Contemporary Music from Switzerland (II) (MH 38/1982)
This companion edition to MH 37 features works by three more Swiss composers in the field of contemporary music.
The composers presented here are Rainer Boesch, Eric Gaudibert and Peter Mariétan. They are active in French-speaking Switzerland.
Musical content
1. Rainer Boesch: Transparencies for large orchestra
Composed in 1977
Basel Radio Symphony Orchestra; Jean-François Monot, conductor
2. Eric Gaudibert: Each One His Own Ape (excerpt from chamber opera)
Composed in 1973/74
Karin Rosat, Soprano; Etienne Bettens, Bass-Baritone; Ensemble Gioco e musica
3. Pierre Mariétan: MF-MP, a radiophonic communication for four, eight or 16 instruments
Composed in 1970
François Perret, flute; Gaston Morel, clarinet and bass clarinet; André Wührmann, french horn; Philippe Mermoud, cello
Production information
Musica Helvetica MH 38. Contemporary Music from Switzerland (II). Produced 1982 for SBC / SRI by Lance Tschannen.
Background information
Switzerland is a small alpine nation shaped and influenced by great cultural cross-currents that have swept through Europe over centuries. Out of elements of diversity, the people of this country have forged a distinctly Swiss identity. And music is one of its most eloquent expressions. “Musica Helvetica” explores different facets of music in Switzerland from its earliest beginnings to the latest works of modern Swiss composers, from folk music to rock and jazz. This historical series span the years 1973 to 1998. These recordings are not available.
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