Each year Ensemble Proton selects a cohort of emerging composers to commission to write new works for Protonwerk, now in its 13th edition. The composers have free rein to utilise the full Proton arsenal of instruments and the works are developed in collaboration with the musicians.

Isaac Blumfield (USA) — Stained Light (2023-4) for piccolo/alto flute, oboe/melodica/megaphone, basset horn/contrabass clarinet, bassoon/contraforte/melodica/megaphone, harp/melodica/megaphone/objects, piano/melodica/megaphone/objects, violin, cello

Nuño Fernández Ezquerra (Spain) — Il tempos riversa verso un orizzonte infinito (2023-4) for flute/alto flute, oboe/lupophone, bass/contrabass clarinet, bassoon/contraforte, piano, harp, violin, cello

Alex Vaughan (Australia) — MACRO ≥ MICRO (2023-4) for flute, oboe, contrabass clarinet, contraforte, harp, Moog synthesiser, violin, cello

Anna-Louise Walton (USA) — Bliss (2023-4) for flute, oboe/lupophone, clarinet/bass clarinet, bassoon, harp, keyboard, violin, cello

Arda Yurdusev (Türkiye) — Indigo Ryu (2023-4) for flute/bass flute, lupophone, clarinet d’amore/contralto clarinet, contraforte, harp, piano, violin, cello

www.ensembleproton.ch

Philharmonia Zurich — Philharmonisches Konzert Nr. 6

Gianandrea Noseda — conductor
Diana Damrau — soprano
Philharmonia Zürich

Richard Strauss — Macbeth op. 23
Richard Strauss — Mondscheinszene & Schlussszene aus der Oper «Capriccio»
Richard Strauss — Ständchen op. 17/2 (Bearbeitung: Felix Mottl)
Richard Strauss — Wiegenlied op. 41/1
Richard Strauss — Morgen! op. 27/4
Richard Strauss — Vier Zwischenspiele aus der Oper «Intermezzo»

Pre-concert talk 45 mins. before hand

D’Amore!

Jean-Pascal Chaigne — Constellation (2023-4) for clarinet d’amore and chamber orchestra
Ernest Bloch — Concerto Grosso No. 2 (1952) for strings
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Concerto in G Major, KV 621b/622 (1791) for basset horn in G and orchestra (complete)

Camerata Ataremac
Richard Elliot Haynes — basset horn in G & clarinet d’amore

The recreation of the clarinet d’amore and basset horn in G — forgotten members of the clarinet family — has given us the opportunity to understand how Mozart originally intended his Concerto KV 622 to sound. Originally scored for a soloist playing basset horn in G and later re-scored for a basset clarinet in A, KV 622 is today most often played in A major and on clarinets for which major adjustments of the solo line are necessary. The original key of G major and performance on basset horn in G bring out a new, as yet unheard level of resonance from this popular masterpiece. Richard Haynes has joined forces with Camerata Ataremac, whose line-up, halfway between a modern orchestra and a chamber ensemble, is perfectly suited to pair with this type of instrument and realise such a daring project. 

The programme is rounded off by two Swiss works based on the concerto grosso, including a commission for clarinet d’amore and chamber orchestra by composer Jean-Pascal Chaigne. The creation proposes to treat the relationship between the clarinet d'amore and the orchestra as a love duet, in a true symbiosis. Since its creation, Camerata Ataremac has sought to offer an alternative to the hierarchical structure of the classical orchestra. These two pieces highlight the relationship between the individual and the group in a quasi-emotional way. Rounding off the programme is Ernest Bloch's Concerto grosso No. 2 that references the baroque form, bringing the orchestra into dialogue with a string quartet. 

Pre-concert talk at 4:30pm

Tickets at the door

Camerata Ataremac was founded by musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds active in various musical genres, from baroque through to contemporary music. They are teachers, orchestral musicians and freelancers, come together based on common interests but also thrive on their differences. The adventure is not led by one person but by sixteen; the balance is fragile and the discourse is complex, but the final result is gripping: on stage each musician places their talent and experience in service of the music.

D’Amore!

