Special Events-Special Editions – 1982 International Competition for Musical Performers, Geneva – The First-Prize Winners (SE 3/1982)

MUSICA HELVETICA (SE 3/1982) Prize-winning violist Tabea Zimmermann swissmusic

1982 was a very successful year for the Geneva Competition.

Three first prizes were awarded to very promising young artists, who, afterwards embarked on famed international careers. The 1982 winners were Tabea Zimmermann (viola), Peter Sadlo (percussion) and Evgueni Kruchevsky (piano).

Musical content

1. Tabea Zimmermann, viola (Federal Republic of Germany). Georges Enesco: Concert Piece for Viola and Piano
Monique Savary, piano
2. Peter Sadlo, percussion (Federal Republic of Germany). Armin Schibler: Scène fantastique no. 6, op. 63
Enikö Török, piano
3. Peter Sadlo, percussion (Federal Republic of Germany). Thoshimitsu Tanaka: Solo Piece for Marimba (excerpt)
4. Evgueni Kruchevsky, piano (USSR). Sergei Rachmaninoff: Allegro molto (3rd movement). From Sonata no. 2 in B flat minor, op. 36

Production information

Musica Helvetica. Special Events-Special Editions MH-SE 3. 1982 International Competition for Musical Performers, Geneva – The First-Prize Winners. 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.