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2025
- January 26, 2025 (Sunday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-February 2025 (1/6).
The tour is under the motto Musik als Quell der Resilienz (Music as a source of resilience).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka (soprano),
Isabelle Meraner (flute),
Cássio Braga da Costa (clarinet),
Ruth Ten (violin),
Isaura Guri Cabero (cello), and
René Wohlhauser (baritone, piano and conducting).
The Program:- Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007): Xi for flute solo (1986)
- Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001): Kottos for cello solo (1977)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637
- Trio for flute, clarinet and piano No. 1 (2024), Ergon 101, music work number 2260, world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244
- Merkglühen for soprano, bass flute, bass clarinet and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 102, No. 2, music work number 2270, world premiere
- Duo for violin and cello Nr. 1 (2024), Ergon 103, music work number 2271, world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 1 (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849
- Am Rande (On the edge), version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 100, No. 2, music work number 2255, world premiere
- February 1, 2025 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Gemeindesaal, Marktgasse 8, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-February 2025 (2/6).
The tour is under the motto Musik als Quell der Resilienz (Music as a source of resilience).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka (soprano),
Isabelle Meraner (flute),
Cássio Braga da Costa (clarinet),
Ruth Ten (violin),
Isaura Guri Cabero (cello), and
René Wohlhauser (baritone, piano and conducting).
The Program:- Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007): Xi for flute solo (1986)
- Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001): Kottos for cello solo (1977)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637
- Trio for flute, clarinet and piano No. 1 (2024), Ergon 101, music work number 2260, world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244
- Merkglühen for soprano, bass flute, bass clarinet and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 102, No. 2, music work number 2270, world premiere
- Duo for violin and cello Nr. 1 (2024), Ergon 103, music work number 2271, world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 1 (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849
- Am Rande (On the edge), version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 100, No. 2, music work number 2255, world premiere
- February 9, 2025 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Hans-Preißinger Straße 8, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-February 2025 (3/6).
The tour is under the motto Musik als Quell der Resilienz (Music as a source of resilience).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka (soprano),
Isabelle Meraner (flute),
Cássio Braga da Costa (clarinet),
Ruth Ten (violin),
Isaura Guri Cabero (cello), and
René Wohlhauser (baritone, piano and conducting).
The Program:- Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007): Xi for flute solo (1986)
- Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001): Kottos for cello solo (1977)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637
- Trio for flute, clarinet and piano No. 1 (2024), Ergon 101, music work number 2260, world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244
- Merkglühen for soprano, bass flute, bass clarinet and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 102, No. 2, music work number 2270, world premiere
- Duo for violin and cello Nr. 1 (2024), Ergon 103, music work number 2271, world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 1 (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849
- Am Rande (On the edge), version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 100, No. 2, music work number 2255, world premiere
- February 15, 2025 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (French Church), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-February 2025 (4/6).
The tour is under the motto Musik als Quell der Resilienz (Music as a source of resilience).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka (soprano),
Isabelle Meraner (flute),
Cássio Braga da Costa (clarinet),
Ruth Ten (violin),
Isaura Guri Cabero (cello), and
René Wohlhauser (baritone, piano and conducting).
The Program:- Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007): Xi for flute solo (1986)
- Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001): Kottos for cello solo (1977)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637
- Trio for flute, clarinet and piano No. 1 (2024), Ergon 101, music work number 2260, world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244
- Merkglühen for soprano, bass flute, bass clarinet and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 102, No. 2, music work number 2270, world premiere
- Duo for violin and cello Nr. 1 (2024), Ergon 103, music work number 2271, world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 1 (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849
- Am Rande (On the edge), version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 100, No. 2, music work number 2255, world premiere
- February 22, 2025 (Saturday): Basel, Schmiedenhof, Zunftsaal, Rümelinsplatz 4, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-February 2025 (5/6).
The tour is under the motto Musik als Quell der Resilienz (Music as a source of resilience).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka (soprano),
Isabelle Meraner (flute),
Cássio Braga da Costa (clarinet),
Ruth Ten (violin),
Isaura Guri Cabero (cello), and
René Wohlhauser (baritone, piano and conducting).
The Program:- Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007): Xi for flute solo (1986)
- Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001): Kottos for cello solo (1977)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637
- Trio for flute, clarinet and piano No. 1 (2024), Ergon 101, music work number 2260, world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244
- Merkglühen for soprano, bass flute, bass clarinet and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 102, No. 2, music work number 2270, world premiere
- Duo for violin and cello Nr. 1 (2024), Ergon 103, music work number 2271, world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 1 (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849
- Am Rande (On the edge), version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 100, No. 2, music work number 2255, world premiere
- February 28, 2025 (Friday): Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-February 2025 (6/6).
The tour is under the motto Musik als Quell der Resilienz (Music as a source of resilience).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka (soprano),
Isabelle Meraner (flute),
Cássio Braga da Costa (clarinet),
Ruth Ten (violin),
Isaura Guri Cabero (cello), and
René Wohlhauser (baritone, piano and conducting).
The Program:- Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007): Xi for flute solo (1986)
- Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001): Kottos for cello solo (1977)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637
- Trio for flute, clarinet and piano No. 1 (2024), Ergon 101, music work number 2260, world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244
- Merkglühen for soprano, bass flute, bass clarinet and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 102, No. 2, music work number 2270, world premiere
- Duo for violin and cello Nr. 1 (2024), Ergon 103, music work number 2271, world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 1 (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849
- Am Rande (On the edge), version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2024), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 100, No. 2, music work number 2255, world premiere
- September 10, 2025 (Wednesday), Basel, Elisabethenkirche, Mimiko, Elisabethenstraße 14, 12:15 p. m.: Matthias Wamser performs the organ piece "Lumière(s)" by René Wohlhauser.
Program Ensemble Polysono tour Jan.-Feb. 2025----------------------------------------------------
2024
- January 28, 2024 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-March 2023 (1/6).
The tour is under the title Musikalische Spannungszustände (Musical states of tension).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Cássio Braga da Costa, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, cello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:
René Wohlhauser (*1954) to the 70th birthday:- From the student days: Souvenirs de l'Occitanie for clarinet solo (1978), Ergon 4, music work number 394
- From the New Complexity period: Music for flute solo, (2002), Ergon 29, music work number 1011
- From the oratorio „The Marakra Cycle": Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 40, No. 2,1, music work number 1519
- From the opera „Gantenbein“: Rachearie (Revenge aria) for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch, Ergon 30, No. 3, music work number 1015
- Klaviertrio Nr. 4 «In inkongruenter Weise kongruent» (Piano trio No. 4 «Congruent in an incongruent way») for violin, cello and piano (2023), Ergon 94, music work number 2216, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation, world premiere
- From the opera „L’amour est une duperie“: L'amour et la liberté, for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2014), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir and on sound poetry by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 7, music work number 1730, world premiere of the version with violin
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 3, «Gen-microtones», (2023), Ergon 96, music work number 2226, world premiere
- In mäandrierendem Rausch (In a meandering flow) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2023), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 95, music work number 2223,
Commissioned by the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt/Baselland, world premiere
Munich, 2024-01-28
- February 3, 2024 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Gemeindesaal, Marktgasse 8, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-March 2023 (2/6).
The tour is under the title Musikalische Spannungszustände (Musical states of tension).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Cássio Braga da Costa, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, cello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:
René Wohlhauser (*1954) to the 70th birthday:- From the student days: Souvenirs de l'Occitanie for clarinet solo (1978), Ergon 4, music work number 394
- From the New Complexity period: Music for flute solo, (2002), Ergon 29, music work number 1011
- From the oratorio „The Marakra Cycle": Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 40, No. 2,1, music work number 1519
- From the opera „Gantenbein“: Rachearie (Revenge aria) for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch, Ergon 30, No. 3, music work number 1015
- Klaviertrio Nr. 4 «In inkongruenter Weise kongruent» (Piano trio No. 4 «Congruent in an incongruent way») for violin, cello and piano (2023), Ergon 94, music work number 2216, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation, world premiere
- From the opera „L’amour est une duperie“: L'amour et la liberté, for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2014), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir and on sound poetry by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 7, music work number 1730, world premiere of the version with violin
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 3, «Gen-microtones», (2023), Ergon 96, music work number 2226, world premiere
- In mäandrierendem Rausch (In a meandering flow) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2023), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 95, music work number 2223,
Commissioned by the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt/Baselland, world premiere
Gelterkinden, 2024-02-03
- February 10, 2024 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-March 2023 (3/6).
The tour is under the title Musikalische Spannungszustände (Musical states of tension).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Cássio Braga da Costa, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, cello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:
René Wohlhauser (*1954) to the 70th birthday:- From the student days: Souvenirs de l'Occitanie for clarinet solo (1978), Ergon 4, music work number 394
- From the New Complexity period: Music for flute solo, (2002), Ergon 29, music work number 1011
- From the oratorio „The Marakra Cycle": Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 40, No. 2,1, music work number 1519
- From the opera „Gantenbein“: Rachearie (Revenge aria) for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch, Ergon 30, No. 3, music work number 1015
- Klaviertrio Nr. 4 «In inkongruenter Weise kongruent» (Piano trio No. 4 «Congruent in an incongruent way») for violin, cello and piano (2023), Ergon 94, music work number 2216, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation, world premiere
- From the opera „L’amour est une duperie“: L'amour et la liberté, for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2014), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir and on sound poetry by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 7, music work number 1730, world premiere of the version with violin
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 3, «Gen-microtones», (2023), Ergon 96, music work number 2226, world premiere
- In mäandrierendem Rausch (In a meandering flow) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2023), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 95, music work number 2223,
Commissioned by the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt/Baselland, world premiere
Bern, 2024-02-10
- February 17, 2024 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-March 2023 (4/6).
The tour is under the title Musikalische Spannungszustände (Musical states of tension).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Cássio Braga da Costa, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, cello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:
René Wohlhauser (*1954) to the 70th birthday:- From the student days: Souvenirs de l'Occitanie for clarinet solo (1978), Ergon 4, music work number 394
- From the New Complexity period: Music for flute solo, (2002), Ergon 29, music work number 1011
- From the oratorio „The Marakra Cycle": Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 40, No. 2,1, music work number 1519
- From the opera „Gantenbein“: Rachearie (Revenge aria) for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch, Ergon 30, No. 3, music work number 1015
- Klaviertrio Nr. 4 «In inkongruenter Weise kongruent» (Piano trio No. 4 «Congruent in an incongruent way») for violin, cello and piano (2023), Ergon 94, music work number 2216, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation, world premiere
- From the opera „L’amour est une duperie“: L'amour et la liberté, for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2014), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir and on sound poetry by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 7, music work number 1730, world premiere of the version with violin
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 3, «Gen-microtones», (2023), Ergon 96, music work number 2226, world premiere
- In mäandrierendem Rausch (In a meandering flow) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2023), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 95, music work number 2223,
Commissioned by the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt/Baselland, world premiere
Berlin, 2024-02-17
- February 21, 2024 (Wednesday): Morehead, Kentucky, KY 40351, USA, Morehead State University, Baird Music Hall, 230 University Blvd. (contact: Dr. Julie Baker) : Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Vis-à-vis". A.o. she performs the work "Marmamorais" for Flöte solo by René Wohlhauser.
- February 22, 2024 (Thursday): Lexington, Kentucky, KY 40506, USA, University of Kentucky School of Music, 105 Fine Arts Building (contact Dr. Julie Hobbs): Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Vis-à-vis". A.o. she performs the work "Marmamorais" for Flöte solo by René Wohlhauser.
- February 23, 2024 (Friday): Danville, Kentucky, KY 40422, USA, Centre College Danville, 600 West Walnut Street (contact: Mattie Greathouse): Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Vis-à-vis". A.o. she performs the work "Marmamorais" for Flöte solo by René Wohlhauser.
- February 23, 2024 (Friday): Zürich, Volkshochschule Zürich, Bärengasse 22, Raum 4A Zinkernagel, 3:00-4:30 p. m.:
Die Faszination der Modernen Klassik (The fascination of modern classical music), course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 7:30 p. m. in the Lavatersaal, Zürich.
You can register for adult education courses here - February 24, 2024 (Saturday): Zürich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-March 2023 (5/6).
The tour is under the title Musikalische Spannungszustände (Musical states of tension).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Cássio Braga da Costa, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, cello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:
René Wohlhauser (*1954) to the 70th birthday:- From the student days: Souvenirs de l'Occitanie for clarinet solo (1978), Ergon 4, music work number 394
- From the New Complexity period: Music for flute solo, (2002), Ergon 29, music work number 1011
- From the oratorio „The Marakra Cycle": Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 40, No. 2,1, music work number 1519
- From the opera „Gantenbein“: Rachearie (Revenge aria) for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch, Ergon 30, No. 3, music work number 1015
- Klaviertrio Nr. 4 «In inkongruenter Weise kongruent» (Piano trio No. 4 «Congruent in an incongruent way») for violin, cello and piano (2023), Ergon 94, music work number 2216, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation, world premiere
- From the opera „L’amour est une duperie“: L'amour et la liberté, for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2014), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir and on sound poetry by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 7, music work number 1730, world premiere of the version with violin
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 3, «Gen-microtones», (2023), Ergon 96, music work number 2226, world premiere
- In mäandrierendem Rausch (In a meandering flow) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2023), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 95, music work number 2223,
Commissioned by the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt/Baselland, world premiere
Zurich, 2024-02-24
- February 2024 (Saturday): Frankfort, Kentucky, USA, Kentucky Flute Festival 2024, Bondurant Middle School, 300 Bondurant Dr, Frankfort KY, 40601: Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Vis-à-vis". A.o. she performs the work "Marmamorais" for Flöte solo by René Wohlhauser auf.
- February 24, 2024 (Saturday): Kentucky, USA: Claudia Weissbarth performs her program "Vis-à-vis" at different universities in Kentucky. A.o. she performs the work "Marmamorais" for flute solo by René Wohlhauser.
- March 1, 2024 (Friday): Basel, Volkshochschule beider Basel, Universität Basel, Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 120, Petersplatz 1, 6:15-7.45 p. m.:
Die Faszination der Modernen Klassik (The fascination of modern classical music), course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 7:00 p. m. in the Großer Saal der Musikakademie Basel
You can register for adult education courses here - March 3, 2024 (Sunday): Basel, Musik-Akademie, Großer Saal, Leonhardsstraße 6, 7:00 p. m.:
17th annual international tour of the Ensemble Polysono, January-March 2023 (6/6).
The tour is under the title Musikalische Spannungszustände (Musical states of tension).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Cássio Braga da Costa, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, cello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:
René Wohlhauser (*1954) to the 70th birthday:- From the student days: Souvenirs de l'Occitanie for clarinet solo (1978), Ergon 4, music work number 394
- From the New Complexity period: Music for flute solo, (2002), Ergon 29, music work number 1011
- From the oratorio „The Marakra Cycle": Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 40, No. 2,1, music work number 1519
- From the opera „Gantenbein“: Rachearie (Revenge aria) for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch, Ergon 30, No. 3, music work number 1015
- Klaviertrio Nr. 4 «In inkongruenter Weise kongruent» (Piano trio No. 4 «Congruent in an incongruent way») for violin, cello and piano (2023), Ergon 94, music work number 2216, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation, world premiere
- From the opera „L’amour est une duperie“: L'amour et la liberté, for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet, violin, cello and piano (2014), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir and on sound poetry by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 7, music work number 1730, world premiere of the version with violin
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and cello No. 3, «Gen-microtones», (2023), Ergon 96, music work number 2226, world premiere
- In mäandrierendem Rausch (In a meandering flow) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and cello (2023), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 95, music work number 2223,
Commissioned by the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt/Baselland, world premiere
Basel, 2024-03-03
- March 20, 2024 (Wednesday), 8:00 p.m.: Swiss radio SRF 2 Kultur broadcasts the program “Composers about composers: René Wohlhauser about Klaus Huber” as part of the “Music of our Time” series. On the 70th birthday of René Wohlhauser (*March 24, 1954) and on the 100th birthday of Klaus Huber (November 30, 1924-October 2, 2017). The following works will also be broadcast: "carpe diem in beschleunigter Zeit" (carpe diem in accelerated time) for string quartet by René Wohlhauser (played by the Arditti Quartet), "Rachearie" from the opera "Gantenbein" by René Wohlhauser (interpreted by Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano ), "Geworfn'e Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone and ensemble by René Wohlhauser (interpreted by the Ensemble Polysono) and "Senfkorn" (Mustard Seed) by Klaus Huber (performed by the Ensemble Alternance under the direction of Arturo Tamayo).
You can listen to the broadcast here. - April 13, 2024 (Saturday): Biel, La Voirie, Brunngasse 1, 8:00 p. m.: Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Vis-à-vis II", with solo pieces for flutes by Pierre-André Bovey, Jean-Luc Darbellay, Matthias Heep, Max E. Keller and René Wohlhauser, and together with Christine Simolka (soprano) compositions for soprano and flute by Hans-Eugen Frischknecht and René Wohlhauser.
By René Wohlhauser the works "Marmamorais" for solo flute and "Une Nuit toute passionnée" for soprano and flute will be heard.
Yesterday evening (April 13, 2024) Claudia Weissbarth (flutes) and Christine Simolka (soprano) performed works by various composers in Biel with their wonderful interpretations, including two works by me. Here is an photo from the performance of “Une Nuit toute passionnée” based on texts by Simone de Beauvoir. This piece is the prologue to my opera entitled “L’amour est une duperie” (Love is a deception). The title is a statement by Jean-Paul Sartre from his main philosophical work “L’Être et le Néant” (Being and Nothingness). The opera is about the comparison of the philosophical theses and the lived practice of the two (documented by their letters) in relation to love.
La Voirie
Vis-à-vis II
Concert 13 April 2024 - May 6, 2024 (Monday), Radio Berlin-Brandenburg rbb kultur, 11:00 p.m., program "Neue Musik, Musik der Gegenwart" (“Contemporary Music, New Music Current”): In a review, Andreas Göbel presents the CD “Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung” (The fragmented Perception) by René Wohlhauser.
- June 15, 2024 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Some more concerts from our "Fascination Music" series will take place again this year, with opera arias from the romantic period, with modern classical music, polystylistic musical diaries, jazz rock and songs.
The program:- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Arias and duets from the opera Giovanna d'arco (1857) for soprano, baritone and piano: Gelo, terro m’invade, Oh ben s’addice, Sempre all’alba, Amai, ma un solo istante and Tu che all’eletto Sàulo.
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Duo for violin and piano No. 4 (2024), Ergon 97, music work number 2244, world premiere
- 2nd part: Riffs and Musical Diaries in different styles
René Wohlhauser:- From the Riffs for piano the Nos. 189-194, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 4 from 18 September 1996, 2nd version for piano (2023), Parergon 17, No. 4,2, music work number 2230, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 56 from 18 October 1999, version for soprano, violin and piano (2023), Parergon 17, No. 56,2, music work number 2231, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 197 from 30 June 2023, version for recorder and piano, Parergon 17, No. 197,2, music work number 2232, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 198 from 4 July 2023, version for piano and percussion (2024), Parergon 17, No. 198,2, music work number 2247, world premiere
- From the Riffs for piano the Nos. 195-202, world premiere
- 3rd part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
René Wohlhauser:- Jazz rock blues piece No. 28 from 31 January 2016, version for soprano, piano and percussion (2024), Parergon 38, No. 28,2, music work number 2240, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. from 20 March 2017, version for keyboard saxophone, piano and percussion (2024), Parergon 38, No. 29,2, music work number 2241, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No.: Rock Riff from 8 June 2017, version for piano and percussion (2024), Parergon 38, No. 30,2, music work number 2248, world premiere
- Leoninus, (1984) version for voice, piano, electric bass and percussion (2024), Parergon 13, No. 17,2, music work number 2242, world premiere
- 4th part: Chamber pop songs for two part vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboard, electric bass and percussion
René Wohlhauser:- Leng isch dr Wäg (1976/2024), on dialect lyrics by the composer, version 2024, Parergon 12, No. 3, music work number 374/2233b, world premiere
- 40'000 Nazis (1983), on dialect lyrics by the composer, Parergon 13, No. 14, music work number 626
- Abschalte bitte! (1981/2024), on dialect lyrics by the composer, version 2024, Parergon 12, No. 32, music work number 490/2237, world premiere
Christine Simolka: Soprano, recorder and percussion
Elia Seiffert: Violin, piano and keyboard
René Wohlhauser: Baritone, piano, electric bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and percussion
Anna Kohler: Percussion
Program June concerts 2024
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- June 18, 2024 (Tuesday): Bern, Jehudi Menuhin Forum, Helvetiaplatz 6, 6:00 p.m.: Markus Wüthrich performs the composition "Atemlinie" for horn solo and tamtam by René Wohlhauser.
- June 22, 2024 (Saturday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7:00 p. m.: Same program as on Juni 15, 2024.
- July 6, 2024 (Saturday), 10:30 a. m.: Lörrach, Theater Tempus fugit, Adlergäßchen 13: Opera arias from the romantic period
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Arias and duets from the opera Giovanna d'arco (1857) for soprano, baritone and piano: Gelo, terro m’invade, Oh ben s’addice, Sempre all’alba, Amai, ma un solo istante and Tu che all’eletto Sàulo.
- July 6, 2024 (Saturday), 12:10 p. m.: Lörrach, Bühne Am Hebelpark: René Wohlhauser (voice and elektric guitar), Christine Simolka (voice), Elia Seiffert (Keyboard) and Anna Kohler (percussion) perform as "Swiss X-tett" the following Songs by René Wohlhauser:
- Sunrise
- Laß' uns schweben
- 40'000 Nazis
- Abschalte bitte!
