Lichtbogen
Date & Time
Thu, May 15, 2025, 20:00This year's central artistic portrait is dedicated to the internationally acclaimed composer Kaija Saariaho. Her main work, "Lichtbogen" (1985-86), utilizes instrumentation and electronics, creating effects from shimmer to laser beams. The festival also honors Pierre Boulez's 100th birthday with a performance of his rare "sur Incises."A summary from original text in German | Read the original
Musicians
Ensemble intercontemporain | Ensemble |
Pierre Bleuse | Conductor |
Etienne Démoulin | Sound design |
Clément Marie | Sound engineer |
Program
Semafor für Flöte, Klarinette, Fagott, Klavier und Streicher | Kaija Saariaho |
Lichtbogen für Flöte, Schlagzeug, Harfe, Klavier, zwei Violinen, Violoncello, Kontrabass und Live-Elektronik | Kaija Saariaho |
sur Incises Zweite Fassung für drei Klaviere, drei Harfen und drei Schlagzeugspieler | Pierre Boulez |