Honorary President: Olivier Bellamy, journalist
A 10 YEARS WALTZ
Also let’s dance!
Saturday 20 July, 18h
To start this 10th season, a symbolic recital is given by the Festival’s founder. In this celebration program: Baroque or Indian dances and diabolical waltzes.
Concert dedicated to the sponsors
Alberto GINASTERA (1916-1983)
Danzas argentinas op. 2
Danza del viejo boyero, Danza de la moza donosa, Danza del gaucho matrero
Sergueï PROKOFIEV (1891-1953)
Three pieces op. 96
Valse de l’opéra « Guerre et Paix », Contredanse et Méphistowaltz de la musique du film « Lermontov »
Franz LISZT (1811-1886)
Mephistowaltzer n° 1 S.514
Maurice RAVEL (1875-1937)
Le Tombeau de Couperin
Forlane, Menuet, Rigaudon
Maurice RAVEL (1875-1937)
La Valse, poème chorégraphique (arr. Alexander Ghindin)
Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF
4 HANDS PIANO
20 fingers on 88 keys
Tuesday 23 July, 20h
Ensemble by excellence from the time when music was discovered at home, the art of 4 hands reaches the peak during this invigorating and very colored evening.
Concert dedicated to the donors
Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Scottish March on a popular theme
Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (arr. Maurice Ravel)
Maurice RAVEL (1875-1937)
Ma mère L’Oye
Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant, Petit Poucet, Laideronnette Impératrice des Pagodes, Les entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête, Le jardin féerique
Emmanuel CHABRIER (1841-1894)
Souvenirs from Munich Op. posthume
Emmanuel CHABRIER (1841-1894)
Quadrille on favorite themes from Tristan and Isolde from Richard Wagner
Pantalon, Été, Poule, Pastourelle, Galop
Gabriel FAURÉ (1845-1924)
Souvenirs de Bayreuth (arr. André Messager)
Fantaisie en forme de quadrille sur des thèmes de Richard Wagner
Edvard GRIEG (1843-1907)
Two Waltz-Caprices Op. 37
John CARMICHAEL (1930- )
Latin American Suite
Obsession-Habanera, Bahama-Rumba
Anton Dvořák (1841-1904)
Slavonic dances op. 46 n° 1, op. 72 n° 2 et op. 46 n° 5
Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF
SCHUBERT EVENING
Winterreise and Quintet
Thursday 25 July, 20h
The famous Genevan quartet share the stage with a baryton and a soloist. They offer us two masterworks from the Austrian composer for an intimate evening.
Concert dedicated to the Puplinge City Hall
Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
Winterreise, Op.89 D. 911
First book
Gute Nacht, Die Wetterfahne, Gefrorene Tränen, Erstarrung, Der Lindenbaum, Wasserflut, Auf dem Flusse, Rückblick, Irrlicht, Rast, Frühlingstraum, Einsamkeit
Second book
Die Post, Der greise Kopf, Die Krähe, Letzte Hoffnung, Im Dorfe, Der stürmische Morgen, Täuschung, Der Wegweiser, Das Wirtshaus, Mut, Die Nebensonnen, Der Leiermann
Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
Quintet in C, Op. post. 163 D. 956
Allegro ma non troppo, Adagio,
Scherzo. Presto, Allegretto
Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF
SYMPHONIC THEATER
From Mahler to Prokofiev
Saturday 27 July, 18h
This variable-geometry ensemble, made up of musicians from the Lake Geneva region, interpret for us Mahler’s 4th Symphony, after they tell the story of Peter and the Wolf.
Concert dedicated to the Association members
Sergueï PROKOFIEV (1891-1953)
Peter and the Wolf
Gustav MAHLER (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 4 in G
Bedächtig. Nicht eilen, In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast
Ruhevoll (Poco adagio), Sehr behaglich
Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF
ONE HAND PIANO
Left hand recital
Tuesday 30 July, 20h
An exceptional concert and a daring gamble that will not leave anybody indifferent: a left hand piano recital! Try the experience and discover works that lack weather emotion nor virtuosity.