- Mini Hammer-Melodie (mit René an Gesang und E-Baß)
- July 6, 2024 (Saturday), 2:00 p. m.: Lörrach, Außenbühne Burghof: René Wohlhauser (voice and elektric guitar), Christine Simolka (voice), Elia Seiffert (Keyboard) and Anna Kohler (percussion) perform as "Swiss X-tett" the following Songs by René Wohlhauser:
- Sunrise
- Laß' uns schweben
- 40'000 Nazis
- Abschalte bitte!
- Mini Hammer-Melodie (mit René an Gesang und E-Baß)
- July 25, 2024 (Thursday), 8:00 p. m.: Arlesheim, Kulturzirkus, Mattweg 57: René Wohlhauser (voice and elektric guitar), Christine Simolka (voice), Elia Seiffert (Keyboard) and Anna Kohler (percussion) perform as "Swiss X-tett" the following Songs by René Wohlhauser:
- Sunrise
- Laß' uns schweben
- 40'000 Nazis
- Abschalte bitte!
- Mini Hammer-Melodie (mit René an Gesang und E-Baß)
- Lana Gana
- Dornrösli schlaf
- Rabe
- Lied für dä Tag
And the following Oldies: - California Dreamin'
- Leaving on a Jet Plane
- Country Roads
- Guggisberglied
- Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
- The House of the Rising Sun
https://www.kulturzirkus.ch/2024/07/06/swiss-x-tett/
Arlesheim, July 25, 2024
- September 5, 2024 (Thursday), 7:00 p. m.: Basel, Flaneur-Festival, Elisabethenstrasse: René Wohlhauser (voice, electric guitar and mandolin), Christine Simolka (voice), Elia Seiffert (Keyboard) and Anna Kohler (percussion) perform as "Swiss X-tett" the following Songs by René Wohlhauser:
- Setlist 1 und 3 (with René at the electric guitar)
- Sunrise
- Laß' uns schweben
- 40'000 Nazis
- Abschalte bitte!
- Dornrösli schlaf
- Rabe
- Mini Hammer-Melodie (with René singing and playing the E-Bass)
- Setlist 2 (with René at the Mandoline)
- Lana Gana
- Dornrösli schlaf
- Rabe
- Lied für dä Tag
And the following Oldies: - California Dreamin'
- Guggisberglied
- Setlist 1 und 3 (with René at the electric guitar)
- September 2024: At the renowned label "Neos" in Munich, a new portrait CD is released with chamber music works by René Wohlhauser. The title is "Dunkle Stimmen". (Wohlhauser Edition No. 11). More information here.
Dunkle Stimmen (2024) - September 13, 2024 (Friday): Berlin, Bezirkszentralbibliothek, Marzahner Promenade 54-55, 08:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (1/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Berlin, 2024-09-13
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- September 15, 2024 (Sunday): Chemnitz, Archiv Morgner, Agricolastraße 25, 07:30 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (2/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Chemnitz, 2024-09-15
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- September 16, 2024 (Monday): Leipzig, Stadtbibliothek, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz 10-11, 07:30 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (3/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Leipzig, 2024-09-16
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- September 21, 2024 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 07:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (4/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Basel, 2024-09-21
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- October 4, 2024 (Friday): Paris, Le Temple de Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 08:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (5/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Paris, 2024-10-04
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- October 08, 2024 (Tuesday): Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Kirche St. Clemens, Pixeler Straße 8, 08:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (6/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Rheda, 2024-10-08
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- October 13, 2024 (Sunday): Munich, Seidl Villa, Kulturzentrum, Nikolaiplatz 1B, 09:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (7/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
München, 2024-10-13
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- October 23, 2024 (Wednesday): Bucharest, National University of Music, Strada Stirbei Voda 33, 01:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (8/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Bucharest, 2025-10-23
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- October 25, 2024 (Friday): Iasi, "Eduard Caudella" Concert Hall, 29 Cuza Voda Street, 07:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (9/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Iasi, 2024-10-25
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- October 27, 2024 (Sunday): Chisinau, Festival "Days of New Music" (Zilele Musicii noi), National Museum of Modern Art (Muzeul National al Artei), Strada 31 August 1989, No. 115, 04:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (10/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
Chisinau, 2024-10-27
2024-10-27 Chisinau
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- November 03, 2024 (Sunday): Oberlauterbach, Konzertreihe, Rue de l'Ecole 5, 06:30 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2024 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (15) (11/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
- Uom Raswéckje, for soprano and baritone (2012), on formant-generated phonemes by the composer, Ergon 45, No. 1, Musik Work Number 1637
- gelsüraga, for soprano and piano (2005), on a onomatopoetic poem by the composer, Ergon 31, No. 1, Music Work Number 1183
- Im Zentrum der Stille, for soprano and baritone (2024), on three poems by the composer, Ergon 98, Music Work Number 2252, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Gefrorene Gedanken, for soprano and piano, on a poem by the composer (2024), Ergon 99, Music Work Number 2253, world premiere, commissioned by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia
- Susanne Stelzenbach (*1947) from Berlin: Aus der Zeit 2, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), with words and sentences by Richard and Ida Dehmel: "Sie" and "Schlangen", world premiere
- Christian FP Kram (*1968) from Leipzig: Zwei Rilke-Lieder, for soprano and piano (2024), on two poems by Rainer Maria Rilke: from the cycle "Das Stundenbuch": "Mein Leben" and "Ich lebe mein Leben", world premiere
- Thomas Leppuhr (*1966) from Leipzig: Drei Sekunden habe ich vor dem Beton, four fragments for soprano and piano (2024), on texts by Thomas Josef Wehlim, world premiere
- Thorsten Gubatz (*1975) from Münster: Toamna, for soprano and baritone (2023), vocalise, world premiere
- Yann Windeshausen (*2002) from Munich: von ferne prollmusik, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Helmut Krausser, world premiere
- Ghenadie Ciobanu (*1957) from Chisinau: Forgotten Words of Lost Songs, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on onomatopoetic texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu (*1986) from Iasi: Golden Harp, for soprano, baritone and piano (2024), on texts by Rabindranath Tagore and from the Songs of Songs by Solomon, world premiere
- Roman Vlad (*1982) from Bucharest: Burned Forest, for soprano and piano (2024), on a poem by Nichita Stanescu, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff (*1946) from Paris: Souffle, for soprano and piano (2024), on poems by Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu (*1953) from Bucharest / Oldenburg: Minnelied, for soprano and baritone (2024), on a poem by Ulrich von Gutenburg, world premiere
The concert had to be cancelled due to illness.
- René Wohlhauser (*1954) from Basel:
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2023
- January 28, 2023 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Gemeindesaal, Marktgasse 8, 7:00 p. m.
16th annual international tour of the Ensembles Polysono, January-March 2023 (1/6).
The tour is under the title Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Ariane Rovesse, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The Program:- Olga Neuwirth (*1968): Spleen for bass flute solo (1999)
- Heinz Holliger (*1939): Rechant for clarinet solo (2008)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time) for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 88, music work number 2163
- Klaviertrio Nr. 3 (Piano Trio No. 3), for violin, violoncello and piano (2022), world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 2 (2019), Ergon 70, music work number 1892
- Entropía for violoncello solo (1997/98), Ergon 24, music work number 952
- New work, for soprano and clarinet (2022), world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello No. 2, Gen-tuplets, 2nd version (2021), Ergon 86, No. 2, music work number 2125, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark Voices) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
Photo: The new “Ensemble Polysono” tour started tonight (28 January 2023) in Gelterkinden with works by Olga Neuwirth, Heinz Holliger and me. Among other works, I contributed to 4 world premieres. The audience was very attentive and welcomed us with warm applause.
Gelterkinden, 28 Jan. 2023
- January 31, 2023 (Tuesday): Basel, Volkshochschule beider Basel, Universität Basel, Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 120, Petersplatz 1, 6:15-7.45 p. m.:
Die Faszination der Modernen Klassik (The fascination of modern classical music), course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30 p. m. in the Museum Kleines Klingental
You can register for adult education courses here - February 1, 2023 (Wednesday): Basel, Museum Kleines Klingental, Unterer Rheinweg 26, 7:30 p. m.:
16th annual international tour of the Ensembles Polysono, January-March 2023 (2/6).
The tour is under the title Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Ariane Rovesse, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The Program:- Olga Neuwirth (*1968): Spleen for bass flute solo (1999)
- Heinz Holliger (*1939): Rechant for clarinet solo (2008)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time) for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 88, music work number 2163
- Klaviertrio Nr. 3 (Piano Trio No. 3), for violin, violoncello and piano (2022), world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 2 (2019), Ergon 70, music work number 1892
- Entropía for violoncello solo (1997/98), Ergon 24, music work number 952
- New work, for soprano and clarinet (2022), world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello No. 2, Gen-tuplets, 2nd version (2021), Ergon 86, No. 2, music work number 2125, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark Voices) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
Tonight (1st February 2023) was the second tour concert of the newly cast „Ensemble Polysono“ tour in Basel at the Museum Kleines Klingental. People liked it very much and made it to a success. (From left to right: Christine Simolka, René Wohlhauser, Clara Giner Franco, Ariane Rovesse, Ruth Ten, Kiril Fasla Prolat.)
Basel, 1 Feb. 2023
- February 5, 2023 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Saal X, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 7:00 p. m.:
16th annual international tour of the Ensembles Polysono, January-March 2023 (3/6).
The tour is under the title Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Ariane Rovesse, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The Program:- Olga Neuwirth (*1968): Spleen for bass flute solo (1999)
- Heinz Holliger (*1939): Rechant for clarinet solo (2008)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time) for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 88, music work number 2163
- Klaviertrio Nr. 3 (Piano Trio No. 3), for violin, violoncello and piano (2022), world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 2 (2019), Ergon 70, music work number 1892
- Entropía for violoncello solo (1997/98), Ergon 24, music work number 952
- New work, for soprano and clarinet (2022), world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello No. 2, Gen-tuplets, 2nd version (2021), Ergon 86, No. 2, music work number 2125, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark Voices) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
Photo: Yesterday evening (February 5, 2023) the third tour concert of the Ensemble Polysono took place in the Gasteig in Munich. The audience was enthusiastic about the instrumental brilliance of the musicians.
Munich, 5 Feb. 2023
- February 18, 2023 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.:
16th annual international tour of the Ensembles Polysono, January-March 2023 (4/6).
The tour is under the title Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Ariane Rovesse, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The Program:- Olga Neuwirth (*1968): Spleen for bass flute solo (1999)
- Heinz Holliger (*1939): Rechant for clarinet solo (2008)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time) for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 88, music work number 2163
- Klaviertrio Nr. 3 (Piano Trio No. 3), for violin, violoncello and piano (2022), world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 2 (2019), Ergon 70, music work number 1892
- Entropía for violoncello solo (1997/98), Ergon 24, music work number 952
- New work, for soprano and clarinet (2022), world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello No. 2, Gen-tuplets, 2nd version (2021), Ergon 86, No. 2, music work number 2125, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark Voices) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
Photo: The fourth tour concert of the Ensemble Polysono yesterday night (18 Feb. 2023) was a great success with audiences in Berlin.
Berlin, 18 Feb. 2023
- February 24, 2023 (Friday): Bern, Volkshochschule Bern, Grabenpromenade 3, 3:30-5.00 p. m.:
Einführung in die moderne Klassik (The fascination of modern classical music), course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:00 p. m. in Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Bern.
You can register for adult education courses here - February 25, 2023 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.:
16th annual international tour of the Ensembles Polysono, January-March 2023 (5/6).
The tour is under the title Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Ariane Rovesse, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The Program:- Olga Neuwirth (*1968): Spleen for bass flute solo (1999)
- Heinz Holliger (*1939): Rechant for clarinet solo (2008)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time) for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 88, music work number 2163
- Klaviertrio Nr. 3 (Piano Trio No. 3), for violin, violoncello and piano (2022), world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 2 (2019), Ergon 70, music work number 1892
- Entropía for violoncello solo (1997/98), Ergon 24, music work number 952
- New work, for soprano and clarinet (2022), world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello No. 2, Gen-tuplets, 2nd version (2021), Ergon 86, No. 2, music work number 2125, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark Voices) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
Photo: Yesterday evening (February 25, 2023) the fifth concert of the Polysono ensemble took place in Bern, the Swiss capital. People described the virtuoso skills of the musicians as a stupendous performance and the music as fascinating.
Bern, 25 Feb. 2023
- March 3, 2023 (Friday): Zurich, Volkshochschule Zürich, Bärengasse 22, Raum 4A Zinkernagel, 3:00-4:30 p. m.:
Die Faszination der Modernen Klassik (The fascination of modern classical music), course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:30 p. m. in the Lavatersaal, Zürich.
You can register for adult education courses here - March 4, 2023 (Saturday): Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.:
16th annual international tour of the Ensembles Polysono, January-March 2023 (6/6).
The tour is under the title Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time).
The ensemble consists of:
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Clara Giner Franco, flute,
Ariane Rovesse, clarinet,
Ruth Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The Program:- Olga Neuwirth (*1968): Spleen for bass flute solo (1999)
- Heinz Holliger (*1939): Rechant for clarinet solo (2008)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- Eingedunkelte Zeit (Darkened Time) for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 88, music work number 2163
- Klaviertrio Nr. 3 (Piano Trio No. 3), for violin, violoncello and piano (2022), world premiere
- Duo for violin and piano No. 2 (2019), Ergon 70, music work number 1892
- Entropía for violoncello solo (1997/98), Ergon 24, music work number 952
- New work, for soprano and clarinet (2022), world premiere
- Quartet for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello No. 2, Gen-tuplets, 2nd version (2021), Ergon 86, No. 2, music work number 2125, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark Voices) for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
The Finale: Yesterday (4 March 2023) was our sixth and last tour concert with the Polysono ensemble in Zurich in front of an enthusiastic audience, which welcomed us with great applause.
Zurich, 4 March 2023
- April 1, 2023 (Saturday), 4:03 p.m. on air: Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur broadcasts the piece "Marapró" for violin and piano by René Wohlhauser in the program "CH-Musik", among other things, performed by Elia Seiffert, violin, and René Wohlhauser, piano. Schweizer Radio SRF 2: "CH-Musik"
- April 9, 2023 (Sunday), 9:00 p.m. on air: Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur broadcasts the piece "Marapró" for violin and piano by René Wohlhauser in the program "CH-Musik", performed by Elia Seiffert, violin, and René Wohlhauser, piano. Schweizer Radio SRF 2: "CH-Musik"
- May 2, 2023 (Tuesday), Radio Berlin-Brandenburg rbb kultur, 11:00 p.m., program "Neue Musik, Musik der Gegenwart" (“Contemporary Music, New Music Current”): In a review, Andreas Göbel presents the CD “From the Depths of Time” by René Wohlhauser. Listen.
- May 9, 2023 (Tuesday), 00:05 a.m.: A portrait of the composer René Wohlhauser designed by Yvonne Petitpierre is broadcast on Deutschlandfunk Kultur. Listen.
- June 21, 2023 (Wednesday), 9 p. m.: Swiss radio SRF 2 Kultur will broadcast the concert that Christine Simolka (soprano) and René Wohlhauser (baritone and piano) gave in Chisinau at the Festival „Days of New Music“ in the National Museum of Modern Art at 20 October 2022 and which was recorded by the National Radio of Moldova.
Chisinau Concert-1 2022-10-20
Chisinau Concert-2 2022-10-20
Chisinau Concert-3 2022-10-20
Chisinau Concert-4 2022-10-20 - June 24, 2023 (Saturday), 11:00 a. m.: Lörrach, Bonifatiuskirche, Tumringer Straße 218:
- Opera arias from the romantic period
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Dinne, perchè in quest'eremo from the opera Simon Boccanegra (1857) for soprano, baritone and piano
- Opera arias from the romantic period
- June 25, 2023 (Sunday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Two more concerts from our "Fascination Music" series will take place again this year, with opera arias from the romantic period, with modern classical music, polystylistic musical diaries, jazz rock and songs.
The program:- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Dinne, perchè in quest'eremo from the opera Simon Boccanegra (1857) for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Duo for violin and piano No. 3 (2023), Ergon 93, music work number 2204, world premiere
- 2nd part: Riffs and Musical Diaries
René Wohlhauser:- From the Riffs for Piano the Nos. 161-172, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 55 from 25 August 1999, version for soprano, violin and piano (2023), Parergon 17, No. 55,2, music work number 2195, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 66 from 13 August 2000, for piano, Parergon 17, No. 66, music work number 990, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 114 from 30 November 2010, version for saxophone keyboard, piano and Djembé, Parergon 17, No. 114b, music work number 1566, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 178 from 28 Mai 2021, version for recorder and piano (2023), Parergon 17, No. 178,2, music work number 2192, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 192 from 2.8.2022, for piano, 2nd version (2023), Parergon 17, No. 192,2, music work number 2191, world premiere
- From the Riffs for piano the Nos. 174-188, world premiere
- 3rd part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
René Wohlhauser:- Jazz rock blues piece No. 32: Rock Riff from 4 February 2020, version for soprano, piano and djembé (2023), Parergon 38, No. 32,2, music work number 2198, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. 34: Rock Riff from 11 Mai 2020, for piano, 2nd version (2023), Parergon 38, No. 34,2, music work number 2197, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. 35: Rock Riff from 14 Mai 2020, version for piano and djembé (2023), Parergon 38, No. 35,2, music work number 2196, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. 45 from 16 August 2022, version for violin and piano (2023), Parergon 38, No. 45,2, music work number 2203, world premiere
- 4th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano and digital drums
René Wohlhauser:- Sunrise, (2020/2023), on a English text by the composer, 2nd version, Parergon No. 12, No. 39,2, music work number 2201, world premiere
- Laß' uns schweben (2021), on a German text by the composer, Parergon No. 12, No. 40, music work number 2100, world premiere
- Mini Hammer-Melodie, (2016/2023), on a Swiss German text by the composer, 2nd version, Parergon No. 13, No. 35,2, music work number 2200, world premiere
Christine Simolka: Soprano, recorder and percussion
Elia Seiffert: Violin, piano and keyboard
René Wohlhauser: Baritone, piano, electric bass and electric guitar, djembé
Basel Konzert June 25, 2023
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- July 1, 2023 (Saturday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7:00 p. m.: Same program as on 25 June 2022
Bättwil Konzert July 1, 2023 - September 2023: At the renowned label "Neos" in Munich, a new portrait CD is released with chamber music works by René Wohlhauser. The title is "Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung". (Wohlhauser Edition No. 10). More information here.
Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung (2023) - September 16, 2023 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (1/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
Today was the start of the tour in Berlin. The audience liked it.
Berlin Concert 2023-09-16
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 23, 2023 (Saturday): Munich, Steinway-Haus, Landsberger Straße 336/2, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (2/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
Munich Concert 2023-09-23
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 30, 2023 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (3/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
Basel Concert 2023-09-30
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 7, 2023 (Saturday): Paris, Le Temple de Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (4/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
Paris Concert, 2023-10-07
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 12, 2023 (Thursday): London, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Greenwich, 11:00 a.m.: Master class with the students of the composition and interpretation classes of the conservatoire with Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser as part of the autumn tour 2023 (5/14)
London Masterclass, 2023-10-23
. - October 12, 2023 (Thursday): London, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Greenwich, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (6/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
London Concert, 2023-10-12
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 21, 2023 (Saturday): Chisinau, Festival "Days of New Music", Museum of Modern Art, Strada 31 Aug 1989, 115, 6:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (7/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
Chisinau Concert-1 2023-10-21
Chisinau Concert-2 2023-10-21
Chisinau Concert-3 2023-10-21
Chisinau Concert-4 2023-10-21
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 22, 2023 (Sunday): Chisinau, Festival "Days of New Music", Academy of Music, Str. A. Mateevici 87, 4:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (8/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
2023-10-22 Chisinau Academy
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 24, 2023 (Tuesday): Iasi, Music University, 10:30 a.m.: Master class with the students of the composition and interpretation classes of the "George Enescu" National University of Arts with Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser as part of the autumn tour 2023 (9 /14).
- October 24, 2023 (Tuesday): Iasi, "George Enescu" National University of Arts, Sala "Anton Diaconu", Strada Costache Negruzzi 9, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (10/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere.
With a surprisingly large audience consisting of young music students.
2023-10-24 Iasi Concert
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 26, 2023 (Thursday): Bucharest, "Dinu Lipatti" House of Arts, 12 Lascar Catargiu Blvd, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (11/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Dinu Lipatti: From Quatre Mélodies for voice and piano (1945): No. 3) "Capitale de la douleur" on a poem by Paul Eluard, and No. 4) "Les Pas" on a poem by Paul Valéry
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
2023-10-26 Bucharest Lipatti House Concert
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 27, 2023 (Friday): Bucharest, National University of Music, Sala "Constantin Silvestri", Strada Stirbei Voda 33, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (12/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
2023-10-27 Bukarest University of Music Concert
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 29, 2023 (Sunday): Vienna, Kaisersaal, Kaiserstraße 10, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (13/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
2023-10-29 Vienna Concert
- René Wohlhauser:
- November 11, 2023 (Saturday): Freiburg, Elisabeth Schneider Stiftung, Wilhelmstraße 17a, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2023 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (14) (14/14), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- Blay, for soprano and baritone (2009), on a poem by the composer
- Rachearie (Revenge aria) from the opera Gantenbein, version for soprano and piano (2004), on a text by Max Frisch
- Quer durch … (Transverse through …), version for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Dunkle Stimmen (Dark voices), for soprano, baritone and noise track (electronics) (2022/2023), on a poem by the composer, commissioned by the swiss arts council, world premiere
- Gwyn Pritchard: Abundant folds, for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by the composer
- Leon Zmelty: kälteschutz (Cold protection), for soprano and piano (2023), on a poem by Albert Ostermeier, world premiere
- Veronica Ciobanu: Fabulae Phaedrus: Lupus et Agnus and Canes Famelici, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), based on fables by Phaedrus, world premiere
- Vlad Burlea: A-Symétries: Des myriades, Avant and G-A-Si(métrie), for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on poems by George Astalos, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Scent of Beauty, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente III, for soprano, baritone and piano (2023), on composer's syllables, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Trois chansons mélancoliques, for soprano and piano (2023), on poems by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Taube, for soprano and baritone (2023), on a text by Hans Raimund, world premiere
Freiburg Concert, Nov. 11, 2023
- René Wohlhauser:
- November 26, 2023 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.: Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Vis-à-vis". A.o. she performs the works "Marmamorais" for flute solo and, together with Christine Simolka, soprano, "Une Nuit toute passionnée" for soprano and flute by René Wohlhauser.