Jean-Pascal Chaigne — Constellation (2023-4) for clarinet d’amore and chamber orchestra
Ernest Bloch — Concerto Grosso No. 2 (1952) for strings
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Concerto in G Major, KV 621b/622 (1791) for basset horn in G and orchestra (complete)

Camerata Ataremac
Richard Elliot Haynes — basset horn in G & clarinet d’amore

The recreation of the clarinet d’amore and basset horn in G — forgotten members of the clarinet family — has given us the opportunity to understand how Mozart originally intended his Concerto KV 622 to sound. Originally scored for a soloist playing basset horn in G and later re-scored for a basset clarinet in A, KV 622 is today most often played in A major and on clarinets for which major adjustments of the solo line are necessary. The original key of G major and performance on basset horn in G bring out a new, as yet unheard level of resonance from this popular masterpiece. Richard Haynes has joined forces with Camerata Ataremac, whose line-up, halfway between a modern orchestra and a chamber ensemble, is perfectly suited to pair with this type of instrument and realise such a daring project. 

The programme is rounded off by two Swiss works based on the concerto grosso, including a commission for clarinet d’amore and chamber orchestra by composer Jean-Pascal Chaigne. The creation proposes to treat the relationship between the clarinet d'amore and the orchestra as a love duet, in a true symbiosis. Since its creation, Camerata Ataremac has sought to offer an alternative to the hierarchical structure of the classical orchestra. These two pieces highlight the relationship between the individual and the group in a quasi-emotional way. Rounding off the programme is Ernest Bloch's Concerto grosso No. 2 that references the baroque form, bringing the orchestra into dialogue with a string quartet. 

Pre-concert talk at 7pm

Tickets at the door

Camerata Ataremac was founded by musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds active in various musical genres, from baroque through to contemporary music. They are teachers, orchestral musicians and freelancers, come together based on common interests but also thrive on their differences. The adventure is not led by one person but by sixteen; the balance is fragile and the discourse is complex, but the final result is gripping: on stage each musician places their talent and experience in service of the music.

D’Amore!

Jean-Pascal Chaigne — Constellation (2023-4) for clarinet d’amore and chamber orchestra
Ernest Bloch — Concerto Grosso No. 2 (1952) for strings
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Concerto in G Major, KV 621b/622 (1791) for basset horn in G and orchestra (complete)

Camerata Ataremac
Richard Elliot Haynes — basset horn in G & clarinet d’amore

The recreation of the clarinet d’amore and basset horn in G — forgotten members of the clarinet family — has given us the opportunity to understand how Mozart originally intended his Concerto KV 622 to sound. Originally scored for a soloist playing basset horn in G and later re-scored for a basset clarinet in A, KV 622 is today most often played in A major and on clarinets for which major adjustments of the solo line are necessary. The original key of G major and performance on basset horn in G bring out a new, as yet unheard level of resonance from this popular masterpiece. Richard Haynes has joined forces with Camerata Ataremac, whose line-up, halfway between a modern orchestra and a chamber ensemble, is perfectly suited to pair with this type of instrument and realise such a daring project. 

The programme is rounded off by two Swiss works based on the concerto grosso, including a commission for clarinet d’amore and chamber orchestra by composer Jean-Pascal Chaigne. The creation proposes to treat the relationship between the clarinet d'amore and the orchestra as a love duet, in a true symbiosis. Since its creation, Camerata Ataremac has sought to offer an alternative to the hierarchical structure of the classical orchestra. These two pieces highlight the relationship between the individual and the group in a quasi-emotional way. Rounding off the programme is Ernest Bloch's Concerto grosso No. 2 that references the baroque form, bringing the orchestra into dialogue with a string quartet. 

Pre-concert talk at 7pm

Tickets at the door

Camerata Ataremac was founded by musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds active in various musical genres, from baroque through to contemporary music. They are teachers, orchestral musicians and freelancers, come together based on common interests but also thrive on their differences. The adventure is not led by one person but by sixteen; the balance is fragile and the discourse is complex, but the final result is gripping: on stage each musician places their talent and experience in service of the music.

The opera and ballet orchestra of Zurich, Philharmonia Zürich, regularly extends its concert programme to include period instrument performance (Orchestra La Scintilla) and modern works (Ensemble Opera Nova). I’m honoured to join Ensemble Opera Nova for this programme.