Concert dedicated to Yamaha Europe
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)
Partita for violin in d BWV 1004 (arr. Kenichiro Kojima)
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue, Chaconne (arr. Johannes Brahms)
Toru TAKEMITSU (1930-1996)
Extracts from “Folios” for guitar (arr. Kenichiro Kojima)
Bela BARTÓK (1881-1945)
Study for the left hand in B flat
Takashi YOSHIMATSU (1953-)
Tapiola Visions op. 92
Vignette in Twilight, Gigue of Forest, Pavane for Water, Commas of Birds, Toccata in the Wind
Erwin SCHULHOFF (1894-1942)
Suite No. 3 for the left hand
Preludio, Air, Zingara, Improvisazione, Finale
Entrée libre - Corbeille à la sortie
PIANO-VIOLIN DUO
Music from the Great War
Sunday 4 August, 18h
On the occasion of the Armistice’s centenary, these two musicians presents their last CD’s works, devoted to Debussy, Janáček and Respighi, in pieces that where written during the WWI.
Concert dedicated to the institutional partners
Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Sonata for violin and piano in g L.140
Allegro vivo, Intermède fantasque et léger, Finale – Très animé
Leoš JANÁČEK (1854-1928)
Sonata for violin and piano JW. VII/7
Con moto, Ballada, Allegretto, Finale : Adagio
Kenneth HESKETH (1968-)
Inscrizione (derivata) – A Lie to the Dying
Ottorino RESPIGHI (1879-1936)
Sonata for violin and piano in b P.110
Moderato, Andante espressivo, Passacaglia – Allegro moderato ma energico
Entrée libre - Corbeille à la sortie
MAKE ROOM FOR THE ORCHESTRA
The strings get crazy
Sunday 11 August, 18h
This masterly orchestra, famous for its subtle and powerful interpretations, returns to Puplinge, accompanied by an exquisite Russian violinist.
Concert dedicated to the media partners
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)
Violin concerto No. 5 in A KV. 219
Allegro aperto, Adagio, Rondo : tempo di Menuetto
Astor PIAZZOLLA (1921-1992)
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Primavera Porteña, Verano Porteño
Otoño Porteño, Invierno Porteño
Doryan-Emmanuel RAPPAZ (1986-)
Extracts from the Wedding Op. 18
1er et 3ème mouvements
Piotr Ilich TCHAÏKOVSKY (1840-1893)
“Souvenir de Florence” Op. 70
Allegro con spirito, Adagio cantabile
e con moto,
Allegretto moderato, Allegro vivace
Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF
ARMENIAN EVENING
Deep melodies and diabolical virtuosity
Tuesday 13 August, 20h
Apart of playing these country’s great composers with our usual instruments, we will introduce you to the “duduk”, a traditional instrument close to the modern clarinet, with a deep and moving sonority.
Concert dedicated to the host members
Karen KHACHATOURIAN (1920-2011)
Sonata for violin and piano Op. 1
Edouard MIRZOYAN (1921-2012)
Poem for piano
Khachatur AVEDISYAN (1926–1996)
“Yar ko parak boyit mernem”, for duduk and piano (arr. N.Mazmanian)
Édouard BAGHDASSARIAN (1922-1987)
Nocturne for violin and piano
Khachatur AVEDISYAN (1926–1996)
“Maghmour aghtchig” for duduk, violin et piano
Nikita MNDOYANTS (1989- )
Intermezzo for piano
Khachatur AVEDISYAN (1926–1996)
“Yes siretsi” (arr. N.Mazmanian) for duduk, violin and piano
Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF
MAKE ROOM FOR THE YOUTH
OJSR and soloist
Sunday 18 August, 18h
Symbol of the Festival’s revival and eternal youth, the French Swiss Youth Orchestra, accompanied by renowned and established artists, plays in the Festival for the eighth time in the Festival
Concert dedicated to the volunteers
Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Extract from “Four Pieces for Quartet” Op. 81
Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Capriccio in e MWV R 32
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)
Concerto “Jeunehomme” for piano in E flat No. 9 K.271
Allegro, Andantino, Rondo – Presto
Robert FUCHS (1847-1927)
Serenade No. 3 in e Op. 21
Leoš JANÁCEK (1854-1928)
Suite for string orchestra JW VI/2
Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF
BRAHMS EVENING
Trio, quartet, quintet and sextet
Tuesday 20 August, 20h
The Festival’s crazy gamble: to bring together these international soloists and let their virtuosity merge in a memorable chamber music evening with a trio, quartet, quintet and sextuor of Brahms.