Bern Concert Nov. 26, 2023 - Artistic result of the year 2023
Last year was once again dark in terms of global politics. Art as an objection and existential counterforce is urgently needed.
In 2023 I composed 43 musical works (musical work numbers 2190-2232), including 5 larger works from the area of so-called modern classical music. The CD “Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung” (The Fragmented Perception) was released by the Neos label in Munich. It is already the 12 portrait CD with works by me. So far, 107 different compositions by me from the field of modern classical music have been released on CD. On YouTube in the playlist “René Wohlhauser - All videos, official selection” you can find 384 videos with over 480 works by me. With my three ensembles "Ensemble Polysono", "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" and "Trio Simolka-Wohlhauser-Seiffert" I gave 21 concerts on extensive tours in Europe. There are also a number of performances of my works by other performers and ensembles. A concert given by the “Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser” in Chisinau was broadcast by Moldovan Radio and Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur.
My works have had a total of 174 performances this year, including a.o. in Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Freiburg/Brsg, Chisinau, Iasi, Bucharest, Paris, Vienna and London. There were also lectures and master classes about my music, including at the adult education centers in Basel, Bern and Zurich, and master classes at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London and at the National George Ensescu University in Iasi. A number of my works have also been broadcast on various radio stations. And Yvonne Petitpierre created a one-hour portrait of my compositional work on Deutschlandfunk Kultur.
The concert activities and the new CD releases were accompanied by wonderful reviews and discussions, including on rbb kultur (Radio Berlin Brandenburg). All of this can be found on my homepage www.renewohlhauser.com. You can also find the scores and recordings there and on YouTube. On my homepage under “Vokaltexte / Lyrics” you can read those of my poems that I have set to music. You can see a selection of my graphic works under “Kunstgalerie / Art Gallery”.
I would like to thank my wife and soprano Christine Simolka for the wonderful collaboration, my producer Christian Seiffert, the employees of the Neos label, all members of my various ensembles, and the wonderful composer colleagues for the collaborations in Munich, Paris, London, Vienna, Moldova and Romania and all the interpreters of my works, my family, the organizers who invited us and the wonderful audience who warmly welcomed us everywhere and helped to make these projects a success.
I wish everyone a happy new year 2024. Let's continue to work on using music to create a positive perspective into the future. (31 December 2023)
31 December 2023
2022
- January 29, 2022 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Gemeindesaal, Marktgasse 8,
7:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2022 (1/6).
The tour is under the title Aufbruch trotz Corona (Artistic Awakening despite Corona).
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
Gelterkinden, 29 Jan. 2022
- February 4, 2022 (Friday): Basel, Volkshochschule beider Basel, Universität Basel, Kollegienhaus, Petersplatz 1, 6:15-7.45 p. m.:
Die Faszination der Modernen Klassik, course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. in the Schmiedenhof.
You can register for adult education courses here - February 5, 2022 (Saturday): Basel, Schmiedenhof, Zunftsaal, Rümelinsplatz 4,
8:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2022 (2/6).
The tour is under the title Aufbruch trotz Corona (Artistic Awakening despite Corona).
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
Basel, 5 Feb. 2022
- February 13, 2022 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2022 (3/6).
The tour is under the title Aufbruch trotz Corona (Artistic Awakening despite Corona).
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
Munich, 13 Feb. 2022
- February 19, 2022 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11,
7:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2022 (4/6).
The tour is under the title Aufbruch trotz Corona (Artistic Awakening despite Corona).
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
Berlin, 19 Feb. 2022
- February 25, 2022 (Friday): Bern, Volkshochschule Bern, 3:30-5.00 Uhr:
Einführung in die moderne Klassik, course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. at Le Cap (French Church), Bern.
You can register for adult education courses here
Bern, 26 Feb. 2022 - February 26, 2022 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3,
8:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2022 (5/6).
The tour is under the title Aufbruch trotz Corona (Artistic Awakening despite Corona).
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
Bern, 26 Feb. 2022
- March 4, 2022 (Friday): Zurich, Volkshochschule Zürich, Bärengasse 22, Raum 4A Zinkernagel, 3:00-4:30 p. m.:
Die Faszination der Modernen Klassik, course by René Wohlhauser.
Introduction to the world of modern classical music and introduction to the concert on Saturday, March 5th, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lavatersaal, Zurich.
You can register for adult education courses here - March 5, 2022 (Saturday): Zürich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2022 (6/6).
The tour is under the title Aufbruch trotz Corona (Artistic Awakening despite Corona).
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Kiril Fasla Prolat, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
Zurich, 5 March 2022
- May 02, 2022 (Monday), Radio Berlin-Brandenburg rbb kultur, 11:00 p.m., program "Music of the present, new music current": Andreas Göbel presented René Wohlhauser's CD "Im lauteren Sein" in a very positive, brief review: "One of the most busy and productive composers is the Swiss René Wohlhauser. He has already released 10 CDs with his works, including 8 in his own edition at the NEOS label. And at the same time he is a lot on the road with his own and other works. On the one hand as a duo ... and then with his "ensemble polysono" ...
rbb kultur, 2 May 2022 - May 2022, "MusikTexte" Köln, No. 173: Manfred Karallus presented René Wohlhauser's CD "Im lauteren Sein" in a very positive review.
Musiktexte 173, May 2022 - June 19, 2022 (Sunday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Two more concerts from our "Fascination Music" series will take place again this year, with opera arias from the romantic period, from modern classical, polystylistic, jazz rock and songs.
The program:- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Pura si comme un angelo, Dite alla giovine, Imponete and Ah no … severo scritto mi lasciara from the opera La Traviata (1852) for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Trio for soprano, violin and piano No. 2 (2022), on 5 poems by the composer, Ergon 87, music work number 2146, world premiere
- 2nd part: Riffs and Musical Diaries
René Wohlhauser:- From the Riffs for Piano the Nos. 120-146, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 47 from 24 October 1998, for piano, Parergon 17, No. 47, music work number 960, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 50 from 29 November 1998, version for soprano, violin and piano, Parergon 17, No. 50,2, music work number 2074, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 101 from 8 June 2006, for piano and djembé, Parergon No. 17, No. 101, music work number 1283, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 177 from 11 May 2021, version for recorder and piano, Parergon 17, No. 177, music work number 2138, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 188 from 2 April 2022, for piano, Parergon 17, No. 188, music work number 2150, world premiere
- From the Riffs for Piano the Nos. 147-160, world premiere
- 3rd part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
René Wohlhauser:- Jazz rock blues piece No. 6: Fast Swing, for piano, Parergon 38, No. 6, music work number 1981, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. 15: Blues rock riff from 11 April 2006, for piano, Parergon 38, No. 15, music work number 1277, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. 20: Blues rock riff from 27 April 2007, version for (sax-)keyboard, piano and djembé, Parergon 38, No. 20,2, music work number 2030, world premiere
- Jazz rock blues piece No. 43 from 5 October 2021, for piano, Parergon 38, No. 43, music work number 2121, world premiere
- 4th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano and drums, with Joachim Seiffert as special guest on drums
René Wohlhauser:- Rosa Sumpf, (1979/2022), Parergon No. 12,19,2, music work number 2141, world premiere of the new version
- Diä Verschwundene, (1982/2022), Parergon No. 12,35,2, music work number 2140, world premiere of the new version
- Dr Asfalttiger (1980/2022), Parergon No. 12,26,3, music work number 2145, world premiere of the new version
Christine Simolka: Soprano, recorder and percussion
Elia Seiffert: Violin, piano and keyboard
René Wohlhauser: Baritone, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, djembé
Joachim Seiffert as special guest on drums
Reservations
Due to limited space, registration is recommended polysono@gmx.ch
Photo: In tonight’s concert in Basel at Haus zur Musik my „Trio for soprano, violin and piano No. 2“ was premiered by Christine Simolka, soprano, Elia Seiffert, violin, and René Wohlhauser, piano.
Basel, 19. June 2022
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- June 25, 2022 (Saturday), 11:00 a. m.: Lörrach, Stadtkirche, Basler Straße 147:
- Opera arias from the romantic period
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Pura si comme un angelo, Dite alla giovine, Imponete and Ah no … severo scritto mi lasciara from the opera La Traviata (1852) for soprano, baritone and piano
Photo: Today in concert: a twenty minute cross section of the opera "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi with Christine Simolka, soprano, René Wohlhauser, baritone, and Elia Seiffert, piano. The audience liked it. (From left to right: Elia Seiffert, Christine Simolka, René Wohlhauser)
Lörrach, 15 June 2022
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Pura si comme un angelo, Dite alla giovine, Imponete and Ah no … severo scritto mi lasciara from the opera La Traviata (1852) for soprano, baritone and piano
- Opera arias from the romantic period
- June 26, 2022 (Sunday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7:00 p. m.: Same program as on 19 June 2022
Due to limited space, registration is recommended polysono@gmx.chPhoto: This was the world premiere of my "Musical Diary No. 50" last Sunday in Bättwil, created by Christine Simolka, soprano, Elia Seiffert, violin, and René Wohlhauser, piano
Bättwil, 26 June 2022 - September 2022: At the renowned label "Neos" in Munich, a new portrait CD is released with chamber music works by René Wohlhauser. The title is "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit". (Wohlhauser Edition No. 9). More information here.
Aus der Tiefe der Zeit (2022) - September 18, 2022 (Sunday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (1/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Photo: The tour started yesterday evening in Berlin with 9 world premieres in the Elias-Kuppelsaal. The audience was enthusiastic. A wonderful atmosphere.
Berlin, 18 Sept. 2022
- September 25, 2022 (Sunday): München, Gasteig HP8, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (2/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Photo: Tonight we gave our second tour concert in the Gasteig in Munich. People liked the great variety of the compositions by Heinz Holliger, René Wohlhauser, Ghenadie Ciobanu, Vlad Razvan Baciu, Roman Vlad, Stéphane Boussuge, Henri Pauly-Laubry, Jean-Claude Wolff and Violeta Dinescu. We played by Dinu Lipatti "Capitale de la douleur" as an encore.
Munich, 25 Sept. 2022
- Oktober 1, 2022 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (3/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Photo: Today's third concert in Basel of the 11-station tour through Europe was a great success. People wouldn't stop clapping. We played by Dinu Lipatti "Capitale de la douleur" as an encore.
Basel, 1 Oct. 2022
- October 8, 2022 (Saturday): Paris, Le Temple de Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (4/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Photo: At yesterday's fourth concert in Paris of the 11-station tour through Europe, again an enthusiastic and fanstastic audience that didn't want to stop clapping until we played by Dinu Lipatti "Capitale de la douleur" as an encore.
Paris, 8 Oct. 2022
- October 20, 2022 (Thursday): Guarda (Canton Graubünden, Switzerland), church, 5 p.m.: Maja Weber plays the world premiere of the piece dedicated to her "Moments musicaux en suite" for violoncello solo (2019) by René Wohlhauser.
World premiere "Moments musicaux en suite"
Wp "Moments musicaux en suite"-1
Wp "Moments musicaux en suite"-2 - October 20, 2022 (Thursday): Chisinau, National Museum of Art, No. 115, 31. August 1989 street, as part of the Festival "The Days of New Music", 6:00 p. m., concert recording by Radio Moldova:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (5/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
As an encore we played the piece by Ghenadie Ciobanu again. Broadcast by Teleradio-Moldova
2022-10-20 Chisinau Concert
2022-10-20 Chisinau Concert-1
2022-10-20 Chisinau Concert-2
2022-10-20 Chisinau Concert-3
2022-10-20 Chisinau Concert-4
2022-10-20 Chisinau Concert-5
- October 21, 2022 (Friday): Chisinau, Palace of Moldova, Maria Cebotari Str. 16, 6:00 p. m.: Performance of the orchestral work "in statu mutandi" by René Wohlhauser with the Moldova National Orchestra under the baton of Mihai Agafita.
Tonight (21 October 2022) my orchestra piece "in statu mutandi" was performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of Moldova in the Palatul Republicii (Palast der Republik Moldau) in Chisinau under the direction of Mihail Agafita. Broadcast by Teleradio-Moldova
National Symphony Orchestra Moldova, 2022-10-21
Palace of Moldova
Chisinau poster in statu mutandi 2022-10-21
"in statu mutandi" - October 24, 2022 (Monday): Iasi, University of Music, 10:00 a. m.: Master class with Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser
Masterclass Iasi 2022-10-24 - October 24, 2022 (Monday): Iasi, "Eduard Caudella" Concert Hall, 29 Cuza Voda Street, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (6/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Tonight was the sixth concert of our 11-stop tour through Europe in Iasi (Romania). The audience and the music students and professors who attended enjoyed it. In the morning we gave a master class on the analysis and interpretation of contemporary music at the Music University in Iasi in front of a packed hall. It was exciting and stimulating.
Iasi Concert 2022-10-24
Masterclass Iasi 2022-10-24
- October 26, 2022 (Sunday): Bucharest, "Dinu Lipatti" House of Arts, 12 Lascar Catargiu Blvd., 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (7/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Dinu Lipatti: From Quatre Mélodies for voice and piano (1945): No. 3) "Capitale de la douleur" on a poem by Paul Eluard, and No. 4) "Les Pas" on a poem by Paul Valéry
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Last night (October 26, 2022) our seventh tour concert took place at the packed and famous Lipatti House in Bucharest. It was a wonderful atmosphere and an enthusiastic audience.
Lipatti House Bucharest, 2022-10-26
- October 27, 2022 (Thursday): Bucharest, National University of Music, Strada Stirbei Voda 33, Sala Constantin Silvestri, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (8/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Tonight (October 27, 2022) we played our eighth tour concert at the National Music University in Bucharest. Composition and interpretation students studied the new contemporary playing techniques. As an encore we played again the piece by Ghenadie Ciobanu.
Bucharest National University of Music, 2022-10-27
Bucharest National University of Music, Poster, 2022-10-27
- October 29, 2022 (Saturday): Vienna, Palais Ehrbar, Mühlgasse 28, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (9/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Yesterday evening (29 October 2022) we gave our ninth tour concert in the Palais Ehrbar in Vienna with interesting compositions by Ghenadie Ciobanu, Vlad Razvan Baciu, Roman Vlad, Stéphane Boussuge, Henri Pauly-Laubry, Jean-Claude Wolff, Violeta Dinescu, Heinz Holliger and René Wohlhauser. People liked it very much.
Vienna, Palais Ehrbar, 29 Oct. 2022
- November 6, 2022 (Sunday): Baden-Baden, Rathaus, Alter Ratssaal, Marktplatz 2, 5:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (10/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Tonight (6 November 2022) our 10th tour concert in front of an enthusiastic audience in Baden-Baden was a great success. We had to play an encore (the piece by Ghenadie Ciobanu).
Baden-Baden, 2022-11-06
- November 8, 2022 (Tuesday): Freiburg, Elisabeth Schneider Stiftung, Wilhelmstraße 17a, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2022 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (13) (11/11), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music.
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder, for soprano solo (2016), on texts by the composer
- René Wohlhauser:
- Eingedunkelte Zeit, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Nein, ich akzeptier' es nicht, for speaking voice and percussion (2022), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Charyptin-Fragmente, for soprano and baritone (2010), on texts by the composer
- Ly-Gue-Tin, for soprano, baritone and piano (2008), on texts by the composer
- Ghenadie Ciobanu: Spirits of Bards, for soprano and baritone (2021), on texts by the composer, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Where the Mind is without Fear, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore, world premiere
- Roman Vlad: Coincidente, for soprano, baritone and piano (2022), on syllables by the composer, world premiere
- Stéphane Boussuge: La Nuit, for soprano and piano (2022), on a poem by Victor Hugo, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Air de Léa/Duo Léa-Arkos, Act 4, Scene 2 and 3 from the opera La Nuit d'Arkos (2018-2022), version for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Lettres à Ophélie, for soprano and piano (2022), on poems by Michel Passelergue, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: drehen, for soprano and baritone (2022), on a poem by Eva-Maria Berg, world premiere
Yesterday (8 November 2022) our 11th and final tour concert with compositions by Ghenadie Ciobanu, Vlad Razvan Baciu, Roman Vlad, Stéphane Boussuge, Henri Pauly-Laubry, Jean-Claude Wolff, Violeta Dinescu, Heinz Holliger and René Wohlhauser took place in Freiburg/Brsg. A big thank you to the numerous audiences who gave us a warm welcome everywhere, to the many nice people we met in Berlin, Munich, Basel, Paris, Chisinau, Iasi, Bucharest, Vienna, Baden-Baden and Freiburg and with whom we had a good time.
Freiburg/Brsg., 2022-11-08
- Artistic result of the year 2022
What should art do in difficult times? “Il faut continuer!” was the answer from Samuel Beckett. So let's continue.
In 2022 I created 56 musical works (music work numbers 2134-2189), 8 of them from the area of the so-called modern classic. The CD "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" was released by the Neos label in Munich. It is already the 11th portrait CD with works by me. On YouTube you can find 340 videos with music by me in the playlist "René Wohlhauser - All videos, official selection". I gave 20 concerts with my three ensembles "Ensemble Polysono", "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" and "Trio Simolka-Wohlhauser-Seiffert". There are also a number of performances of my works by other performers and ensembles. For example, my orchestral piece "in statu mutandi" was performed by the Moldovan National Orchestra under the direction of Mihai Agafita at the "Days of New Music" festival in Chisinau.
My works have experienced a total of 124 performances this year, e.g. several times in Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Chisinau, Iasi, Bucharest, Paris and Vienna. In addition, there were lectures and master classes about my music, e.g. at the adult education centers in Basel and Zurich and at the National George Ensescu University in Iasi. The concert activities and the new CD releases were accompanied by wonderful reviews, e.g. in "MusikTexte", Cologne and on rbb kultur (Radio Berlin Brandenburg). All this can be checked on my homepage www.renewohlhauser.com. The scores and recordings can also be found there and on YouTube.
I would like to thank my wife and soprano Christine Simolka, my producer Christian Seiffert, the employees of the Neos label, all the members of my various ensembles, the wonderful composer colleagues in Paris, Vienna, Moldova and Romania and all the interpreters of my works, my family, the organizers and the wonderful audience who welcomed us warmly everywhere and helped to make these projects a success.
I wish everyone a Happy New Year 2023. Let's keep working on creating a positive perspective for the future with music.
(31 December 2023)
31 December 2022
2021
- January 17, 2021 (Sunday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 5:00 p. m.: Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Visavis". A.o. she performs the works "Marmamorais" for flute solo and, together with Christine Simolka, soprano, "Une Nuit toute passionnée" for soprano and flute by René Wohlhauser.
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic. - February 5, 2021 (Friday): Basel, Schmiedenhof, Zunftsaal, Rümelinsplatz 4,
8:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", February-March 2021 (1/6).
The tour is under the title "New beginning after Corona".
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Valentina Dubrovina, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
- February 6, 2021 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35,
7:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", February-March 2021 (2/6).
The tour is under the title "New beginning after Corona".
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Valentina Dubrovina, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
- February 14, 2021 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", February-March 2021 (3/6).
The tour is under the title "New beginning after Corona".
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Valentina Dubrovina, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
- February 20, 2021 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11,
7:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", February-March 2021 (4/6).
The tour is under the title "New beginning after Corona".
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Valentina Dubrovina, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
- February 27, 2021 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3,
8:00 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", February-March 2021 (5/6).
The tour is under the title "New beginning after Corona".
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Valentina Dubrovina, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
- March 6, 2021 (Saturday): Zürich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.:
15th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", February-March 2021 (6/6).
The tour is under the title "New beginning after Corona".
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Valentina Dubrovina, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Kaija Saariaho (*1952): «Changing Light» for soprano and flute (2005)
- Enno Poppe (*1969): «Zwölf» for violoncello solo (2014)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Mera gor nit» for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- «Klaviertrio No. 2» (2020), for violin, violoncello and piano, Ergon 80, world premiere
- «Marapró» for violin and piano (2017/2018)
- «ReBruAla» for soprano, baritone, percussed piano and fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer, Ergon 62, No. 2, music work number 1808
- «Concertino No. 1», for flute and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 1, music work number 2020, world premiere
- «Concertino No. 2», for clarinet and ensemble (2020), Ergon 78, No. 2, music work number 2034, world premiere
- «Duo for flute and violoncello No. 2» (2020), Ergon 79, music work number 2041, world premiere
- «Die fragmentierte Wahrnehmung» for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere, commissioned by the UBS cultural foundation
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
- March 13, 2021 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 5:00 p. m.: Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Visavis". A.o. she performs the works "Marmamorais" for flute solo and, together with Christine Simolka, soprano, "Une Nuit toute passionnée" for soprano and flute by René Wohlhauser.
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed again due to the pandemic. - June 13, 2021 (Sunday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Since concerts are now allowed again, we are happy to start again on June 13th and to announce two concerts from our “Fascination of Music” series.
The program includes opera duets by Verdi from the Romantic period, a world premiere from the Modern Classical period, several musical diaries in different styles, three pieces from the field of jazz rock and three songs with Swiss dialect texts.