Charles Ives (1874 – 1954) — The Unanswered Question
Conlon Nancarrow (1912 – 1997) — Study for Player Piano Nr. 7
Elliott Carter (1908 – 2012) — Concertino for Bass Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra
Conlon Nancarrow — Study for Player Piano Nr. 21
George Crumb (1929 – 2022) — Night of the Four Moons
John Cage (1912 – 1992) — Third Construction für 4 Schlagzeuger
Conlon Nancarrow — Study for Player Piano Nr. 3a
John Adams (*1947) — Chamber Symphony

Filipa Margarida Sacramento Nunes ~ bass clarinet
Hans-Peter Achberger ~ conductor

The Studies for Player Piano will be presented on a player piano

www.philharmonia-zuerich.ch

The Sprig of Thyme

ChorTon Vokalensemble
Edmée-Angeline Sansonnens — harp
Kammerensemble ad hoc
Gerhard Unternährer, cond.

"The Sprig of Thyme" is the title of a cycle of eleven folk song settings from Great Britain and Ireland arranged by John Rutter for choir and chamber ensemble: string quintet, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and harp. From a rich ballast of British folk songs both melancholic and cheerful, a selection of songs arranged for choir a capella, by masters such as Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, John Byrt, Donald James, David Willcocks and John Rutter.

Fr. 40.-/20.-

Tickets www.chorton.ch

#MeToo, Hitchcock

Moritz Eggert — new work (2022) for orchestra
Alfred Hitchcock — Blackmail (1929) film

Titus Engel — Basel Sinfonietta

Pre-concert talk at 6:15pm

Tickets

The Basel Sinfonietta is a symphony orchestra specialised in contemporary music of all kinds and therefore unique in the classical music scene. Principal conductor of the Basel Sinfonietta is Titus Engel. Supported by the claim of performing “music attuned to our time”, the Basel Sinfonietta has been transcending classical concert conventions since its foundation in 1980 and is eager to explore other genres and cultures in its programmes.

Claude Debussy — Suite Bergamasque arr. Oliver Boekhoorn
Paul Wranitzky — Parthia in F Major arr. Richard Haynes
Jean-Philippe Rameau — Suite la triomphante arr. Raaf Hekkema

Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Nils Kohler — clarinets in C & B-flat
Richard Haynes — basset horn & bass clarinet

More info TBA

As a reed quintet, Blattwerk focuses on cultivating an individual ensemble sound, style and a repertoire that spans five centuries. Each member contributes new arrangements and conceives programmes for concerts in and around Switzerland. The group actively seeks collaboration with other performing artists and experts in particular fields.

Claude Debussy — Suite Bergamasque: Claire de lune & Passepied arr. Oliver Boekhoorn
Arcangelo Corelli — La Folia arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis — Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Paul Wranitzky — Parthia in F Major arr. Richard Haynes

Alberto Culmone — clarinet
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — basset horn & bass clarinet

More info TBA

As a reed quintet, Blattwerk focuses on cultivating an individual ensemble sound, style and a repertoire that spans five centuries. Each member contributes new arrangements and conceives programmes for concerts in and around Switzerland. The group actively seeks collaboration with other performing artists and experts in particular fields.

Jean-Philippe Rameau — Suite la triomphante arr. Raaf Hekkema
Claude Debussy — Claire de lune arr. Oliver Boekhoorn
Arcangelo Corelli — La Folia arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis — Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Isaac Albéniz — Iberia: El Puerto arr. Richard Haynes
George Gershwin — An American in Paris arr. Raaf Hekkema

Alberto Culmone — clarinets in E-flat, B-flat & A
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — bass clarinet

More info TBA

As a reed quintet, Blattwerk focuses on cultivating an individual ensemble sound, style and a repertoire that spans five centuries. Each member contributes new arrangements and conceives programmes for concerts in and around Switzerland. The group actively seeks collaboration with other performing artists and experts in particular fields.

Andreas Frank — Platzen, platzen, platzen (2023) WP

Ensemble Proton
Bettina Berger — flute
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — clarinet in A, bass & contrabass clarinets
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon & contraforte
Vera Schnider — harp & Gothic harp
Coco Schwarz — synthesiser & electronics
Maximilian Haft — violin
Jan-Filip Ťupa — cello

Andreas Frank — composition, concept
Matthias Rebstock — direction, concept
Sabine Hilscher — scenography, concept

More info & Tickets

Event page Ensemble Proton

Ensemble Proton is one of Switzerland’s leading contemporary music ensembles performing almost exclusively in its octet line-up of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, harp, piano, violin and cello. The musicians are outstanding soloists in their own right and bring the full gamut of instrumental and technical expertise to every single performance.