Concert dedicated to the 1st season actors and audience
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Trio for clarinet, cello and piano in a Op. 114
Allegro, Adagio, Andantino Grazioso, Allegro
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Quartet for piano and strings No. 3 in c Op. 60
Allegro non troppo, Scherzo – Allegro, Andante, Allegro comodo
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Quintet for strings No. 2 in G Op. 111
Allegro non troppo, ma con brio, Adagio, Un poco Allegretto, Vivace ma non troppo presto
Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Sextet No. 1 in B flat Op. 18
Allegro ma non troppo, Andante ma moderato, Scherzo: Allegro molto, Poco allegretto e grazioso
Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF
ITALIAN EVENING
Serenatissima
Thursday 22 August, 20h
This Swiss German orchestra delights us with a flamboyant Italian music concert along with a soloist clarinet duo.
Concert dedicated to Puplinge church
Franz DANZI (1763-1826)
Variations on “La ci darem la mano” for clarinet and orchestra
Edward ELGAR (1857-1934)
Serenade for string in e Op. 20
Allegro piacevole, Larghetto, Allegretto
Luigi BASSI (1833-1871)
Variations on themes from the opera “Rigoletto” for clarinet and string orchestra, by Giuseppe VERDI (1813-1901)
Max BRUCH (1838-1920)
Serenade after Swedish popular melodies for string orchestra in c Op. posthume
Marsch, Andante, Allegro, Andante sostenuto, Marsch-
Amilcare PONCHIELLI (1834-1886)
“Il Convegno” for two clarinets and strings
Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF
YOUNG TALENTS
From the branch "Musimax"
Friday 23 August, 20h
Under the Geneva Conservatory’s protective but demanding wing, its most talented students meet in this specialized field. For one evening, they are the festival’s youngest.
Concert dedicated to the Festival team
Edvard GRIEG (1843-1907)
“Wedding Day at Troldhaugen”
Pablo Bodineau Acker, piano
Edward ELGAR (1857-1934)
Cello concerto in e Op. 85
Maximilien Estrampes, violoncelle
Roh Fei Tong, piano
Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)
Prelude and fugue No. 2 in c BWV 847
Leila Aruna Man, piano
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Sonata No. 5 in c Op. 10
Allegro molto e con brio
Leila Aruna Man, piano
Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Trio in d Op. 49
Adagio con moto tranquillo
Itana Gowrie, violon
Maximilien Estrampes, cello
Taïsia Kolesnikova, piano
Domenico SCARLATTI (1685-1757)
Sonata in a K 54
Sonata in F K 59
Sonate NN
Gabriel Berrebi, piano
Henri VIEUXTEMPS (1820-1881)
Sonata in B flat Op. 36
Maestoso allegro
Sarah Strohm, viola
Nicolas Comi, piano
Piotr Ilitch TCHAÏKOVSKI (1840-1893) The Nutcracker Suite Op. 71
Taïsia Kolesnikova, piano
Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1856)
Piano quartet in E flat Op. 47
Andante Cantabile
Judy Wang, violin
Sarah Strohm, viola
Elsa Molano, cello
Janine Wang, piano
Entrée libre - Corbeille à la sortie
VICTORIA HALL
GALA CONCERT FOR THE FESTIVAL'S 10 YEARS
Sunday 1 September, 17h
In order to celebrate accordingly this decade of efforts and events and to honor the Festival’s identity, these great artists, that hardly need anyintroduction, and that have been key for this adventure, will interpret Beethoven and Daniel Schnyder Triple Concertos, as well as further festive works from Igudesman, Artie Shaw and Lucy Landymore, at the Victoria Hall.
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Triple concerto for violin, cello, piano and orchestra in C Op. 56
Allegro, Largo, Rondo alla polacca
Svetlin Roussev, violon
François Salque, violoncelle
Christian Chamorel, piano
Aleksey IGUDESMAN (1973- )
Extracts from the Turkish Suite
Edirne, Istanbul, Giresun, Kars
Aleksey Igudesman, violon
Irina Pak, violon
Darryl Bachmann, alto
Astrig Siranossian, violoncelle
François-Xavier Poizat
William SABATIER (1974- )
« Les hommes de Piaf »
Astor PIAZZOLLA (1921-1992)
Extracts from “Five Tango Sensations”
Quatuor Terpsycordes
William Sabatier, bandonéon
Artie SHAW (1910-2004)
Clarinet Concerto
Damien Bachmann, clarinette
Daniel SCHNYDER (1961- )
Triple concerto for violin, cello, piano and orchestra
Sergey Ostrovsky, violon
Astrig Siranossian, violoncelle
François-Xavier Poizat, piano
Lucy LANDYMORE (1992- )
« Fantaisie festive »
Work commissioned for the occasion
Tarifs Victoria Hall