Due to the limited number of places, registration is required under polysono@gmx.ch
The program:- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a world premiere from modern classical music
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Pura siccome un angelo, duets from the opera La Traviata (1852) for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Trio for Soprano, Violin and Piano (2021), to poems by the composer, 2nd version, Ergon 83, No. 2, music work number 2085, world premiere
- 2nd part: Musical Diaries
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 6 from 28 September 1996, for piano, 2nd version, music work number 2076, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 57 from 12 February 2000 for piano, music work number 980, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 100 from 24 May 2006 for piano, 2nd version, music work number 2074, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 147 from 13 October 2017, version for soprano, violin and piano, music work number 2078, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 176 from 5 February 2021, version for recorder and piano, music work number 2075, world premiere
- From Riffs for Piano: Nos.106-119, world premiere
- 3rd part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- Jazz Rock Blues Piece No. 39 from 16 July 2020 for piano, Parergon 38, No. 39, music work number 2037, world premiere
- Jazz Rock Blues Piece No. 42 from 28 April 2021 for piano, Parergon 38, No. 42, music work number 2088, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Bluesrock from 11 June 2020 for keyboard, piano and djembe, Parergon 38, No. 38, music work number 2027, world premiere
- Riff from 27 October 2020, version for soprano, piano and djembé, Parergon 38, No. 40, music work number 2077, world premiere
- 4th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboard, and e-drums
- René Wohlhauser: Din eigete Wäg (1981/2021), world premiere of the new version
- Du wirsch nüm weich! (1982/2021), world premiere of the new version
- Niemertsland (1985/2021), world premiere
Christine Simolka: Soprano, recorder and percussion
Elia Seiffert: Violin, piano and keyboard
René Wohlhauser: Baritone, piano, acoustic and electric guitar, djembe
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a world premiere from modern classical music
- June 20, 2021 (Sunday): Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7 p. m.: Same program as 13 June 2021.
Due to the limited number of places, registration is required under polysono@gmx.ch - August 24, 2021 (Tuesday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Claudia Weissbarth plays her program "Visavis". A.o. she performs the works "Marmamorais" for flute solo and, together with Christine Simolka, soprano, "Une Nuit toute passionnée" for soprano and flute by René Wohlhauser.
Reservation please under visavis@gmx.ch - September 2021: At the renowned label "Neos" in Munich, a new portrait CD is released with chamber music works by René Wohlhauser. The title is "Im lauteren Sein". (Wohlhauser Edition No. 8). More information here.
Im lauteren Sein (2021) - September 18, 2021 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (1/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
The tour start in Berlin in the Elias-Kuppelsaal. An enthusiastic audience for contemporary music. Wonderful!
18 September 2021, Berlin
- September 25, 2021 (Saturday): Paris, Le Temple de Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (2/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
Our second tour concert in Paris. A warm reception by a large and enthusiastic audience with a photo shoot at the end: composer Jean-Claude Wolff, poet Odile Lefranc, composer/performer René Wohlhauser, soprano Christine Simolka, composer Henri Pauly-Laubry (left to right)
25 September 2021
- October 2, 2021 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (3/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
The third tour concert in Basel went well and the people liked what they thanked with a lot of applause.
2 October 2021
- October 14, 2021 (Thursday): Chisinau, Festival "The Days of New Music", national museum for art, Street of 31 August 1989, No. 115, 18:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (4/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
The daily news on national Moldovan television with a report about the concert of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser".
Translation of the beginning: "Two great Swiss artists: Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser, who are on a European tour, gave a concert at the National Museum of Art of Moldova. The recital took place within the international festival Days of New Music, and the protagonists are known in the world of contemporary music in Europe for the originality of the interpretation of the creations of composers from several countries."
The tour concert at the international festival "Zilele Muzicii noi" ("Days of new music") at the National museum of art of Moldova in Chisinau. The national radio recorded it and the national television was also there. And there was a live stream on YouTube.
14 October 2021
Chisinau Poster
- October 21, 2021 (Thursday): Iasi (Ro), "Eduard Caudella" Concert Hall, Cuza Voda 29 Street, 6:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (5/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
The tour concert in the "Eduard Caudella" concert hall of the philharmonic in Iasi. People liked it.
21 October 2021
Iasi Poster
- October 23, 2021 (Saturday): Brasov, Philharmonic,
- Sala Patria, Bulevardul 15 Noiembrie No. 50, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (6/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
The tour concert in the Patria Concert Hall of the Philharmonic in Brasov, an insider tip and a coveted address in Europe.
23 October 2021
Brasov Poster
- October 24, 2021 (Sunday): Bucharest, Romanian Athenaeum - "George Enescu" Philharmonic, 1-3 Benjamin Franklin Street, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (7/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
Standing ovation at the Romanian Atheneum in Bucharest (the great "George Enescu" philharmonic in Bucharest).
24 October 2021
The Athenaeum in Bucharest
Athenaeum Poster
Athenaeum Promotion
- October 25, 2021 (Monday): Bucharest, National University of Music, Auditorium, Strada Stirbei Voda 33, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2021 of the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): New vocal chamber music from Europe (12) (8/8), with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht, for voice alone (1971), from: “… inwenig voller Figur …” for choir voices, loudspeakers, tape and large orchestra (1970/71), text from the St. John’s Apocalypse VIII, 10, 11; IX, 1, 2; IX, 6
- René Wohlhauser:
- Licht ist eng, for soprano, speaking voice and piano (2021), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Aus der Tiefe der Zeit, version for soprano and baritone (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Une Nuit toute passionnée, version for soprano and piano (2015), on texts by Simone de Beauvoir, world premiere
- ReBruAla, for soprano, baritone, percussed piano, fixed media (six-part choir, piano), noise track and field recording (2017), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu: Ora de Canto / Singing lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020)
- Ulpiu Vlad: I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu
- Vlad Razvan Baciu: Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Duo Léa / Arkos, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano, baritone, piano and maracas (2020), text by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Approcher Venus, for soprano and piano (2021), text: Odile Lefranc, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: Gäbe es keine Kirschblüten, for soprano and baritone (2021), text: tanka from the 9th century, world premiere
The final concert of the tour in Romania at the National University of Music in Bucharest. Here with the Romanian composer Vlad Razvan Baciu (on the left).
25 October 2021
National University of Music Bucharest Poster
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2020
- January 25, 2020 (Saturday): Basel, Schmiedenhof, Rümelinsplatz 4, 8:00 p. m.: 14th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2020 (1/6).
The tour is under the motto "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" ("From the depths of time").
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Rebecca Saunders (*1967): «Hauch» for violin solo (2018)
- Mark André (*1964): «E» for violoncello solo (2012)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Kasamarówa» for soprano and baritone (2014), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 52, music work number 1697
- «Duo für Klarinette und Klavier» («Duo for clarinet and piano») (2014 / 2018), 2nd version, Ergon 55, No. 2, music work number 1874, world premiere
- «Musik für Flöte» («Music for flute solo») (2002), Ergon 29
- «Miramsobale» for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922, world premiere
- «Im Tempo der Wahrnehmung» («In the pace of perception»), piano trio for violin, violoncello and piano (2019), Ergon 72, music work number 1910, world premiere
- «Duo für Flöte und Violoncello» («Duo for flute and violoncello») (2019), Ergon 75, music work number 1925, world premiere
- «Aus der Tiefe der Zeit» («From the depths of time») for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 73, No. 2, music work number 1918, commission from the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- February 1, 2020 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.: 14th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2020 (2/6).
The tour is under the motto "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" ("From the depths of time").
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Rebecca Saunders (*1967): «Hauch» for violin solo (2018)
- Mark André (*1964): «E» for violoncello solo (2012)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Kasamarówa» for soprano and baritone (2014), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 52, music work number 1697
- «Duo für Klarinette und Klavier» («Duo for clarinet and piano») (2014 / 2018), 2nd version, Ergon 55, No. 2, music work number 1874, world premiere
- «Musik für Flöte» («Music for flute solo») (2002), Ergon 29
- «Miramsobale» for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922, world premiere
- «Im Tempo der Wahrnehmung» («In the pace of perception»), piano trio for violin, violoncello and piano (2019), Ergon 72, music work number 1910, world premiere
- «Duo für Flöte und Violoncello» («Duo for flute and violoncello») (2019), Ergon 75, music work number 1925, world premiere
- «Aus der Tiefe der Zeit» («From the depths of time») for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 73, No. 2, music work number 1918, commission from the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- February 14, 2020 (Friday): Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7:00 p. m.: 14th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2020 (3/6).
The tour is under the motto "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" ("From the depths of time").
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Rebecca Saunders (*1967): «Hauch» for violin solo (2018)
- Mark André (*1964): «E» for violoncello solo (2012)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Kasamarówa» for soprano and baritone (2014), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 52, music work number 1697
- «Duo für Klarinette und Klavier» («Duo for clarinet and piano») (2014 / 2018), 2nd version, Ergon 55, No. 2, music work number 1874, world premiere
- «Musik für Flöte» («Music for flute solo») (2002), Ergon 29
- «Miramsobale» for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922, world premiere
- «Im Tempo der Wahrnehmung» («In the pace of perception»), piano trio for violin, violoncello and piano (2019), Ergon 72, music work number 1910, world premiere
- «Duo für Flöte und Violoncello» («Duo for flute and violoncello») (2019), Ergon 75, music work number 1925, world premiere
- «Aus der Tiefe der Zeit» («From the depths of time») for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 73, No. 2, music work number 1918, commission from the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- February 16, 2020 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7:00 p. m.: 14th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2020 (4/6).
The tour is under the motto "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" ("From the depths of time").
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Rebecca Saunders (*1967): «Hauch» for violin solo (2018)
- Mark André (*1964): «E» for violoncello solo (2012)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Kasamarówa» for soprano and baritone (2014), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 52, music work number 1697
- «Duo für Klarinette und Klavier» («Duo for clarinet and piano») (2014 / 2018), 2nd version, Ergon 55, No. 2, music work number 1874, world premiere
- «Musik für Flöte» («Music for flute solo») (2002), Ergon 29
- «Miramsobale» for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922, world premiere
- «Im Tempo der Wahrnehmung» («In the pace of perception»), piano trio for violin, violoncello and piano (2019), Ergon 72, music work number 1910, world premiere
- «Duo für Flöte und Violoncello» («Duo for flute and violoncello») (2019), Ergon 75, music work number 1925, world premiere
- «Aus der Tiefe der Zeit» («From the depths of time») for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 73, No. 2, music work number 1918, commission from the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- February 22, 2020 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.: 14th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2020 (5/6).
The tour is under the motto "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" ("From the depths of time").
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Rebecca Saunders (*1967): «Hauch» for violin solo (2018)
- Mark André (*1964): «E» for violoncello solo (2012)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Kasamarówa» for soprano and baritone (2014), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 52, music work number 1697
- «Duo für Klarinette und Klavier» («Duo for clarinet and piano») (2014 / 2018), 2nd version, Ergon 55, No. 2, music work number 1874, world premiere
- «Musik für Flöte» («Music for flute solo») (2002), Ergon 29
- «Miramsobale» for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922, world premiere
- «Im Tempo der Wahrnehmung» («In the pace of perception»), piano trio for violin, violoncello and piano (2019), Ergon 72, music work number 1910, world premiere
- «Duo für Flöte und Violoncello» («Duo for flute and violoncello») (2019), Ergon 75, music work number 1925, world premiere
- «Aus der Tiefe der Zeit» («From the depths of time») for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 73, No. 2, music work number 1918, commission from the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- February 28, 2020 (Friday): Zürich, Volkshochschule, Raum 4A Zinkernagel, Bärengasse 22, 3:00-4:30 p. m.: René Wohlhauser gave a very well-attended course entitled "The Fascination of Modern classical music" as an introduction to the concert on February 29, 2020 in the Lavatersaal, with tips for understanding new music, with excerpts from concert videos and even with live music.
- February 29, 2020 (Saturday): Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt, 7:30 p. m.: 14th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2020 (6/6).
The tour is under the motto "Aus der Tiefe der Zeit" ("From the depths of time").
The ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Anastasia Chulkova, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Rebecca Saunders (*1967): «Hauch» for violin solo (2018)
- Mark André (*1964): «E» for violoncello solo (2012)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Kasamarówa» for soprano and baritone (2014), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 52, music work number 1697
- «Duo für Klarinette und Klavier» («Duo for clarinet and piano») (2014 / 2018), 2nd version, Ergon 55, No. 2, music work number 1874, world premiere
- «Musik für Flöte» («Music for flute solo») (2002), Ergon 29
- «Miramsobale» for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922, world premiere
- «Im Tempo der Wahrnehmung» («In the pace of perception»), piano trio for violin, violoncello and piano (2019), Ergon 72, music work number 1910, world premiere
- «Duo für Flöte und Violoncello» («Duo for flute and violoncello») (2019), Ergon 75, music work number 1925, world premiere
- «Aus der Tiefe der Zeit» («From the depths of time») for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 73, No. 2, music work number 1918, commission from the Fachausschuss Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- April 24, 2020 (Friday): At the renowned label "Neos" in Munich, a new portrait CD is released with chamber music works by René Wohlhauser. The title is "ReBruAla". (Wohlhauser Edition No. 7). More information here.
ReBruAla (2020) - June 13, 2020 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Since the Federal Council decided after the Corona crisis to allow events for up to 300 people again from June 6, 2020 (subject to protective measures) for Switzerland, we are looking forward to getting started again on June 13 and annouce two concerts from our series "Fascination Music".
The program includes classical and romantic opera duets by Mozart and Verdi, two works from modern classical music, five musical diaries in different styles, two pieces from the field of jazz rock and 3 songs with dialect texts.
The program:- 1st part: Opera arias from the classical and romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart (1756-1791): Cinque, dieci; Se a caso Madama; Crudel! Perche finora, three duets from the opera Le Nozze di Figaro (1786), for soprano, baritone and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Tutte le feste al tempio and V’ho’ ingannato, two duets from the opera Rigoletto (1851) for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Miramsobale for soprano and violin (2019), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 74, music work number 1922
- René Wohlhauser: Mikosch for piano (2013), Ergon 46, music work number 1646
- 2nd part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 5 from 27 September 1996, version for violin and piano, music work number 1936, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 31 from 17 July 1997 for piano, 2nd, enlarged version, music work number 1937, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 45 from 12 September 1998 for piano, 2nd, enlarged version, music work number 1938, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 88 from 6 March 2005, for piano, 2nd version, version for recorder and piano, music work number 1947, world premiere
- Musical Diary No. 102 from 27 July 2006 for piano, music work number 1299, world premiere
- 3rd part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: Improvisation in f minor (1995-1998) for piano, enlarged version 2020, Parergon 38, No. 3, music work number 1945, world premiere
- Rock Riff from 5 February 2020 for keyboard, piano and djembé, Parergon 38, No. 33, music work number 1935, world premiere
- 4th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, violin, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboard, piano and e-drums (special guest: Joachim Seiffert)
- René Wohlhauser: Jugendtreim (1981/2020), world premiere of the new version
- No nes Lied (1982/2020), world premiere of the new version
- Di gueti Zyt (1982/2020), world premiere of the new version
Christine Simolka: Soprano, recorder and djembé
Elia Seiffert: Violin, piano and keyboard
René Wohlhauser: Baritone, piano, acoustic and electric guitar
- 1st part: Opera arias from the classical and romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- June 21, 2020 (Sunday): Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7 p. m.: Same program as 13 June 2020.
- September 12, 2020 (Saturday): Basel, Heiliggeistkirche, Thiersteinerallee 51, 12:30 pm: As part of a concert by the Basel Chamber Orchestra on European Monument Day, hosted by the Building and Transport Department of the Canton of Basel-Stadt, Konstantin Timokhine plays the work "Atemlinie" for horn solo and tam-tam by René Wohlhauser.
- September 12, 2020 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- René Wohlhauser
- Mochlan, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Miramsobale, version for soprano and piano (2019/2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Mera gor nit, for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- Hang gomeka, for soprano and piano (2005), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu
- Ora de Canto / vocal lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020), world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad
- I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu
- Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry
- Air de Léa, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano and piano (2020), lyrics by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff
- Imploration, for soprano and piano (2020), world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu
- Dona nobis pacem, version for two voices and percussion (2020), world premiere
- René Wohlhauser
- September 20, 2020 (Sunday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11,
7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- René Wohlhauser
- Mochlan, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Miramsobale, version for soprano and piano (2019/2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Mera gor nit, for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- Hang gomeka, for soprano and piano (2005), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu
- Ora de Canto / vocal lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020), world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad
- I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu
- Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry
- Air de Léa, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano and piano (2020), lyrics by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff
- Imploration, for soprano and piano (2020), world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu
- Dona nobis pacem, version for two voices and percussion (2020), world premiere
- René Wohlhauser
- September 26, 2020 (Saturday): Paris, Le Temple de Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- René Wohlhauser
- Mochlan, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Miramsobale, version for soprano and piano (2019/2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Mera gor nit, for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- Hang gomeka, for soprano and piano (2005), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu
- Ora de Canto / vocal lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020), world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad
- I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu
- Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry
- Air de Léa, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano and piano (2020), lyrics by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff
- Imploration, for soprano and piano (2020), world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu
- Dona nobis pacem, version for two voices and percussion (2020), world premiere
- René Wohlhauser
- October 23, 2020 (Friday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Aula, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, 6:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by- René Wohlhauser
- Mochlan, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Miramsobale, version for soprano and piano (2019/2020), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- Mera gor nit, for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by the composer
- Hang gomeka, for soprano and piano (2005), on a poem by the composer
- Adrian Iorgulescu
- Ora de Canto / vocal lesson, for soprano, baritone and piano (2020), world premiere
- Ulpiu Vlad
- I caught a Glimpse of Light, for soprano and piano (2020), on a poem by Marin Sorescu, world premiere
- Vlad Razvan Baciu
- Rorrim, for soprano and baritone (2020), on a poem by Arthur E. Avramiea, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry
- Air de Léa, from the opera La Nuit d’Arkos, version for soprano and piano (2020), lyrics by Serge Safran, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff
- Imploration, for soprano and piano (2020), world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu
- Dona nobis pacem, version for two voices and percussion (2020), world premiere
- René Wohlhauser
- October 28, 2020 (Wednesday): Bucharest, AULA of the Union of Romanian Composers' and Musicologists', 141 Calea Victoriei Street, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by Violeta Dinescu (wp), Henri Pauly-Laubry (wp), Jean-Claude Wolff (wp), Adrian Iorgulescu (wp), Ulpiu Vlad (wp), Vlad Razvan Baciu (wp) and René Wohlhauser (wp).
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic. - October 29, 2020 (Thursday): Iasi (Ro), "Eduard Caudella" Concert Hall, Cuza Voda 29 Street, 6:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by Violeta Dinescu (wp), Henri Pauly-Laubry (wp), Jean-Claude Wolff (wp), Adrian Iorgulescu (wp), Ulpiu Vlad (wp), Vlad Razvan Baciu (wp) and René Wohlhauser (wp).
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic. - October 31, 2020 (Saturday): Bucharest, Romanian Athaeneum - "George Enescu" Philharmonic, 1-3 Benjamin Franklin Street, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2020 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (11)", with world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music. Works by Violeta Dinescu (wp), Henri Pauly-Laubry (wp), Jean-Claude Wolff (wp), Adrian Iorgulescu (wp), Ulpiu Vlad (wp), Vlad Razvan Baciu (wp) and René Wohlhauser (wp).
This concert had to be cancelled and postponed due to the pandemic.
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2019
- January 26, 2019 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.: 13th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2019 (1/6).
The tour for the 65th birthday of the ensemble leader and composer René Wohlhauser is under the motto "Musik der Dringlichkeit" ("Music of Urgency").
The enlarged ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Tatiana Timonina, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985/86), Ergon 12 (from the New Complexity phase)
- «Rachearie» for soprano and piano (2004), Ergon 30, No. 2 (from the opera "Gantenbein")
- «Je me sens un salaud» for soprano, baritone, flute / bass flute, clarinet / bass clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2014), to texts by Simone de Beauvoir and to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 8, music work number 1731, world premiere of the version with violin (from the opera "L'amour est une duperie")
- «Charyptin», version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 42, No. 1, music work number 1559 (from the oratory "The Marakra cycle")
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637 (from "The Kasamarówa cycle")
- "Quartett" for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849, world premiere
- "Geworf'ne Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 68, No. 2, music work number 1855, commission from the Fachausschusses Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- February 2, 2019 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7:00 p. m.: 13th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2019 (2/6).
The tour for the 65th birthday of the ensemble leader and composer René Wohlhauser is under the motto "Musik der Dringlichkeit" ("Music of Urgency").
The enlarged ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Tatiana Timonina, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985/86), Ergon 12 (from the New Complexity phase)
- «Rachearie» for soprano and piano (2004), Ergon 30, No. 2 (from the opera "Gantenbein")
- «Je me sens un salaud» for soprano, baritone, flute / bass flute, clarinet / bass clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2014), to texts by Simone de Beauvoir and to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 8, music work number 1731, world premiere of the version with violin (from the opera "L'amour est une duperie")
- «Charyptin», version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 42, No. 1, music work number 1559 (from the oratory "The Marakra cycle")
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637 (from "The Kasamarówa cycle")
- "Quartett" for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849, world premiere
- "Geworf'ne Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 68, No. 2, music work number 1855, commission from the Fachausschusses Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- Febuary 10, 2019 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7:00 p. m.: 13th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2019 (3/6).
The tour for the 65th birthday of the ensemble leader and composer René Wohlhauser is under the motto "Musik der Dringlichkeit" ("Music of Urgency").
The enlarged ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Tatiana Timonina, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985/86), Ergon 12 (from the New Complexity phase)
- «Rachearie» for soprano and piano (2004), Ergon 30, No. 2 (from the opera "Gantenbein")
- «Je me sens un salaud» for soprano, baritone, flute / bass flute, clarinet / bass clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2014), to texts by Simone de Beauvoir and to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 8, music work number 1731, world premiere of the version with violin (from the opera "L'amour est une duperie")
- «Charyptin», version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 42, No. 1, music work number 1559 (from the oratory "The Marakra cycle")
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637 (from "The Kasamarówa cycle")
- "Quartett" for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849, world premiere
- "Geworf'ne Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 68, No. 2, music work number 1855, commission from the Fachausschusses Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- Febuary 16, 2019 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.: 13th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2019 (4/6).