Andreas Frank — Platzen, platzen, platzen (2023) WP

Ensemble Proton
Bettina Berger — flute
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — clarinet in A, bass & contrabass clarinets
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon & contraforte
Vera Schnider — harp & Gothic harp
Coco Schwarz — synthesiser & electronics
Maximilian Haft — violin
Jan-Filip Ťupa — cello

Andreas Frank — composition, concept
Matthias Rebstock — direction, concept
Sabine Hilscher — scenography, concept

More info & Tickets

Event page Ensemble Proton

Ensemble Proton is one of Switzerland’s leading contemporary music ensembles performing almost exclusively in its octet line-up of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, harp, piano, violin and cello. The musicians are outstanding soloists in their own right and bring the full gamut of instrumental and technical expertise to every single performance.

Andreas Frank — Platzen, platzen, platzen (2023) WP

Ensemble Proton
Bettina Berger — flute
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — clarinet in A, bass & contrabass clarinets
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon & contraforte
Vera Schnider — harp & Gothic harp
Coco Schwarz — synthesiser & electronics
Maximilian Haft — violin
Jan-Filip Ťupa — cello

Andreas Frank — composition, concept
Matthias Rebstock — direction, concept
Sabine Hilscher — scenography, concept

More info & Tickets

Ensemble Proton is one of Switzerland’s leading contemporary music ensembles performing almost exclusively in its octet line-up of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, harp, piano, violin and cello. The musicians are outstanding soloists in their own right and bring the full gamut of instrumental and technical expertise to every single performance.

Johannes Brahms — Clarinet Quintet in B minor, op. 115 (1891)
Gérard Pesson — Nebenstück for clarinet and string quartet (1998) 

Richard Haynes — clarinet
Daniel Meller — violin 
Martina Albsietti — violin 
Yang Lu — viola 
Matthias Schranz — cello

Pre-concert talk at 10:30am

Tickets 35.-/25.-/15.-

More info about Klang-Galerie

Klang-Galerie curates a surprising selection of works in collaboration with local professional musicians and artists at concert venues in and around Bern. The focus of each event is to offer the audience a multifaceted and intense sonic experience in, where possible, unusual surroundings.

George Gershwin — Summertime (1935)
Charlie Chaplin — Modern Times (1933-36)
Performed live with simultaneous film screening

Neues Orchester Basel cond. Christian Knüsel

Tickets

Neues Orchester Basel thrives on the enthusiasm and commitment of its young and highly qualified musicians, many having distinguished themselves as winners of important international competitions. Since Christian Knüsel took over the management of the orchestra in 2012, NOB has created an unmistakeable profile with unique, interdisciplinary and reflective programmes.

George Gershwin — Summertime (1935)
Charlie Chaplin — Modern Times (1933-36)
Performed live with simultaneous film screening

Neues Orchester Basel cond. Christian Knüsel

Tickets

Neues Orchester Basel thrives on the enthusiasm and commitment of its young and highly qualified musicians, many having distinguished themselves as winners of important international competitions. Since Christian Knüsel took over the management of the orchestra in 2012, NOB has created an unmistakeable profile with unique, interdisciplinary and reflective programmes.

Nie wieder Krieg (No more war)

Benjamin Britten — War Requiem (1962) for solo voices, choirs and orchestra

Joachim Krause — Basel Sinfonietta
Susanne Bernhard — soprano
Thomas Mohr — tenor
Markus Eiche — baritone
Baseler Bach Chor
Der Gemischte Chor Zürich
Knabenkantorei Basel

Pre-concert talk at 6:15pm

Tickets

The Basel Sinfonietta is a symphony orchestra specialised in contemporary music of all kinds and therefore unique in the classical music scene. Principal conductor of the Basel Sinfonietta is Titus Engel. Supported by the claim of performing “music attuned to our time”, the Basel Sinfonietta has been transcending classical concert conventions since its foundation in 1980 and is eager to explore other genres and cultures in its programmes.

Nie wieder Krieg (No more war)

Benjamin Britten — War Requiem (1962) for solo voices, choirs and orchestra

Joachim Krause — Basel Sinfonietta
Susanne Bernhard — soprano
Thomas Mohr — tenor
Markus Eiche — baritone
Baseler Bach Chor
Der Gemischte Chor Zürich
Knabenkantorei Basel

Tickets

The Basel Sinfonietta is a symphony orchestra specialised in contemporary music of all kinds and therefore unique in the classical music scene. Principal conductor of the Basel Sinfonietta is Titus Engel. Supported by the claim of performing “music attuned to our time”, the Basel Sinfonietta has been transcending classical concert conventions since its foundation in 1980 and is eager to explore other genres and cultures in its programmes.

