzert (2013)
Instrumentation: für Klavier solo, Harfe solo und sinfonisches Blasorchester
Durée: 25' 00"
Manuscrit
Discographie
Festival L’art pour l’Aar 2012/14 (Müller & Schade Nr. CD 2012/14-1, 2014)
Frischknecht, Hans Eugen: 5 Bilder für Querflöte (2000)
Darbellay, Jean-Luc: Voile (2007)
Darbellay, Jean-Luc: Ori (2007)
Darbellay, Jean-Luc: Asia (2008)
Bovey, Pierre-André: Enlil (2009)
Gut, Ursula: Pas de deux du piano... et pour D. (2012)
Frischknecht, Hans Eugen: Lupoforte (2013)
Waespi, Oliver: Azur (2013)
Interprètes:
Frischknecht, Hans EugenŒuvres:
Bovey, Pierre-André: Réparties (1987)Frischknecht, Hans Eugen: 5 Bilder für Querflöte (2000)
Darbellay, Jean-Luc: Voile (2007)
Darbellay, Jean-Luc: Ori (2007)
Darbellay, Jean-Luc: Asia (2008)
Bovey, Pierre-André: Enlil (2009)
Gut, Ursula: Pas de deux du piano... et pour D. (2012)
Frischknecht, Hans Eugen: Lupoforte (2013)
Waespi, Oliver: Azur (2013)
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