The tour for the 65th birthday of the ensemble leader and composer René Wohlhauser is under the motto "Musik der Dringlichkeit" ("Music of Urgency").
The enlarged ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Tatiana Timonina, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985/86), Ergon 12 (from the New Complexity phase)
- «Rachearie» for soprano and piano (2004), Ergon 30, No. 2 (from the opera "Gantenbein")
- «Je me sens un salaud» for soprano, baritone, flute / bass flute, clarinet / bass clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2014), to texts by Simone de Beauvoir and to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 8, music work number 1731, world premiere of the version with violin (from the opera "L'amour est une duperie")
- «Charyptin», version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 42, No. 1, music work number 1559 (from the oratory "The Marakra cycle")
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637 (from "The Kasamarówa cycle")
- "Quartett" for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849, world premiere
- "Geworf'ne Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 68, No. 2, music work number 1855, commission from the Fachausschusses Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- February 23, 2019 (Saturday): Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.: 13th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2019 (5/6).
The tour for the 65th birthday of the ensemble leader and composer René Wohlhauser is under the motto "Musik der Dringlichkeit" ("Music of Urgency").
The enlarged ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Tatiana Timonina, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985/86), Ergon 12 (from the New Complexity phase)
- «Rachearie» for soprano and piano (2004), Ergon 30, No. 2 (from the opera "Gantenbein")
- «Je me sens un salaud» for soprano, baritone, flute / bass flute, clarinet / bass clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2014), to texts by Simone de Beauvoir and to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 8, music work number 1731, world premiere of the version with violin (from the opera "L'amour est une duperie")
- «Charyptin», version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 42, No. 1, music work number 1559 (from the oratory "The Marakra cycle")
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637 (from "The Kasamarówa cycle")
- "Quartett" for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849, world premiere
- "Geworf'ne Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 68, No. 2, music work number 1855, commission from the Fachausschusses Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- March 1, 2019 (Friday): In the "Basler Zeitung" a large portrait article about the compositional work of René Wohlhauser was published.
Basler Zeitung, 1 March 2019, Portrait René Wohlhauser - March 3, 2019 (Sunday): Basel, Musikakademie, Großer Saal, Leonhardsstraße 6, 7:00 p. m.: 13. annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2019 (6/6).
The tour for the 65th birthday of the ensemble leader and composer René Wohlhauser is under the motto "Musik der Dringlichkeit" ("Music of Urgency").
The enlarged ensemble consists of
Christine Simolka, soprano,
Tatiana Timonina, flute,
Andriy Bandurin, clarinet,
Maria Ten, violin,
Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and
René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985/86), Ergon 12 (from the New Complexity phase)
- «Rachearie» for soprano and piano (2004), Ergon 30, No. 2 (from the opera "Gantenbein")
- «Je me sens un salaud» for soprano, baritone, flute / bass flute, clarinet / bass clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2014), to texts by Simone de Beauvoir and to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 53, No. 8, music work number 1731, world premiere of the version with violin (from the opera "L'amour est une duperie")
- «Charyptin», version for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), to onomatopoetic texts by the composer, Ergon 42, No. 1, music work number 1559 (from the oratory "The Marakra cycle")
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, music work number 1637 (from "The Kasamarówa cycle")
- "Quartett" for flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), Ergon 67, music work number 1849, world premiere
- "Geworf'ne Akrobaten" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2018), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 68, No. 2, music work number 1855, commission from the Fachausschusses Musik Basel-Stadt and Baselland, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser for the 65th birthday:
- March 12, 2019 (Tuesday): Bern, Hochschule für Musik hkb, Großes Auditorium, Ostermundigenstraße 103: "The 1/16 tone piano". Joint event of "L'art pour l'Aar" with the music research company. Demonstration by Hans-Eugen Frischknecht. Compositions by René Wohlhauser ("Naschra" for the 1/16 tone piano) and Hans Eugen Frischknecht ("Ganzton durch 16" for the 1/16 tone piano).
- March 19, 2019 (Tuesday), 7:25 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Klarinettentrio Metamusik" for 3 clarinets by René Wohlhauser (part 1).
- March 20, 2019 (Wednesday), 7:25 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Klarinettentrio Metamusik" for 3 clarinets by René Wohlhauser (part 1).
- March 20, 2019 (Wednesday): Swiss radio SRF2 Kultur broadcasts the recording of the Ensemble Polysono concert on March 3, 2019 in the Great Hall of the Music academy Basel with 7 compositions by René Wohlhauser (among them 2 world premieres) on the program "New Music in Concert", 9-22 p. m.
2019-03-20 Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur - Ensemble Polysono
2019-03-20 Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur, Kultur-Tipp - Ensemble Polysono - April 02, 2019 (Tuesday), 7:25 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Klarinettentrio Metamusik" for 3 clarinets by René Wohlhauser (part 2).
- April 03, 2019 (Wednesday), 7:25 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Raum 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Klarinettentrio Metamusik" for 3 clarinets by René Wohlhauser (part 2).
- April 19, 2019 (Friday): At the renowned label "Neos" in Munich, a new portrait CD will be released with the chamber opera "L'amour est une duperie" by René Wohlhauser, which deals with a scandal surrounding the French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (Wohlhauser Edition No. 6).
L'amour est une duperie (2019) - May 27, 2019 (Monday): As part of the Basel-Stadt citizenship ceremony, Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and mandolin, played the two songs "Z'Basel a mym Rhy" and "Guggigsberglied", both by René Wohlhauser set in two voices and provided with a mandolin arrangement. The performance became a great success.
- June 15, 2019 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day. Opera arias by Wagner and Verdi and compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 13 pieces for radio play and 12 other works in different genres and styles. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, acoustic and electric guitar.
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- Richard Wagner (1813-1883): "Isoldes Liebestod", Aria from the opera "Tristan und Isolde" (1859), for soprano and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Donna, chi sei?“, Duet aus from the opera „Nabucco“ (1841), for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): „Violin piano Duo No. 2“ for violin and piano (2019), Ergon 70, world premiere
- 2nd part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: "Musical Diary No. 2 from 24 December 1985", for piano, 2nd version, musical work number 1884, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: ""Musical Diary No. 91 from 26 October 2005", for melody instrument, piano and djembé, musical work number 1179, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: ""Musical Diary No. 164 from 17 January 2019", for piano, 4th version, musical work number 1889, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: ""Musical Diary No. 93 from 2 December 2005", for violin, soprano and piano, musical work number 1215, world premiere
- 3rd part: Fairy tale music and its ironical paraphrase
- „Schneehäx 1“ concert suite (1985), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 1 with the title "D'Quellwasserfroueleni" (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe
- Nr. 1: Title song
- Nr. 2: Musical Interlude 1
- Nr. 3: Song No. 2: Hiit bachen i Chuechen
- Nr. 4: Musical Interlude 2
- Nr. 5: Musical Interlude 3
- Nr. 6: Background music
- Nr. 7: Musical Interlude 5
- Nr. 8: Musical Interlude 6
- Nr. 9: Song No. 3: Song of the Quellwasserfroueleni
- Nr. 10: Musical Interlude 7
- Nr. 11: Musical Interlude 9
- Nr. 12: Musical Interlude 10
- Nr. 13: Title song final version
- „Schneehäx 1“ concert suite (1985), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 1 with the title "D'Quellwasserfroueleni" (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe
- 4th part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: "Hm hm hm-Coda“ (2000) for piano, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Riff from 23 March 2006“ for piano, musical work number 1273, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: "c-Moll-Drive" (1995/2000) for melody instrument, piano and djembé, 2nd version, musical work number 1886, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: "Pop-Riff from 4 March 2019" for piano, musical work number 1888, world premiere (from the work cycle with actually 31 Rock and Blues pieces)
- 5th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano and djembé
- René Wohlhauser: „Rausgeworfen, irgendwo“ (2019), world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Heissi Nacht“ (1985)
- René Wohlhauser: „Jumping Pictures“ (1986, from the work cycle with over 70 Songs)
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern classical music
- June 22, 2019 (Saturday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 8, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day. Opera arias by Wagner and Verdi and compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 13 pieces for radio play and 12 other works in different genres and styles. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, acoustic and electric guitar.
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern age
- Richard Wagner (1813-1883): "Isoldes Liebestod", Aria from the opera "Tristan und Isolde" (1859), for soprano and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Donna, chi sei?“, Duet aus from the opera „Nabucco“ (1841), for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): „Violin piano Duo No. 2“ for violin and piano (2019), Ergon 70, world premiere
- 2nd part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: "Musical Diary No. 2 from 24 December 1985", for piano, 2nd version, musical work number 1884, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: ""Musical Diary No. 91 from 26 October 2005", for melody instrument, piano and djembé, musical work number 1179, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: ""Musical Diary No. 164 from 17 January 2019", for piano, 4th version, musical work number 1889, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: ""Musical Diary No. 93 from 2 December 2005", for violin, soprano and piano, musical work number 1215, world premiere
- 3rd part: Fairy tale music and its ironical paraphrase
- „Schneehäx 1“ concert suite (1985), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 1 with the title "D'Quellwasserfroueleni" (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe
- Nr. 1: Title song
- Nr. 2: Musical Interlude 1
- Nr. 3: Song No. 2: Hiit bachen i Chuechen
- Nr. 4: Musical Interlude 2
- Nr. 5: Musical Interlude 3
- Nr. 6: Background music
- Nr. 7: Musical Interlude 5
- Nr. 8: Musical Interlude 6
- Nr. 9: Song No. 3: Song of the Quellwasserfroueleni
- Nr. 10: Musical Interlude 7
- Nr. 11: Musical Interlude 9
- Nr. 12: Musical Interlude 10
- Nr. 13: Title song final version
- „Schneehäx 1“ concert suite (1985), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 1 with the title "D'Quellwasserfroueleni" (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe
- 4th part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: "Hm hm hm-Coda“ (2000) for piano, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Riff from 23 March 2006“ for piano, musical work number 1273, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: "c-Moll-Drive" (1995/2000) for melody instrument, piano and djembé, 2nd version, musical work number 1886, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: "Pop-Riff from 4 March 2019" for piano, musical work number 1888, world premiere (from the work cycle with actually 31 Rock and Blues pieces)
- 5th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, acoustique and electric guitare, piano and djembé
- René Wohlhauser: „Rausgeworfen, irgendwo“ (2019), world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Heissi Nacht“ (1985)
- René Wohlhauser: „Jumping Pictures“ (1986, from the work cycle with over 70 Songs)
- 1st part: Opera arias from the romantic period and a work from the modern age
- June 29, 2019 (Saturday), 11:00 a. m.: Lörrach, Stadtkirche, Basler Straße:
- Opera arias from the romantic period
- Richard Wagner (1813-1883): "Isoldes Liebestod", Aria from the opera "Tristan und Isolde" (1859), for soprano and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Donna, chi sei?“, Duet aus from the opera "Nabucco" (1841), for soprano, baritone and piano
- Opera arias from the romantic period
- September 1, 2019 (Sunday): Basel, Gundelifest im Margarethenpark, Gundeldingerstraße 57-129, main stage, 2:30 p. m.: The Duo Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin, performs Singer-Songwriter Hits by René Wohlhauser and Oldies. Among others, also audible on YouTube:
- Lana Gana
- Dornrösli schlaf
- Rabe
- Lied für dä Tag
- California Dreamin'
- Leaving on a jetplane
- Country Roads
- The House of the Rising Sun
- Guggisberglied
- September 14, 2019 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (1/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 21, 2019 (Saturday): Mannheim, Klangwerkstatt-Musiktage, Augustaanlage 58, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (2/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 22, 2019 (Sunday): Paris, Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello face no 11, 6:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (3/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 26, 2019 (Thursday): Karlsruhe, Pädagogisches Fachseminar, Hertzstraße 16, Gebäude 06.40 5:30 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (4/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 28, 2019 (Saturday): Berlin, Ölberg-Kirche, Paul Lincke-Ufer 29, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (5/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- September 29, 2019 (Sunday): Rheinsberg, Musikbrennerei, Königstraße 14, 5:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (6/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 05, 2019 (Saturday): Munich, Schwere Reiter, Dachauer Straße 114, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (7/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 12, 2019 (Saturday): Vienna, Porgy and Bess, Strenge Kammer, Riemergasse 11, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (8/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 25, 2019 (Friday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, 2:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2019 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano): "New vocal chamber music from Europe (10)", tour of the tenth anniversary with 12 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (9/9).
Works by- René Wohlhauser:
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano (2005), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Uom Raswékje" for soprano and baritone (2012), on a sound poem by the composer
- "Geworf’ne Akrobaten", version for soprano, baritone and piano (2018), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Krähenhauber" for soprano, baritone and percussion (2019), on a poem by the composer, world premiere
- "Kasamarówa" for soprano and baritone (2014), on a sound poem by the composer
- Volker Ignaz Schmidt: "Blumengesänge": "Abgemäht", "Chrysaliden", "A Rose" for soprano, baritone, piano and percussion (2019), on poems by Christian Wagner and Gertrude Stein, world premieres
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: "Träume", "Im All", "Ich sammle meine Verluste", "Aufatmen", for soprano and piano (2019), on poems by Rose Ausländer, world premieres
- Gerald Resch: "Liebesgedicht (5. Madrigal)" for soprano and baritone (2013), on a poem by Karl Krolow, world premiere of the new version
- Jean-Claude Wolff: "Chansons moyenâgeuses" for soprano and piano (2019), on poems from the Middle Ages, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: "Von der Freundschaft", for soprano and baritone, text: Matthias Claudius, world premiere.
- René Wohlhauser:
- October 25, 2019 (Friday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Kammermusiksaal, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, 6:00 p. m.: Claudia Weissbarth performs a. o. the world premiere of a new work for flute solo by René Wohlhauser.
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Artistic balance of the year 2019
Another creative year is coming to an end. In 2019 I created 56 musical works (musical work numbers 1876-1931), including 8 works from the area of the so-called modern classical music. The CD with the chamber opera "L’amour est une duperie" was released by the Neos label in Munich. Swiss radio SRF 2 Kultur has broadcast a large portrait broadcast, and many recordings and concert videos have been posted on YouTube. I gave 20 concerts with my three ensembles. There are also a number of performances of my works by other performers and ensembles. My works have received a total of 143 performances, a. o. several times in Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Paris and Vienna. There are also lectures and seminars on my music. The concert activities and the new CD releases were accompanied by wonderful reviews, including in the English magazine "Gramophone", in "harmonia mundi magazine" and a large portrait in the Basler Zeitung. All details can be found on my homepage www.renewohlhauser.com. The scores and recordings can also be found there and on YouTube. I am grateful for the wonderful collaboration of my wife and soprano Christine Simolka, my producer Christian Seiffert, the staff of the Neos label, all members of my various ensembles and all other interpreters of my works, my family, the organizers and composer colleagues, who have all helped to realize these projects. I wish everyone a happy new year 2020. Let's continue to work with music to create a positive perspective for the future. (December 31, 2019)
December 31, 2019
2018
- January 27, 2018 (Saturday): Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.: 12th annual international tour of the "Ensemble Polysono", January-March 2018 (1/6).
The tour under the title "Kunst ist der Notschrei" (Art is the outcry), a quotation by Arnold Schönberg presents works by Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger, Iannis Xenakis and René Wohlhauser.
The regrouped ensemble consists of Christine Simolka, soprano, Tatiana Timonina, flute, Andriy Bandurin, clarinet, Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Klaus Huber: «Traumgesicht» for voice solo (1971)
- Heinz Holliger: «Rechant» for clarinet solo (2008)
- Iannis Xenakis: «Charisma» for clarinet and violoncello (1971)
- René Wohlhauser:
- «Mira schinak» for soprano, flute and piano (2006), to a sound poems by the composer, Ergon 33, music work number 1307
- «Gedankenflucht» for violoncello and piano (1995), Ergon 22
- «Trio No. 2» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), Ergon 63, music work number 1809, world premiere
- «Im lauteren Sein» for sopran, baritone, flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 64, No. 2, music work number 1816. Klaus Huber in memoriam. World premiere
- February 3, 2018 (Saturday): Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7:00 p. m.: 12th annual international tour of the "Ensemble Polysono", January-March 2018 (2/6).
The tour under the title "Kunst ist der Notschrei" (Art is the outcry), a quotation by Arnold Schönberg presents works by Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger, Iannis Xenakis and René Wohlhauser.
The regrouped ensemble consists of Christine Simolka, soprano, Tatiana Timonina, flute, Andriy Bandurin, clarinet, Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Klaus Huber: «Traumgesicht» for voice solo (1971)
- Heinz Holliger: «Rechant» for clarinet solo (2008)
- Iannis Xenakis: «Charisma» for clarinet and violoncello (1971)
- René Wohlhauser:
- «Mira schinak» for soprano, flute and piano (2006), to a sound poems by the composer, Ergon 33, music work number 1307
- «Gedankenflucht» for violoncello and piano (1995), Ergon 22
- «Trio No. 2» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), Ergon 63, music work number 1809, world premiere
- «Im lauteren Sein» for sopran, baritone, flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 64, No. 2, music work number 1816. Klaus Huber in memoriam. World premiere
- February 11, 2018 (Sunday): Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7:00 p. m.: 12th annual international tour of the "Ensemble Polysono", January-March 2018 (3/6).
The tour under the title "Kunst ist der Notschrei" (Art is the outcry), a quotation by Arnold Schönberg presents works by Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger, Iannis Xenakis and René Wohlhauser.
The regrouped ensemble consists of Christine Simolka, soprano, Tatiana Timonina, flute, Andriy Bandurin, clarinet, Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
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The program:- Klaus Huber: «Traumgesicht» for voice solo (1971)
- Heinz Holliger: «Rechant» for clarinet solo (2008)
- Iannis Xenakis: «Charisma» for clarinet and violoncello (1971)
- René Wohlhauser:
- «Mira schinak» for soprano, flute and piano (2006), to a sound poems by the composer, Ergon 33, music work number 1307
- «Gedankenflucht» for violoncello and piano (1995), Ergon 22
- «Trio No. 2» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), Ergon 63, music work number 1809, world premiere
- «Im lauteren Sein» for sopran, baritone, flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 64, No. 2, music work number 1816. Klaus Huber in memoriam. World premiere
- February 17, 2018 (Saturday): Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.: 12th annual international tour of the "Ensemble Polysono", January-March 2018 (4/6).
The tour under the title "Kunst ist der Notschrei" (Art is the outcry), a quotation by Arnold Schönberg presents works by Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger, Iannis Xenakis and René Wohlhauser.
The regrouped ensemble consists of Christine Simolka, soprano, Tatiana Timonina, flute, Andriy Bandurin, clarinet, Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Klaus Huber: «Traumgesicht» for voice solo (1971)
- Heinz Holliger: «Rechant» for clarinet solo (2008)
- Iannis Xenakis: «Charisma» for clarinet and violoncello (1971)
- René Wohlhauser:
- «Mira schinak» for soprano, flute and piano (2006), to a sound poems by the composer, Ergon 33, music work number 1307
- «Gedankenflucht» for violoncello and piano (1995), Ergon 22
- «Trio No. 2» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), Ergon 63, music work number 1809, world premiere
- «Im lauteren Sein» for sopran, baritone, flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 64, No. 2, music work number 1816. Klaus Huber in memoriam. World premiere
- February 23, 2018 (Friday): Zürich, Volkshochschule Zürich, Haus Bärengasse, Bärengasse 22, 01:30 p. m.: As part of the Volkshochschule-Kurs "Beauty of the Modern Classical Music" by Felipe Cattapan, a special event under the title "Music of Urgency" will be an introduction to the concert of 24 February 2018.
From 1:30 to 3:00 p. m. the composers Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger and Iannis Xenakis will be discussed.
From 3:30 p. m. to 5:00 p. m., Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser will be present and present live parts of the program. René Wohlhauser will do an introductory analysis in his new work "Im lauteren Sein". - February 23, 2018 (Friday): A wonderful review of the new CD "vocis imago" by René Wohlhauser has been released on 23rd February 2018 in the Zurich Tages-Anzeiger.
- February 24, 2018 (Saturday): Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.: 12th annual international tour of the "Ensemble Polysono", January-March 2018 (5/6).
The tour under the title "Kunst ist der Notschrei" (Art is the outcry), a quotation by Arnold Schönberg presents works by Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger, Iannis Xenakis and René Wohlhauser.
The regrouped ensemble consists of Christine Simolka, soprano, Tatiana Timonina, flute, Andriy Bandurin, clarinet, Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Klaus Huber: «Traumgesicht» for voice solo (1971)
- Heinz Holliger: «Rechant» for clarinet solo (2008)
- Iannis Xenakis: «Charisma» for clarinet and violoncello (1971)
- René Wohlhauser:
- «Mira schinak» for soprano, flute and piano (2006), to a sound poems by the composer, Ergon 33, music work number 1307
- «Gedankenflucht» for violoncello and piano (1995), Ergon 22
- «Trio No. 2» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), Ergon 63, music work number 1809, world premiere
- «Im lauteren Sein» for sopran, baritone, flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 64, No. 2, music work number 1816. Klaus Huber in memoriam. World premiere
- March 2, 2018 (Friday): A nice review of the new CD "vocis imago" by René Wohlhauser has been released on 2nd March 2018 in the Basler Zeitung.
- March 3, 2018 (Saturday): Basel, Ackermannshof, Druckereihalle, St. Johanns-Vorstadt 19-21, 8:00 p. m.: 12th annual international tour of the "Ensemble Polysono", January-March 2018 (6/6).