Claude Debussy — Claire de lune arr. Oliver Boekhoorn
Arcangelo Corelli — La Folia arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis — Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Isaac Albéniz — Iberia: El Puerto arr. Richard Haynes
George Gershwin — An American in Paris arr. Raaf Hekkema

Alberto Culmone — clarinets in E-flat, B-flat & A
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — bass clarinet

Tickets

As a reed quintet, Blattwerk focuses on cultivating an individual ensemble sound, style and a repertoire that spans five centuries. Each member contributes new arrangements and conceives programmes for concerts in and around Switzerland. The group actively seeks collaboration with other performing artists and experts in particular fields.

Bernhard Lang ~ Das Hirn

Sarah Maria Sun — soprano

Ensemble Proton
Bettina Berger — flute & bass flute
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe, cor anglais, lupophone
Richard Haynes — Eb, Bb, A, bass, contralto & contrabass clarinets
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon, contraforte
Vera Schnider — harp
Coco Schwarz — piano, keyboard & electronics
Maximilian Haft — violin
Jan-Filip Tupa — cello

More info

Ensemble Proton is one of Switzerland’s leading contemporary music ensembles performing almost exclusively in its octet line-up of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, harp, piano, violin and cello. The musicians are outstanding soloists in their own right and bring the full gamut of instrumental and technical expertise to every single performance.

Paul Wranitzky — Parthia in F major arr. Richard Haynes
Arcangelo Corelli — La Folia arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis — Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Isaac Albéniz — Iberia: Evocacion arr. Richard Haynes

Alberto Culmone — clarinets in E-flat, B-flat & A
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — basset horn & bass clarinet

More info

Paul Wranitzky — Parthia in F major arr. Richard Haynes
Arcangelo Corelli — La Folia arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis — Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Isaac Albéniz — Iberia: Evocacion arr. Richard Haynes

Alberto Culmone — clarinets in E-flat, B-flat & A
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — basset horn & bass clarinet

More info

Yair Klartag
Moments incommunicables — for guitar and ensemble
A Villa in the Jungle — for piano and ensemble
Divergence de la série harmonique — for guitar
Generally Pathetic — for piano

Imri Talgam — piano
Ruben Mattia Santorsa — guitar

Neuverband cond. Mike Svoboda
Anja Clift — flute
Richard Haynes — clarinet
Maria Muñoz Lopez — violin
Katarina Leskovar — cello

More info

Paul Wranitzky — Parthia in F major arr. Richard Haynes
Robert Schumann - Waldszenen, op. 82 arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis - Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Isaac Albéniz - Iberia: Suite arr. Richard Haynes

Alberto Culmone — clarinets in E-flat, B-flat & A
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — basset horn & bass clarinet

More info

Charakterstücke

Robert Schumann - Waldszenen, op. 82 arr. Raaf Hekkema
Mel Bonis - Quatre pièces dans le style ancien arr. Elise Jacoberger
Maurice Ravel - Ma mère l’Oye arr. Jonas Tschanz & Elise Jacoberger
Isaac Albéniz - Iberia: Suite arr. Richard Haynes

Alberto Culmone — clarinets in E-flat, B-flat & A
Elise Jacoberger — bassoon
Jonas Tschanz — soprano & alto saxophone
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboe & cor anglais
Richard Haynes — bass clarinet

More info & tickets

Denys Bocharov — The Creation of Eve (2023) WP
Katarina Gryvul — vnutrishn'o (2023) WP
Maxim Kolomiiets — Under Skyline (2023) WP
Yurii Pikush — Protean (2023) WP
Yana Shlyabanska — Con Fuoco (2023)

Bettina Berger — flutes
Martin Bliggenstorfer — oboes
Richard Haynes — clarinets
Elise Jacoberger — bassoons
Vera Schnider — harp
Coco Schwarz — keyboard instruments
Maximilian Haft — violin
Jan-Filip Ťupa — violoncello

Ruth Crawford Seeger — Music for Small Orchestra (1926)
Ruth Crawford Seeger — Rissolty, Rossolty (1939)
George Lewis — Memex (2014)
Charles Ives — Symphony No. 4 (1898-1916, rev. 1921-25)

Baldur Brönnimann, Laurent Zefferey ~ Basel Sinfonietta
Ludovic van Hellemont ~ piano
Basler Bach Choir (dir. Joachim Krause)