The tour under the title "Kunst ist der Notschrei" (Art is the outcry), a quotation by Arnold Schönberg presents works by Klaus Huber, Heinz Holliger, Iannis Xenakis and René Wohlhauser.
The regrouped ensemble consists of Christine Simolka, soprano, Tatiana Timonina, flute, Andriy Bandurin, clarinet, Vladislav Smirnov, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conducting.
The program:- Klaus Huber: «Traumgesicht» for voice solo (1971)
- Heinz Holliger: «Rechant» for clarinet solo (2008)
- Iannis Xenakis: «Charisma» for clarinet and violoncello (1971)
- René Wohlhauser:
- «Mira schinak» for soprano, flute and piano (2006), to a sound poems by the composer, Ergon 33, music work number 1307
- «Gedankenflucht» for violoncello and piano (1995), Ergon 22
- «Trio No. 2» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), Ergon 63, music work number 1809, world premiere
- «Im lauteren Sein» for sopran, baritone, flute, clarinet and violoncello (2017), to a poem by the composer, Ergon 64, No. 2, music work number 1816. Klaus Huber in memoriam. World premiere
- March 2018: In the magazine "Dissonanz" from March 2018 the article "Krise der Neuen Musik?" ("Crisis of New Music?") appeared on page 47.
- March 13, 2018 (Tuesday), 6:35 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Gedankenflucht" for violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (part 1).
- March 21, 2018 (Wednesday), 7:25 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Gedankenflucht" for violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (part 1).
- April 10, 2018 (Tuesday), 6:35 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Gedankenflucht" for violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (part 2).
- April 11, 2018 (Wednesday), 7:25 p. m.: Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Raum 5-207: Analysis seminar on "Gedankenflucht" for violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (part 2).
- June 2, 2018 (Saturday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day. Classical Lieder and compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 12 pieces for radio play and 8 other works in different genres. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembe, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- 1st part: Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period and a work from the modern age
- Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759): "Die ihr aus dunklen Grüften", HWV 208, Aria from „Neun Deutsche Arien“ (1724-1727), for soprano, violin and piano
- Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): "Che faro senza Euridice", from the opera „Orfeo ed Euridice“ (1762), for soprano and piano
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): „Gute Nacht“ from the cycle „Winterreise“ (1827), for baritone and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo“, duet from the opera „La Traviata“ (1852), for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): „Marapró“ for violin and piano (2018), Ergon 65, musical work number 1839, world premiere
- 2nd part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 3 from 1 April 1989, for piano, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 153 from 2 february 2018, for three-handed piano, 2nd version, musical work number 1836b, world premiere
- 3rd part: Fairy tale music and its ironical paraphrase
- „Schneehäx 4“ concert suite (1990), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 4 (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe, first live performance
- No. 1: Title song
- No. 2: Musical Interlude 1
- No. 3: Song No. 2: Song of the Obbels
- No. 4: Musical Interlude 2
- No. 5: Musical Interlude 9 (background music)
- No. 6: Musical Interlude 4
- No. 7: Musical Interlude 5
- No. 8: Musical Interlude 6
- No. 9: Musical Interlude 7
- No. 10: Musical Interlude 8
- No. 11: Song No. 3: Buur Gierig
- No. 12: Title song final version
- „Schneehäx 4“ concert suite (1990), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 4 (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe, first live performance
- 4th part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: From „Riffs for piano“ the nos. 88-105, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Untitled“ from 21 may 2013, for piano and djembe, world premiere (No. 24 from the work cycle with at present 26 Rock and Blues pieces)
- 5th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, mandolin, piano, djembe and e-guitar
- René Wohlhauser: „Hundert Lieder“ (1983), world premiere of the new arrangement
- René Wohlhauser: „Alti Gschichte – alti Gfühl“ (1984)
- René Wohlhauser: „Ds Land vom ewige Luxus“ (1985, world premiere, from the work cycle with over 60 songs)
- 1st part: Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period and a work from the modern age
- June 9, 2018 (Saturday), Bern, Konzertraum Mazzola, Dählhölzliweg 9, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day. Classical Lieder and compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 12 pieces for radio play and 8 other works in different genres. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembe, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- 1st part: Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period and a work from the modern age
- Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759): "Die ihr aus dunklen Grüften", HWV 208, Aria from „Neun Deutsche Arien“ (1724-1727), for soprano, violin and piano
- Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): "Che faro senza Euridice", from the opera „Orfeo ed Euridice“ (1762), for soprano and piano
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): „Gute Nacht“ from the cycle „Winterreise“ (1827), for baritone and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo“, duet from the opera „La Traviata“ (1852), for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): „Marapró“ for violin and piano (2018), Ergon 65, musical work number 1839, world premiere
- 2nd part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 3 from 1 April 1989, for piano, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 153 from 2 february 2018, for three-handed piano, 2nd version, musical work number 1836b, world premiere
- 3rd part: Fairy tale music and its ironical paraphrase
- „Schneehäx 4“ concert suite (1990), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 4 (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe, first live performance
- No. 1: Title song
- No. 2: Musical Interlude 1
- No. 3: Song No. 2: Song of the Obbels
- No. 4: Musical Interlude 2
- No. 5: Musical Interlude 9 (background music)
- No. 6: Musical Interlude 4
- No. 7: Musical Interlude 5
- No. 8: Musical Interlude 6
- No. 9: Musical Interlude 7
- No. 10: Musical Interlude 8
- No. 11: Song No. 3: Buur Gierig
- No. 12: Title song final version
- „Schneehäx 4“ concert suite (1990), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 4 (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe, first live performance
- 4th part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: From „Riffs for piano“ the nos. 88-103, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Untitled“ from 21 may 2013, for piano and djembe, world premiere (No. 24 from the work cycle with at present 26 Rock and Blues pieces)
- 5th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, mandolin, piano, djembe and e-guitar
- René Wohlhauser: „Hundert Lieder“ (1983), world premiere of the new arrangement
- René Wohlhauser: „Alti Gschichte – alti Gfühl“ (1984)
- René Wohlhauser: „Ds Land vom ewige Luxus“ (1985, world premiere, from the work cycle with over 60 songs)
- 1st part: Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period and a work from the modern age
- June 15, 2018 (Friday): Liestal, Stadt- und Dichtermuseum, Rathausstraße 30, 7:30 p. m.: As part of the finissage of the exhibition by Rut Bischler, Markus Stolz performs the piece "Cellissimo graduale" for cello solo by René Wohlhauser.
- June 16, 2018 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day. Classical Lieder and compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 12 pieces for radio play and 8 other works in different genres. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembe, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- 1st part: Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period and a work from the modern age
- Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759): "Die ihr aus dunklen Grüften", HWV 208, Aria from „Neun Deutsche Arien“ (1724-1727), for soprano, violin and piano
- Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): "Che faro senza Euridice", from the opera „Orfeo ed Euridice“ (1762), for soprano and piano
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): „Gute Nacht“ from the cycle „Winterreise“ (1827), for baritone and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo“, duet from the opera „La Traviata“ (1852), for soprano, baritone and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): „Marapró“ for violin and piano (2018), Ergon 65, musical work number 1839, world premiere
- 2nd part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 3 from 1 April 1989, for piano, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Musical Diary No. 153 from 2 february 2018, for three-handed piano, 2nd version, musical work number 1836b, world premiere
- 3rd part: Fairy tale music and its ironical paraphrase
- „Schneehäx 4“ concert suite (1990), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 4 (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe, first live performance
- No. 1: Title song
- No. 2: Musical Interlude 1
- No. 3: Song No. 2: Song of the Obbels
- No. 4: Musical Interlude 2
- No. 5: Musical Interlude 9 (background music)
- No. 6: Musical Interlude 4
- No. 7: Musical Interlude 5
- No. 8: Musical Interlude 6
- No. 9: Musical Interlude 7
- No. 10: Musical Interlude 8
- No. 11: Song No. 3: Buur Gierig
- No. 12: Title song final version
- „Schneehäx 4“ concert suite (1990), a selection from the music pieces of the fairy tale radio play „D’Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin“, episode 4 (from the work cycle with over 70 radio play music pieces), for soprano, baritone, violin, piano, DX7 and djembe, first live performance
- 4th part: Polyphonic Jazzrock grooves between composition and improvisation
- René Wohlhauser: From „Riffs for piano“ the nos. 88-103, world premiere
- René Wohlhauser: „Untitled“ from 21 may 2013, for piano and djembe, world premiere (No. 24 from the work cycle with at present 26 Rock and Blues pieces)
- 5th part: Chamber pop songs for polyphonic vocals, mandolin, piano, djembe and e-guitar
- René Wohlhauser: „Hundert Lieder“ (1983), world premiere of the new arrangement
- René Wohlhauser: „Alti Gschichte – alti Gfühl“ (1984)
- René Wohlhauser: „Ds Land vom ewige Luxus“ (1985, world premiere, from the work cycle with over 60 songs)
- 1st part: Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period and a work from the modern age
- July 14, 2018 (Saturday), 11:00 a. m.: Lörrach, Stadtkirche, Basler Straße 147:
- Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period
- Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759): "Die ihr aus dunklen Grüften", HWV 208, Aria from „Neun Deutsche Arien“ (1724-1727), for soprano, violin and piano
- Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787): "Che faro senza Euridice", from the opera „Orfeo ed Euridice“ (1762), for soprano and piano
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): „Gute Nacht“ from the cycle „Winterreise“ (1827), for baritone and piano
- Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): „Parigi, o cara, noi lasceremo“, duet from the opera „La Traviata“ (1852), for soprano, baritone and piano
- Vocal oeuvres from the baroque, classical and romantic period
- August 24, 2018 (Friday), Berlin, 4. Berliner OaarWurm-Festival für zeitgenössische Tonkunst und Literatur. Kulturhaus Alte Feuerwache Berlin-Friedrichshain, Studiobühne, Marchlewskistraße 6, 9:00 p. m.: Performance of the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser by the "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass).
- September 15, 2018 (Saturday): Karlsruhe, Pädagogisches Fachseminar, Hertzstraße 16, Gebäude 06.40, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (1/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- September 22, 2018 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (2/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- September 29, 2018 (Saturday): Paris, Le Temple de Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (3/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- October 6, 2018 (Saturday): Berlin, Ölberg-Kirche, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 29, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (4/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- October 7, 2018 (Sunday): Rheinsberg, Musikbrennerei, Königstraße 14, 5:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (5/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- October 13, 2018 (Saturday): Wien, Off-Theater, Kirchengasse 41, 7:30 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (6/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- October 26, 2018 (Friday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, Kammermusiksaal, 12:00 noon:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (7/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- October 27, 2018 (Saturday): Hamburg, Forum Neue Musik, Christianskirche, Klopstockplatz 2, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (8/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
Our 8th tour concert in Hamburg. The second German television station ZDF filmed the concert.
27 October 2018
- October 27, 2018 (Saturday): Detmold, Klangwerkstatt, Gerichtsstraße 8, 6:00 p. m.: Dante Montoya (Flöte) and Maria Pache (Viola), members of the "Ensemble Horizonte" (director: Jörg-Peter Mittmann), perform the work "CI-IC" for flute and viola by René Wohlhauser.
- October 28, 2018 (Sunday): Detmold, Hochschule für Musik, Schlagzeughaus, Neustadt 22, 6:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (9/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- October 31, 2018 (Wednesday): Bern, Festival l'art pour l'Aar, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m.:
Autumn tour 2018 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (10/10).
Works by- Klaus Huber: Traumgesicht for voice solo (1971), text from the St. John's Apocalypse
- René Wohlhauser: Im lauteren Sein (2017), version for soprano and baritone, to a poem by the composer, world premiere;
Klumpengesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to a poem by the composer, world premiere - Volker Ignaz Schmidt: Drei Grotesken (2016/2018), for soprano/percussion and speaker/piano, after poems by Marko Rackovic, world premiere
- Hans-Karsten Raecke: Das große Lalula (2018), for soprano and percussion, to a poem by Christian Morgenstern, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: Weylas Gesang (2018), for soprano, baritone and piano, to poems by Heiner Eckels, world premiere
- Wolfgang Suppan: Das Korn (2018), from „Sirenengesänge“, for soprano and piano, to a poem by René Char, world premiere
- Jean-Luc Darbellay: Clair de Lune (2018), for soprano and piano, text by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: La chanson des ingénues and Les indolents (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems by Paul Verlaine, two world premieres, and
- Violeta Dinescu: Kryptogramm (2018), for soprano and baritone with percussion, text by Ulrich Gnauk, world premiere.
- November 7, 2018 (Wednesday): Castelo Branco, Cine-Teatro Avenida, Av. Humberto Delgado, 9:30 p. m.: Dante Montoya (Flöte) and Maria Pache (Viola), members of the "Ensemble Horizonte" (director: Jörg-Peter Mittmann), perform the work "CI-IC" for flute and viola by René Wohlhauser.
Artistic result of the year 2018
In the midst of the final work of a just completed work, a brief review on the last day of the year: In 2018, I created 41 musical works (music work numbers 1835-1875), of which 7 are works from the field of modern classical music. I gave 20 concerts with my three ensembles. There are also a number of performances of my works by other interpreters and ensembles. My works have received a total of 169 performances, a. o. several times in Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Karlsruhe, Hamburg, Paris and Vienna. In addition there are lectures and seminars about my music, a. o. at the Volkshochschule Zürich and at the Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg. The concert activities and the new CD releases were accompanied by many positive reviews, a. o. in the Lippische Landeszeitung Detmold, in the Basler Zeitung, in the Zürcher Tages-Anzeiger and in Klassik.com. All details can be found on my homepage www.renewohlhauser.com. There and on YouTube you will also find the scores and recordings. I am grateful for the wonderful cooperation of my wife and soprano Christine Simolka, my producer Christian Seiffert, the staff of the label Neos, all members of my various ensembles and all other interpreters of my works, my family, the organizers and composer colleagues, who all helped to realize these projects. I wish you all a Happy New Year 2019. Let's continue to work on bringing light into the darkness with music and on countering the horrors of this earth with positive, creative energies. (December 31, 2018)
December 31, 2018
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2017
- February 4, 2017 (Saturday), Zürich, Hottingersaal, Gemeindestraße 54, 7:39 p. m.: 11th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2017 (1/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Diana Muela Mora, flute, Yolanda Fernandez, clarinet, Simon Thompson, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser:
- «Iguur» for soprano solo, on a sound poem by the composer (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1a, Musical Work Number 1517, ca. 5 min.;
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35, ca. 11 min.;
- «Trio» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2016), Ergon 57, Musical Work Number 1772, ca. 13 min., world premiere;
- «Klavierquartett», version for flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano (1979/83-84/87), Ergon 9, ca. 9 min.; and finally the
- Große Vokaltrilogie: «Drei Gesänge», consisting of
- 1.) "Verlorene Zukunft" for soprano and violoncello, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 3, Musical Work Number 1777, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- 2.) «Gestörte Lieder» for baritone, bass flute and bass clarinet, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 4, Musical Work Number 1778, ca. 11 min., world premiere; and
- 3.) «Quala Mirs» for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet and violoncello, on a text by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 5, Musical Work Number 1779, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- February 11, 2017 (Saturday), Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8 p. m.: 11th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2017 (2/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Diana Muela Mora, flute, Yolanda Fernandez, clarinet, Simon Thompson, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser:
- «Iguur» for soprano solo, on a sound poem by the composer (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1a, Musical Work Number 1517, ca. 5 min.;
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35, ca. 11 min.;
- «Trio» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2016), Ergon 57, Musical Work Number 1772, ca. 13 min., world premiere;
- «Klavierquartett», version for flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano (1979/83-84/87), Ergon 9, ca. 9 min.; and finally the
- Große Vokaltrilogie: «Drei Gesänge», consisting of
- 1.) "Verlorene Zukunft" for soprano and violoncello, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 3, Musical Work Number 1777, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- 2.) «Gestörte Lieder» for baritone, bass flute and bass clarinet, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 4, Musical Work Number 1778, ca. 11 min., world premiere; and
- 3.) «Quala Mirs» for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet and violoncello, on a text by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 5, Musical Work Number 1779, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- February 18, 2017 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7 p. m.: 11th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2017 (3/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Diana Muela Mora, flute, Yolanda Fernandez, clarinet, Simon Thompson, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser:
- «Iguur» for soprano solo, on a sound poem by the composer (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1a, Musical Work Number 1517, ca. 5 min.;
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35, ca. 11 min.;
- «Trio» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2016), Ergon 57, Musical Work Number 1772, ca. 13 min., world premiere;
- «Klavierquartett», version for flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano (1979/83-84/87), Ergon 9, ca. 9 min.; and finally the
- Große Vokaltrilogie: «Drei Gesänge», consisting of
- 1.) "Verlorene Zukunft" for soprano and violoncello, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 3, Musical Work Number 1777, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- 2.) «Gestörte Lieder» for baritone, bass flute and bass clarinet, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 4, Musical Work Number 1778, ca. 11 min., world premiere; and
- 3.) «Quala Mirs» for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet and violoncello, on a text by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 5, Musical Work Number 1779, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- February 26, 2017 (Sunday), Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 11 a. m.: 11th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2017 (4/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Diana Muela Mora, flute, Yolanda Fernandez, clarinet, Simon Thompson, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser:
- «Iguur» for soprano solo, on a sound poem by the composer (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1a, Musical Work Number 1517, ca. 5 min.;
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35, ca. 11 min.;
- «Trio» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2016), Ergon 57, Musical Work Number 1772, ca. 13 min., world premiere;
- «Klavierquartett», version for flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano (1979/83-84/87), Ergon 9, ca. 9 min.; and finally the
- Große Vokaltrilogie: «Drei Gesänge», consisting of
- 1.) "Verlorene Zukunft" for soprano and violoncello, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 3, Musical Work Number 1777, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- 2.) «Gestörte Lieder» for baritone, bass flute and bass clarinet, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 4, Musical Work Number 1778, ca. 11 min., world premiere; and
- 3.) «Quala Mirs» for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet and violoncello, on a text by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 5, Musical Work Number 1779, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- March 4, 2017 (Saturday), Berlin, Ölberg-Kirche, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 29, 8 p. m.: 11th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2017 (5/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Diana Muela Mora, flute, Yolanda Fernandez, clarinet, Simon Thompson, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser:
- «Iguur» for soprano solo, on a sound poem by the composer (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1a, Musical Work Number 1517, ca. 5 min.;
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35, ca. 11 min.;
- «Trio» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2016), Ergon 57, Musical Work Number 1772, ca. 13 min., world premiere;
- «Klavierquartett», version for flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano (1979/83-84/87), Ergon 9, ca. 9 min.; and finally the
- Große Vokaltrilogie: «Drei Gesänge», consisting of
- 1.) "Verlorene Zukunft" for soprano and violoncello, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 3, Musical Work Number 1777, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- 2.) «Gestörte Lieder» for baritone, bass flute and bass clarinet, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 4, Musical Work Number 1778, ca. 11 min., world premiere; and
- 3.) «Quala Mirs» for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet and violoncello, on a text by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 5, Musical Work Number 1779, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- March 11, 2017 (Saturday), Basel, Ackermannshof, Druckereihalle, St. Johanns-Vorstadt 19-21, 8 p. m.: 11th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2017 (6/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Diana Muela Mora, flute, Yolanda Fernandez, clarinet, Simon Thompson, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser:
- «Iguur» for soprano solo, on a sound poem by the composer (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1a, Musical Work Number 1517, ca. 5 min.;
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35, ca. 11 min.;
- «Trio» for flute, clarinet and violoncello (2016), Ergon 57, Musical Work Number 1772, ca. 13 min., world premiere;
- «Klavierquartett», version for flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano (1979/83-84/87), Ergon 9, ca. 9 min.; and finally the
- Große Vokaltrilogie: «Drei Gesänge», consisting of
- 1.) "Verlorene Zukunft" for soprano and violoncello, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 3, Musical Work Number 1777, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- 2.) «Gestörte Lieder» for baritone, bass flute and bass clarinet, on a poem by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 4, Musical Work Number 1778, ca. 11 min., world premiere; and
- 3.) «Quala Mirs» for soprano, baritone, bass flute, bass clarinet and violoncello, on a text by the composer (2016), Ergon 58, No. 5, Musical Work Number 1779, ca. 11 min., world premiere;
- March 21, 2017 (Tuesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 6:35 p. m.: Seminar about "Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum" for flute, violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (1st part).
- March 22, 2017 (Wednesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 7:25 p. m.: Seminar about "Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum" for flute, violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (1st part).
- März 24, 2017 (Friday), Winterthur, Konservatorium, Room 1.001: Member of the Jury for the Schweizerische Jugendmusik-Wettbewerb.
- April 4, 2017 (Tuesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 6:35 p. m.: Seminar about "Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum" for flute, violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (2nd part).
- April 5, 2017 (Wednesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 7:25 p. m.: Seminar about "Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum" for flute, violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (2nd part).
- April 8, 2017 (Saturday), Lörrach, Pflegeheim St. Fridolin, Josef-Rupp-Weg 9, 3:00 p. m.: Works by Mozart, Beethovon, Schubert, Wohlhauser a.o., with Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and mandolin.
- Three vocal pieces from the Renaissance for two singing voices:
- Pierre de la Rue: Three "Pleni sunt coeli" from the "Missa l'homme armé" I, from the "Missa de Feria" and from the "Missa Sancto Job".
- Works from the Renaissance and from the Classical period as well as from the Post-romantic period for soprano and piano:
- Giulio Caccini: "Amarilli, mia bella"
- Anonymus: "O Leggiadri Occhi belli"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: The so called "Rose aria" ("Deh vieni, non tardar") from the opera "Figaro" and
- "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" from the opera "The magic flute"
- René Wohlhauser: Three Lieder to texts by Joseph von Eichendorff: "Der Einsiedler", "Frische Fahrt" and "Wünschelrute".
- Volkslieder for two singing voices and mandolin:
- "Das Heidenröslein", a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe put in music by Heinrich Werner.
- "Im Maien" (text: Julius von Rodenberg, music: Agathon Billeter)
- The famous swiss Volkslied "s'isch äben e Mönsch uf Ärde" ("Guggisberglied")
- "Hab oft im Kreise der Lieben"
- Franz Schubert: "Der Lindenbaum" (arranged for two singing voices)
- "Der Mond ist aufgegangen" in a two voices arrangement by René Wohlhauser.
- Jazzrock pieces for piano and djembé:
- René Wohlhauser: "Buried Memories" und "Driftin'"
- Three vocal pieces from the Renaissance for two singing voices:
- June 10, 2017 (Saturday), Zeiningen, Konzertreihe Zeiningen, Mitteldorf 14, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder, compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 7 pieces for radio play and 9 other works in different genres. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- June 17, 2017 (Saturday), Berlin, 3. Berliner OaarWurm-Festival für zeitgenössische Tonkunst und Literatur. Kulturhaus Alte Feuerwache Berlin-Friedrichshain, Marchlewskistraße 6, 7:00 p. m.: World premiere of the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser by the "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass).
- June 24, 2017 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder, compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 7 pieces for radio play and 9 other works in different genres. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- July, 1, 2017 (Saturday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder, compositions by René Wohlhauser: a contemporary world premiere, Jazzrock pieces, Musical Diaries, songs and others. Insights into the polystilistic workshop of the composer René Wohlhauser, from which you hear in this concert 7 pieces for radio play and 9 other works in different genres. With Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- July 8, 2017 (Saturday), Lörrach, Stadtkirche, Basler Straße 147, 11:00 a. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder with Christine Simolka, soprano, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano. Program:
- Georg Friedrich Händel (1685-1759): "In den angenehmen Büschen", HWV 209, Aria from "Neun Deutsche Arien" (1724-1727) for soprano, violin and piano, text: Barthold Heinrich Brockes
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): "Gretchen am Spinnrade", op. 2, D 118 (1814), for soprano and piano, text: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): "Erstarrung" from the "Winterreise" (1827) for baritone and piano, text: Wilhelm Müller
- Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868): "Dunque io son", duet from the opera "The Baber of Seville" (1816), for soprano, baritone and piano, text: Cesare Sterbini
- September 10, 2017 (Sunday), Riehen, Wenkenpark, 2:00 p. m.: Appearance at the occasion "Musik & Picknick im Wenkenpark". Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and mandolin, perform four songs by René Wohlhauser:
- «Lana Gana»
- «Geschter»
- «Dornrösli schlaf»
- «Lied für dä Tag»,
the Oldie «Leaving on a Jetplane» (John Denver)
and the oldest, still known swiss folk song, the so called "Guggisberglied". - September 23, 2017 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Kapelle der Evangelisch-methodischen Kirche, Turnhallenstr. 11, 8:00 p. m.: Markus Stolz performs the world premiere of "Cellissimo graduale" for violoncello solo by René Wohlhauser.
- September 26, 2017 (Tuesday), Berlin, Reihe "unerhörte Musik", Theater BKA, Mehringdamm 34, Kreuzberg, 8:30 p. m.: The "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass) performs the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser.
- September 30, 2017 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (1/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 2, 2017 (Monday), Stuttgart, Freies Musikzentrum, Am Roserplatz / Stuttgarter Str. 15, 8:00 p. m.: The "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass) performs the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser.
- October 3, 2017 (Tuesday), Winterthur, Festival musica aperta, Villa Sträuli, Museumstraße 60, 8:00 p. m.: The "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass) performs the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser.
- October 4, 2017 (Wednesday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstr. 5, 8:00 p. m.: The "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass) performs the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser.
- October 5, 2017 (Thursday), Fulda, Museum Vonderau, Jesuitenplatz 2, 8:00 p. m.: The "art ensemble berlin" (Antonella Bini, flute, Art-Oliver Simon, piano, and Oliver Potratz, double bass) performs the work "Quamakútsch" for flute, double bass and piano by René Wohlhauser.
- October 7, 2017 (Saturday): Rheinsberg, Musikbrennerei, Königstraße 14, 7:30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (2/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 8, 2017 (Sunday): Berlin, Ölberg-Kirche, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 29, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (3/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 14, 2017 (Saturday): Paris, Temple du Port Royal, 18 Boulevard Arago, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (4/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 19, 2017 (Thursday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, 2:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (5/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 21, 2017 (Saturday): Hamburg, Forum Neue Musik, Christianskirche, Klopstockplatz 2, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (6/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 22, 2017 (Sunday): Detmold, Klangwerkstatt, Gerichtsstraße 8, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (7/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere, and
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere.
- October 28, 2017 (Saturday): Weimar, Forum Seebach, Tiefurter Allee 8, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (8/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere, and
- Jörn Arnecke: Möwe, über das Meer fliegend, for soprano and piano, text by Anton Tschechow.
- October 29, 2017 (Sunday): Erfurt, Haus Dacheröden, Anger 37, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2017 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with 10 world premieres of contemporary vocal chamber music (9/9).
Works by- Heinz Holliger: Des Knaben Ohrwunder (2016) for soprano solo, text by the composer, swiss and french premiere
- René Wohlhauser: Rand (2017), for baritone and wild piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
ReBruAla (2017), for soprano, baritone, percussion and additonal recorded sounds, poem by the composer, world premiere - Hans-Karsten Raecke: Schopenhauer - abwärts und Hegel - rückwärts, new version (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, text compilation by the composer, world premiere
- Jörg-Peter Mittmann: Nachtphantasie (2017), for soprano, speaker and piano, texts by Novalis and Eduard Hanslick, world premiere
- Khadija Zeynalova: in memoriam Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poems from «Uschk Nameh / Buch der Liebe» by Goethe, world premiere
- Peter Helmut Lang: Inschrift (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, texts by the composer after thoughts and quotes by Albert Einstein, world premiere
- Giordano Bruno do Nascimento: Solo il Sole (2017), for soprano and baritone, text by the composer, world premiere
- Henri Pauly-Laubry: Nachtgesang (2017), for soprano and piano, poem by the composer, world premiere
- Jean-Claude Wolff: Colloque sentimental (2017), for soprano, baritone and piano, poem by Paul Verlaine, world premiere
- Violeta Dinescu: litora cum patriae lacrimans relinquo (2017), for soprano and baritone with percussion ad lib, texts from Virgil's «Aeneas», world premiere, and
- Jörn Arnecke: Möwe, über das Meer fliegend, for soprano and piano, text by Anton Tschechow.
- November 23, 2017 (Thursday): Basel, Peterskirche, 2:30 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, perform at the funeral for the well-known Basel classical philologist Markus Engel:
- Christoph Willibald Gluck : "Che faro senza Euridice", Aria of Orpheus from the third act of the opera "Orfeo ed Euridice" (1762) in a piano reduction by René Wohlhauser.
- "Der Abendstern", a poem by Johann Peter Hebel on the melody of "Der Sommerabend" in a piano arrangement by René Wohlhauser.
- Autumn 2017: The Label "Neos" in Munich presents a new CD with works by René Wohlhauser
"René Wohlhauser · vocis imago"
Works for various ensemble combinations, performed by the Ensemble Polyson, Egidius Streiff, the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser and the Treiber-Sontòn Caflisch-Müllenbach Trio
01 Uom Raswékje Nadak for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello (2012), Ergon 45, No. 2, 19:46
02 vocis imago, version for violin solo (1993-1995), Ergon 20, Nr. 6, 13:48
Doste Raif for soprano, baritone and percussion (2016), Ergon 56, Nrn. 1-7, 7:59
03 I. Duo 1 for soprano and baritone, 01:10
04 II. Soprano solo, 01:17
05 III. Duo 2 for soprano and baritone, 01:10
06 IV. Percussion solo, 00:57
07 V. Trio 1 for soprano, baritone and percussion, 01:12
08 VI. Duo 3 for baritone and percussion, 01:06
09 VII. Trio 2 for soprano, baritone and percussion, 01:07
10 String Trio for violin, viola and violoncello (2007), Ergon 37, 10:24
11 vocis imago for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello (1993-1995), Ergon 20, Nr. 1, 21:18
Recordings: Alex Buess (vocis imago, version for ensemble), Andreas Werner (vocis imago, version for violin solo), Christian Seiffert (all others)
Editing and Mastering: Christian Seiffert
© 2017 NEOS Music GmbH
Prod.: 2017 René Wohlhauser
Distribution: https://neos-music.com/
NEOS 11719, München
Producer: Wulf Weinmann
ISBN: 4 260063 117199
Executive Producer: René Wohlhauser
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Release date: 20. Oktober 2017
Price: CHF 18.- / EUR 18.-
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Artistic result of the year 2017
A creative year is coming to an end. In the year 2017 I have created 52 musical works (musical work numbers 1783-1834), of which 10 are works from the field of so-called modern classical music. In addition the CD "vocis imago" has been released by the label Neos in Munich. I gave 21 concerts with my three ensembles. My works have received 124 performances. In addition there come lectures and seminars about my music. All this can be checked on my homepage. There and on YouTube you can also find the scores and recordings. I am grateful for the wonderful cooperation of my wife and soprano Christine Simolka, my producer Christian Seiffert, the staff of the label Neos, all members of my various ensembles and all other interpreters of my works, my family, the organizers and composer colleagues, who all helped realize these projects. I wish you all a happy new year 2018. May the music give us the strength and the confidence to make the future positive. (30 December 2017)
December 30, 2017
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2016
- January 13, 2016 (Wednesday), Swiss Radio SRF2 Kultur broadcasts in the radio program "Neue Musik im Konzert" at 10:00 p. m. the concert recording of November 17, 2015, in which Moritz Ernst performed a. o. "Manía" for piano by René Wohlhauser.
- January 30, 2016 (Saturday), Basel, Stadt-Casino, Hans Huber-Saal, Steinenberg 14, cooperation with the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz and the university of Basel, 8:00 p. m: 10th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2016 (1/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Matthias Ebner, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser («Une Nuit toute passionée» for soprano and flute, to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, No. 11, music work number 1749, ca. 11 min., world premiere; «Quantenströmung», version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996/1997), Ergon 23b, ca. 12 1/2 min.; «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum», version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano (2000-2001/2011), Ergon 26f, ca. 15 min.; «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985-1986), Ergon 12, ca. 3 min.; «Je passe un temps aussi fort que possible», for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, to sound texts by the composer and to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, Nr. 10, music work number 1745, ca. 40 min., world premiere); Ticket advance booking: Bider & Tanner
- February 7, 2016 (Sunday), Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7:00 p. m: 10th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2016 (2/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Matthias Ebner, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser («Une Nuit toute passionée» for soprano and flute, to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, No. 11, music work number 1749, ca. 11 min., world premiere; «Quantenströmung», version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996/1997), Ergon 23b, ca. 12 1/2 min.; «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum», version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano (2000-2001/2011), Ergon 26f, ca. 15 min.; «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985-1986), Ergon 12, ca. 3 min.; «Je passe un temps aussi fort que possible», for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, to sound texts by the composer and to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, Nr. 10, music work number 1745, ca. 40 min., world premiere); Ticket advance booking: www.muenchenticket.de
- February 13, 2016 (Saturday), Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m: 10th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2016 (3/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Matthias Ebner, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser («Une Nuit toute passionée» for soprano and flute, to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, No. 11, music work number 1749, ca. 11 min., world premiere; «Quantenströmung», version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996/1997), Ergon 23b, ca. 12 1/2 min.; «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum», version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano (2000-2001/2011), Ergon 26f, ca. 15 min.; «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985-1986), Ergon 12, ca. 3 min.; «Je passe un temps aussi fort que possible», for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, to sound texts by the composer and to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, Nr. 10, music work number 1745, ca. 40 min., world premiere)
- February 20, 2016 (Saturday), Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m: 10th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2016 (4/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Matthias Ebner, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser («Une Nuit toute passionée» for soprano and flute, to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, No. 11, music work number 1749, ca. 11 min., world premiere; «Quantenströmung», version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996/1997), Ergon 23b, ca. 12 1/2 min.; «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum», version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano (2000-2001/2011), Ergon 26f, ca. 15 min.; «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985-1986), Ergon 12, ca. 3 min.; «Je passe un temps aussi fort que possible», for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, to sound texts by the composer and to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, Nr. 10, music work number 1745, ca. 40 min., world premiere)
- March 5, 2016 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7:00 p. m: 10th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2016 (5/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Matthias Ebner, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser («Une Nuit toute passionée» for soprano and flute, to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, No. 11, music work number 1749, ca. 11 min., world premiere; «Quantenströmung», version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996/1997), Ergon 23b, ca. 12 1/2 min.; «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum», version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano (2000-2001/2011), Ergon 26f, ca. 15 min.; «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985-1986), Ergon 12, ca. 3 min.; «Je passe un temps aussi fort que possible», for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, to sound texts by the composer and to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, Nr. 10, music work number 1745, ca. 40 min., world premiere)
- March 12, 2016 (Saturday), Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, 8:00 p. m: 10th annual international tour of the "Ensembles Polysono", January-March 2016 (6/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Matthias Ebner, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by René Wohlhauser («Une Nuit toute passionée» for soprano and flute, to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, No. 11, music work number 1749, ca. 11 min., world premiere; «Quantenströmung», version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996/1997), Ergon 23b, ca. 12 1/2 min.; «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum», version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano (2000-2001/2011), Ergon 26f, ca. 15 min.; «Duometrie» for flute and bass clarinet (1985-1986), Ergon 12, ca. 3 min.; «Je passe un temps aussi fort que possible», for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, to sound texts by the composer and to texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2015), Ergon 53, Nr. 10, music work number 1745, ca. 40 min., world premiere)
- April 19, 2016 (Tuesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 7:00 p. m.: Seminar about "Quantenströmung" for flute, violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (1st part).
- April 26, 2016 (Tuesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 7:00 p. m.: Seminar about "Quantenströmung" for flute, violoncello and piano by René Wohlhauser (2nd part).
- June 16, 2016 (Thursday): The Label "Neos" Munich presents a new CD with works by René Wohlhauser, performed by the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser:
"René Wohlhauser · Kasamarówa"
Vocal chamber works by René Wohlhauser, performed by the Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser and premiered by the duo at European tours in 2005-2014
The Kasamarówa Cycle 43:30
01 Blay for soprano and baritone (2009), Ergon 40, No. 2, 05:30
02 Charyptin-Fragmente for soprano and baritone (2010), Ergon 42, No. 2, 04:37
03 Marakra Code 02.2 for soprano and baritone (2011), Ergon 44, No. 6, 06:27
04 Uom Raswékje for soprano and baritone (2012), Ergon 45, No. 1, 07:56
05 Mera gor nit for soprano and baritone (2013), Ergon 48, 08:34
06 Kasamarówa for soprano and baritone (2014), Ergon 52, 10:26
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07 Iguur for baritone solo (2009), Ergon 40, No. 1c, 04:27
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The Sulawedic Cycle 25:51
08 gelsüraga for soprano and piano (2005), Ergon 31, No. 1, 02:50
09 hang gomeka for soprano and piano (2005), Ergon 31, No. 2, 02:52
10 suragimanä for soprano and piano (2005), Ergon 31, No. 3, version b, 05:08
11 Duett for soprano and baritone (2008), Ergon 31, No. 4a, version 3, 02:57
12 flutching music for two musical speakers (2005), Ergon 31, No. 5, version a, 02:48
13 sulla tastiera for musical speaker and piano (2005), Ergon 31, No. 6, version a.1, 04:06
14 Ausklang für tiefes Klavier for piano (2006), Ergon 31, No. 7, 02:10
Appendix:
15 Duett, double version for baritone solo (2008), Ergon 31, version No. 4b, 03:00
Total time 73:48
Recordings: Christian Seiffert, 2005-2014
© 2016 NEOS Music GmbH
Prod.: 2016 René Wohlhauser
Distribution: https://neos-music.com/
NEOS 11605, München
Producer: Wulf Weinmann
ISBN: 4 260063 116056
Executive Producer: René Wohlhauser
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Kasamarówa (2016)
- June 18, 2016 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder, jazzrock grooves, pop songs and others. Insights in the polystilistic studio of a composer with Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- June 26, 2016 (Sunday), Zeiningen, Konzertreihe Zeiningen, Mitteldorf 14, 7:00 p. m.: Fascination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder, Jazzrock grooves, pop songs and others. Insights in the polystilistic studio of a composer with Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- July 2, 2016 (Saturday), Bättwil, Musikstudio, Birnenweg 28, 7:00 p. m.: Faszination Music, concerts for the World Music Day, classical Lieder, Jazzrock grooves, pop songs and others. Insights in the polystilistic studio of a composer with Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7 keyboard, mandolin and e-guitar.
- July 9, 2016 (Saturday), Lörrach, Stadtkirche, Basler Straße 147, 10:30 a. m.: Classical Lieder with Christine Simolka, soprano, Elia Seiffert, piano and violin, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano. Program:
- Henry Purcell: "When I am laid in Earth" (Arrangement: René Wohlhauser)
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "L'amerò"
- Franz Schubert: "Der Lindenbaum"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "Là ci darem la mano"
- August 20, 2016 (Saturday): Basel, Schillerstraßen Festival, 2:00 p. m.: Christine Simolka, narrator and soprano, and René Wohlhauser, DX7 keyboard and vocals, perform a short version of the fairytale "D'Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin", 1st episode: "D'Quellwasserfroueleni" (1985). (Text: Peter Fuchs †, Music: René Wohlhauser)
- September 7, 2016 (Wednesday): Basel, Musikakademie, Rebgasse 70, 12:30 p. m. (Noon concert): Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (1/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- September 10, 2016 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (2/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- September 17, 2016 (Saturday): Stuttgart-Uhlbach, Gemeindehaus Andreaskirche, Innsbrucker Straße 6, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (3/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- September 25, 2016 (Sunday): Paris, Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello face n° 11, 6:30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (4/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 01, 2016 (Saturday): London, Gallery The Cello Factory, 33-34 Cornwall Road, 7:30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (5/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 08, 2016 (Saturday): Berlin, Ölberg-Kirche, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 29, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (6/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 09, 2016 (Sunday): Rheinsberg, Musikbrennerei, Königstraße 14, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (7/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 10, 2016 (Monday): Berlin, Musikstudio Ohrpheo, Jablonskistraße 15, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (8/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- 22. Oktober 2016 (Samstag): Bremen, Weserburg, Museum für moderne Kunst, Teerhof 20, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (9/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- November 06, 2016 (Sunday): Schlitz, Landesmusikakademie Hessen, Schloß Hallenburg, Gräfin-Anna-Straße 4, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (10/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- November 07, 2016 (Monday): Baden-Baden, Rathaus, Alter Ratssaal, Marktplatz 2, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2016 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal chamber music (11/11). Works by Luigi Nono, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Andreas Staffel (world premiere), Volker Ignaz Schmidt (world premiere), Michael Quell (world premiere), Hans-Karsten Raecke (world premiere), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Gwyn Pritchard (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) und Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- December 28, 2016 (Wednesday), Hamburg, 9.23 p. m.: The Norddeutsche Rundfunk "NDR Kultur" broadcasts in the program "neue musik" the work "Duett" for baritone solo by René Wohlhauser, sung by René Wohlhauser. Editor: Helmut Peters.
Artistic result of the year 2016
A rich year is behind me. 9 ½ new chamber music works with a total of 1 ½ hours duration, 12 pieces in different styles, many recordings and a new CD with NEOS with 73 minutes, three tours with more than 20 concerts across Europe, Paris, London, Berlin, Munich ... A wonderful creative journey in exploring new musical possibilities for which I am very grateful. And the next projects are already happening, first a tour with the Ensemble Polysono, which has been renewed by young musicians.
Perhaps it is the dark political situation that drives me to advance the music as a positive counter-force, to explore and invent new possibilities and, in spite of everything, to find hope, a vision and the perspective of a better future. (27 December 2017)
December 27, 2016
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2015
- January 16, 2015 (Friday), Basel, Stadt-Casino, Hans Huber-Saal, Steinenberg 14, in cooperation with the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz and the university of Basel, 8:00 p. m.: Polysono Tour January-February 2015 (1/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Anja Brezavscek, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by Beat Furrer («invocation VI» for soprano and bass flute (2004), on a text by Juan de la Cruz), Michael Jarrell («Assonance III» for bass clarinet, violoncello and piano (1989)), Hans Eugen Frischknecht («Psalm der Hoffnung» for soprano, clarinet and piano (1988/92)) and René Wohlhauser («Musik für Flöte» for flute solo (2002), Ergon 29; «CI-IC», version for flute and violoncello (1985), Ergon 11; « L'amour est une duperie – l’amour n’est pas une symbiose », Hommage à Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir, scene for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, on forbidden texts by Jean-Paul Sartre and on permitted texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2014), part 1: Ergon 53, No. 3, music work number 1709; part 3: Ergon 53, No. 4, music work number 1712, world premiere). Ticket advance booking: Bider & Tanner
- January 23, 2015 (Friday), Heilbronn, Kreissparkasse, Am Wollhaus 14, 7:00 p. m.: Pianist Ortwin Stürmer performs a.o. "Mikosch … lost in the Ultra Deep Field" by René Wohlhauser.
- January 24, 2015 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7:00 p. m.: Polysono Tour January-February 2015 (2/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Anja Brezavscek, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by Beat Furrer («invocation VI» for soprano and bass flute (2004), on a text by Juan de la Cruz), Michael Jarrell («Assonance III» for bass clarinet, violoncello and piano (1989)), Hans Eugen Frischknecht («Psalm der Hoffnung» for soprano, clarinet and piano (1988/92)) and René Wohlhauser («Musik für Flöte» for flute solo (2002), Ergon 29; «CI-IC», version for flute and violoncello (1985), Ergon 11; « L'amour est une duperie – l’amour n’est pas une symbiose », Hommage à Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir, scene for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, on forbidden texts by Jean-Paul Sartre and on permitted texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2014), part 1: Ergon 53, No. 3, music work number 1709; part 3: Ergon 53, No. 4, music work number 1712, world premiere). After concert talk with the audience & aperitif (Presentation: David Wohnlich).
- February 1, 2015 (Sunday), Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 11:00 a. m.: Polysono Tour January-February 2015 (3/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Anja Brezavscek, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by Beat Furrer («invocation VI» for soprano and bass flute (2004), on a text by Juan de la Cruz), Michael Jarrell («Assonance III» for bass clarinet, violoncello and piano (1989)), Hans Eugen Frischknecht («Psalm der Hoffnung» for soprano, clarinet and piano (1988/92)) and René Wohlhauser («Musik für Flöte» for flute solo (2002), Ergon 29; «CI-IC», version for flute and violoncello (1985), Ergon 11; « L'amour est une duperie – l’amour n’est pas une symbiose », Hommage à Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir, scene for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, on forbidden texts by Jean-Paul Sartre and on permitted texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2014), part 1: Ergon 53, No. 3, music work number 1709; part 3: Ergon 53, No. 4, music work number 1712, world premiere). Ticket advance booking: http://www.muenchenticket.de/
- February 7, 2015 (Saturday), Bern, Le Cap (Französische Kirche), Predigergasse 3, as part of the festival "l'art pour Aar", 8:00 p. m.: Polysono Tour January-February 2015 (4/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Anja Brezavscek, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by Beat Furrer («invocation VI» for soprano and bass flute (2004), on a text by Juan de la Cruz), Michael Jarrell («Assonance III» for bass clarinet, violoncello and piano (1989)), Hans Eugen Frischknecht («Psalm der Hoffnung» for soprano, clarinet and piano (1988/92)) and René Wohlhauser («Musik für Flöte» for flute solo (2002), Ergon 29; «CI-IC», version for flute and violoncello (1985), Ergon 11; « L'amour est une duperie – l’amour n’est pas une symbiose », Hommage à Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir, scene for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, on forbidden texts by Jean-Paul Sartre and on permitted texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2014), part 1: Ergon 53, No. 3, music work number 1709; part 3: Ergon 53, No. 4, music work number 1712, world premiere).
- February 14, 2015 (Saturday), Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7:30 p. m.: Polysono Tour January-February 2015 (5/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Anja Brezavscek, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by Beat Furrer («invocation VI» for soprano and bass flute (2004), on a text by Juan de la Cruz), Michael Jarrell («Assonance III» for bass clarinet, violoncello and piano (1989)), Hans Eugen Frischknecht («Psalm der Hoffnung» for soprano, clarinet and piano (1988/92)) and René Wohlhauser («Musik für Flöte» for flute solo (2002), Ergon 29; «CI-IC», version for flute and violoncello (1985), Ergon 11; « L'amour est une duperie – l’amour n’est pas une symbiose », Hommage à Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir, scene for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, on forbidden texts by Jean-Paul Sartre and on permitted texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2014), part 1: Ergon 53, No. 3, music work number 1709; part 3: Ergon 53, No. 4, music work number 1712, world premiere).
- February 21, 2015 (Saturday), Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7:00 p. m.: Polysono Tour January-February 2015 (6/6). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Anja Brezavscek, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by Beat Furrer («invocation VI» for soprano and bass flute (2004), on a text by Juan de la Cruz), Michael Jarrell («Assonance III» for bass clarinet, violoncello and piano (1989)), Hans Eugen Frischknecht («Psalm der Hoffnung» for soprano, clarinet and piano (1988/92)) and René Wohlhauser («Musik für Flöte» for flute solo (2002), Ergon 29; «CI-IC», version for flute and violoncello (1985), Ergon 11; « L'amour est une duperie – l’amour n’est pas une symbiose », Hommage à Jean-Paul Sartre et Simone de Beauvoir, scene for soprano, baritone, flute (& bass flute), clarinet (& bass clarinet), violoncello and piano, on forbidden texts by Jean-Paul Sartre and on permitted texts by Simone de Beauvoir (2014), part 1: Ergon 53, No. 3, music work number 1709; part 3: Ergon 53, No. 4, music work number 1712, world premiere). Ticket advance booking: Ticketportal ReserviX
- April 8, 2015 (Wednesday): The Label "Neos" presents as "Wohlhauser Edition 3" under the title Manía a new CD with piano works by René Wohlhauser, performed by pianist Moritz Ernst:
- 01 vocis imago, Version for piano solo (1993-1995), 18:41
- Drei Stücke für Klavier (1986-1987)
- 02 1. "Paginetta" per pianoforte, 00:54
- 03 2. "Adagio" for piano, 00:36
- 04 3. "Déploîment" for three-pedal piano, 02:55
- 05 Manía for piano solo (2001-2002), 12:31
- 06 Nesut for piano solo (1977), 08:24
- 07 Naschra, Original version for 1/16-tone upright piano (2013), 12:29
- 08 Naschra, Version for 1/3-tone piano (2013), 11:33
- 09 Naschra, Version for standard chromatic piano (2013), 11:51
- Total time 79:56
- Neos 11416
- June 9, 2015 (Tuesday), University Basel, Kollegiengebäude, lecture room No. 19, 8 p. m.: In the context of the adult education centre there takes place a public interview with the composer René Wohlhauser. Presentation: Dr. phil. Susanne Gärtner. Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, perform the 1st part of the duo version of "L'amour est une duperie".
- June 20, 2015 (Saturday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: "Polystilistic work presentation in occasion of the Day of Music in the House of Music". Composition, improvisation, variation and paraphrase through all times and styles from Renaissance down to the present. Christine Simolka, soprano and djembé, Elia Seiffert, piano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano, DX7, mandolin, electric guitar, present a program in 5 parts:
- 1. part: Vocal music from 7 centuries (a. o. the world premiere of the extended version of the arrangement of "When I am laid" and the world premiere of the trio version of "L'amour est une duperie – l'amour n'est pas une symbiose" 1st and 3rd part)
- 2. part: The piano between composition and improvisation
- 3. part: The ironic paraphrase of common genres: "Schneehäx 3" concert suite (10 numbers: Titelsong, Zwischenmusik 2, Fasola 6, Zwischenmusik 3, Zwischenmusik 5, Lied 2 (Zwergenlied), Zwischenmusik 6, Zwischenmusik 7, Fasola 13, Lied 3 (Märitfrouelied)sound samples)
- 4. part: Jazzrock between composition and improvisation for piano and djembé
- 5. part: Dialect Folk and chamber Rock for vocals, mandolin, piano, djembé and electric guitar.
- June 21, 2015 (Sunday), Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 11:00 a. m.: Same concert as June 20, 2015.
- June 27, 2015 (Saturday), Lörrach, Stadtkirche, 10:30 a. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, Elia Seiffert, piano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone, perform under the title "Vocal music from 7 centuries" the following program:
- Pierre de la Rue (ca. 1460-1518): „Pleni sunt coeli“, duo from the „Missa L’homme armé“ for soprano and baritone
- Henry Purcell (1659-1695): "When I am laid", aria of Dido for soprano and piano from the opera "Dido and Aeneas"
- Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736): „Cujus animam gementem“ from „Stabat Mater“ (1735) for soprano and piano
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart (1756-1791): "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet of Pamina and Papageno for soprano, baritone and piano from the "Magic flute" (1791)
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): „Der Wegweiser“ from the "Winterreise" (1827) for bariton and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): "Lana Gana" (1978/2010), for soprano, baritone, mandolin and piano
- June 27, 2015 (Saturday), Lörrach, Meeraner Platz, 11:30 a. m.: Same program.
- September 5, 2015 (Saturday), Basel, Schillerstraße, 4:00 p. m.: Performance of Christine Simolka (vocal und djembé) and René Wohlhauser (vocal, piano and e-mandolin) at the "Straßenfest der Schillerstraße" with piano improvisations, Jazzrock pieces, fable music for children and adults and songs by René Wohlhauser. Programm:
- 1st part: Jazzrock pieces by René Wohlhauser, with René Wohlhauser, e-Piano, and Christine Simolka, djembé:
- "Untitled No. 25"
- "Buried Memories"
- "Driftin'"
- 2nd part: "Schneehäx concert suite" (1987), a selection of the music pieces of the fable "D'Schneehäx und dr Zouberer Merlin", volume 3, composed by René Wohlhauser, with Christine Simolka, vocals and djembé, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and piano.
- "Titel-Lied"
- "Zwischenmusik 2" (world premiere of the extended version)
- "Fasola 6" (world premiere of the extended version)
- "Zwergenlied"
- "Fasola 13" (world premiere of the extended version)
- "Märitfrouelied" (world premiere of the extended version)
- 3rd part: Songs by René Wohlhauser, with Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and e-mandolin:
- "Lana Gana"
- "Dornrösli schlaf"
- "Rabe"
- "Geschter"
- "Läbscht ir Vergangenheit"
- "Liechter"
- "Lied für dä Tag"
- 1st part: Jazzrock pieces by René Wohlhauser, with René Wohlhauser, e-Piano, and Christine Simolka, djembé:
- September 13, 2015 (Sunday), Berlin, Musiksalon Friedenau, Ev. Gemeindesaal "Zum Guten Hirten", Großer Saal, Bundesallee 76A, II. OG, 6:00 p. m.: Regina Jakobi, mezzosoprano, and Ursula Meyer, piano, perform a.o. "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano and "Drei Stücke für Klavier" by René Wohlhauser.
- September 19, 2015 (Sunday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (1/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- September 20, 2015 (Sunday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 11:00 a. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (2/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- September 27, 2015 (Sunday): Paris, Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello face n°11, 6:30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (3/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 4, 2015 (Sunday): Stuttgart, Casa Escala, Alte Weinsteige 22 F, 11:00 a. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (4/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 11, 2015 (Sunday): Berlin, Ölberg-Kirche, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 29, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (5/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 23, 2015 (Friday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Kammermusiksaal, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, 6:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (6/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- October 24, 2015 (Saturday): Hamburg, Forum Neue Musik, Christianskirche, Klopstockplatz 2, 8:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (7/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- November 01, 2015 (Sunday): Salzburg, Mozarteum, Mirabellplatz 1, 11:00 a. m.: Autumn tour 2015 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music (8/8). Works by Enno Poppe, René Wohlhauser (world premiere), Jan Kopp (world premiere), Achim Bornhöft, Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu (world premiere), Henri Pauly-Laubry (world premiere) and Bruno Siberchicot (world premiere).
- November 15, 2015 (Sunday), Basel, Safe, Unternehmen Mitte, Gerbergasse 30, 5 p. m.: Clarinetist Igor Kombaratov performs "Souvenirs de l'Occitanie" for Bb-clarinet by René Wohlhauser.
- November 15, 2015 (Sunday): Winterthur, Alter Stadthaussaal, Marktgasse 53, 7 p. m.: Pianist Moritz Ernst performs "Manía" for piano by René Wohlhauser in the concert serie "Musica aperta".
- November 17, 2015 (Tuesday): Bern, Französische Kirche, Chor, Predigergasse 3, 7 p. m.: Pianist Moritz Ernst performs "Manía" for piano by René Wohlhauser at the festival "L'art pour l'Aar".
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2014
- January 7, 2014 (Tuesday): The Label "Neos" presents a new CD with works by René Wohlhauser, performed by the Ensemble Polysono: Quantenströmung, chamber music
- 01 Klavierquartett, Version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/1983–1984), partially rev. 1987, 08:43;
- 02 Duometrie for flute(s) and bass clarinet (1985–1986), 03:03;
- 03 Gedankenflucht for cello and piano (1995), 15:49;
- 04 Quantenströmung, Version for flute, cello and piano (1996/1997), 12:59;
- 05 Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum, Version for clarinet (& bass clarinet), cello and piano (2000–2001/2011), 14:29;
- 06 Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse for flute and piano (2007), 10:37;
- 07 Ly-Gue-Tin for voice(s) and piano sounds on phonopoetic texts by the composer (2008), 10:11;
- total time 75:51;
- NEOS 11309, https://neos-music.com/
- The Ensemble Polysono:
- Christine Simolka, soprano,
- Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute,
- Igor Kombaratov, clarinet,
- Markus Stolz, violoncello,
- René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conductor,
- Christian Seiffert: recordings
Quantenströmung (2014)
Cover CD "Quantenströmung"- January 10, 2014 (Friday), Basel, Stadt-Casino, Hans Huber-Saal, Steinenberg 14, 8.00 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (1/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- January 18, 2014 (Saturday), Vienna, Alte Schmiede, Schönlaterngasse 9, 7.00 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (2/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- January 25, 2014 (Saturday), Bern, Konservatorium, Kramgasse 36, 7.00 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (3/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- January 26, 2014 (Sunday), Visby (Gotland, Sweden), Music society Visby / Musikaliska Sällskapet i Visby, Gotlands composer school / Gotlands Tonsättarskola, foyer of the Almedals library: Pianist Ortwin Stürmer performs a.o. "Mikosch … lost in the ultra deep field" (2013) by René Wohlhauser.
- February 1, 2014 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7.00 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (4/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- February 9, 2014 (Sunday), München, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7.00 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (5/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- February 22, 2014 (Saturday), Zürich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7.30 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (6/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- February 26, 2014 (Wednesday), Swiss Radio SRF2 Kultur broadcasts in the radio program "Neue Musik im Konzert" at 10:30 p. m. the concert recording of November 24, 2013, in which Ortwin Stürmer did a. o. the world première of "Mikosch … lost in the Ultra Deep Field" for piano by René Wohlhauser.
- March 8, 2014 (Saturday), Berlin, Elias-Kuppelsaal, Göhrener Straße 11, 7.00 p. m.: Tour January-March 2014 of the Ensemble Polysono (7/7). The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour the whole "Marakra Cycle" by René Wohlhauser (duration: 80 min.). The different parts are called: I.) mira schinak, II.) 'Srang, III.) Sokrak, IV.) Iguur – Blay – Luup, V.) Charyptin, VI.) Marakra Code Ø, VII.) Marakra Code 2
- April 13, 2014 (Sunday), Basel, Musik-Akademie, Großer Saal, Leonhardsstraße 6, 7.00 p. m.: The music academy of Basel presents a concert at the occasion of the 60th birthday of the composer René Wohlhauser. Various chamber music works will be played, a.o. the world première of "Manía", given by the pianist Moritz Ernst.
- June 3, 2014 (Tueday), Tübingen, "Vielklang-Festival der Universitätsstadt Tübingen", Johannes-Evangelist-Gemeindehaus, Bachgasse 3, 8:00 p. m.: Pianist Ortwin Stürmer performs (as part of his "Universum" concerts) a.o. the work "Mikosch … lost in the Ultra Deep Field" by René Wohlhauser. At 7:00 p. m. ethnologist Prof. Dr. Roland Hardenberg gives an introduction concerning the issue „Performanzen-Universum“ in non western cultures.
- June 18, 2014 (Wednesday): Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur broadcasts at 10.30 p. m. the recording of the concert of April 13, 2014 in the Großer Saal der Musikakademie Basel.
- Program:
- René Wohlhauser (*1954):
- «Manía» for piano (2001/02), Ergon 28, World première
- Moritz Ernst, piano
- «imago III» and «imago V» from «vocis imago», version for violin solo
- Egidius Streiff, violin
- «Blay» for soprano and baritone (2009), Ergon 40/II
- Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone
- «Drei Stücke für Klavier» (1986/87), Ergon 14
- 1) «Paginetta» per pianoforte
- 2) «Adagio» for piano
- 3) «Déploîment» for grand piano with 3 pedals
- Stéphane Reymond, piano
- «Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse» for flute and piano (2007), Ergon 35
- Szu-yu Chen, flute
- Kirill Zwegintsow, piano
- «Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum» for saxophone, percussion and piano (2000/01), Ergon 26
- Pedro Pablo Cámara Toldos, saxophone
- Ana Carlota Cáceres Bermejo, percussion
- Haize Lizarazu, piano
- «vocis imago» for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello (1993-95), Ergon 20
- Anja Brezavscek, flute
- Igor Kombaratov, clarinet
- Matthias Würsch, percussion
- Moritz Ernst, piano
- Egidius Streiff, violin
- Markus Stolz, violoncello
- René Wohlhauser, conductor
- «Manía» for piano (2001/02), Ergon 28, World première
- July 12, 2014 (Saturday), Lörrach, Stadtkirche, 10.30 a. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano perform under the title "opera arias by Purcell, Mozart, Wagner and Wohlhauser" works by
- Henry Purcell: "When I am laid", Aria of Dido for soprano and piano from the opera "Dido and Aeneas"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "Der Vogelfänger", aria of Papageno for baritone and piano from the "magic flute"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "Ach, ich fühl's", aria of Pamina for soprano and piano from the "magic flute"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet of Pamina and Papageno for soprano, baritone and piano from the "magic flute"
- Richard Wagner: "Dir töne Lob", duet of Venus and Tannhäuser for soprano, baritone and piano from the opera "Tannhäuser"
- René Wohlhauser: "Rachearie" of Ingeborg Bachmann for sopran and piano from the opera "Gantenbein".
- August 16, 2014 (Saturday), Basel, Schillerstraße, 4:00 p. m.: Performance of Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser at the "Straßenfest der Schillerstraße" with opera arias, piano improvisations, JazzRock Songs, Oldies and Songs by René Wohlhauser. Program:
- 1st part: opera arias with Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano:
- Henry Purcell: "When I am laid", Aria of Dido for soprano and piano from the opera "Dido and Aeneas"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "Der Vogelfänger", aria of Papageno for baritone and piano from the "magic flute"
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet of Pamina and Papageno for soprano, baritone and piano from the "magic flute"
- Richard Wagner: "Dir töne Lob", duet of Venus and Tannhäuser for soprano, baritone and piano from the opera "Tannhäuser"
- René Wohlhauser: "Tannhäuser-Variationen" for piano (and djembé), world première
- 2nd part: Jazzrock Songs by René Wohlhauser, with René Wohlhauser, E-Piano, and Christine Simolka, djembé:
- "Untitled No. 25"
- "Buried Memories"
- "Driftin'"
- 3rd part: Folkpop-Oldies with Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin (arranged for two voices and mandolin by René Wohlhauser):
- "California Dreamin’"
- "Leaving on a Jetplane"
- "Those were the Days"
- "Country Roads"
- "The Night they drove old Dixie down"
- "Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay"
- "The House of the Rising Sun"
- 4th part: Songs by René Wohlhauser with Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin:
- "Lana Gana"
- "Dornrösli schlaf"
- 1st part: opera arias with Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano:
- September 3, 2014 (Wednesday): Basel, Mittagskonzert at the Musik-Akademie in the Haus Kleinbasel, Rebgasse 70, 12.30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- September 6, 2014 (Saturday), Zepernick / Berlin, Festival Randfestspiele, St. Annen-Kirche, 3:30 p. m.: Pianist Ortwin Stürmer performs (as part of his "Universum" concerts) a.o. the work "Mikosch … lost in the Ultra Deep Field" by René Wohlhauser.
- September 7, 2014 (Sunday): Stuttgart, Pianogalerie, Silberburgstraße 143, 11:00 a. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- September 20, 2014 (Saturday): Basel, Haus zur Musik, Schillerstraße 5, 7:30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- September 28, 2014 (Sunday): Paris, Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello face n° 11, 6:30 p. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- October 4, 2014 (Saturday): Berlin, Nikodemus-Kirche, Nansenstraße 12-13, 7:00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- October 10, 2014 (Friday): Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Kammermusiksaal, Ammerländer Heerstraße 69, 6.00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- October 11, 2014 (Saturday): Hamburg, Forum Neue Musik, Christianskirche, Ottenser Marktplatz 6, 8.00 p. m.: Autumn tour 2014 of the "Duo Simolka-Wohlhauser" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano) with contemporary vocal music. Works by Rudolf Kelterborn (world première), René Wohlhauser (world première), Jan Kopp (world première), Wolfgang Rihm, Violeta Dinescu, Khadija Zeynalova, Henri Pauly-Laubry (world première) and Bruno Siberchicot (world première).
- November 20, 2014 (Thursday): St. Petersburg, composers house, 7 p. m.: Pianist Moritz Ernst performs the very virtuoso piano piece "Manía" by René Wohlhauser at "The International Sound Ways Festival of Contemporary Music" in St Petersburg.
- November 24, 2014 (Monday): The CD "Swiss Piano Project" is released by the Label "musiques suisses". The works, performed by Pianist See Siang Wong, include a.o. "Morphología-Polyphonía" by René Wohlhauser.
Swiss Piano Project - December 5, 2014 (Friday): St. Gallen, Pfalzkeller, Klosterhof, 8:00 p. m.: Pianist See Siang Wong performs a.o. the world première of "Morphología-Polyphonía" by René Wohlhauser.
2013-11-24 Ortwin Stürmer
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2013
- January 17, 2013 (Thursday), Basel, Musik-Akademie, Leonhardsstraße 6, lecture hall 6-348: Public introduction to the concert of 2nd february 2013 in the Stadtcasino Basel.
- February 2, 2013 (Sat), Basel, Stadtcasino, Hans Huber-Saal, Steinenberg 14, 8.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2013 (1/4): In cooperation with the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz and the university of Basel the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Barbara Bossert, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Matthias Würsch, percussion, Helena Bugallo, piano, Egidius Streiff, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "vocis imago" works by György Kurtág (from the "Kafka-Fragmente" for soprano and violin, op. 24, 1985/86), Vinko Globokar ("Toucher" for one percussion player, 1973, text from Bertolt Brecht's "Leben des Galilei"), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("aufblühen" for flute, clarinet and violoncello, 2011) and René Wohlhauser ("vocis imago" for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, Ergon 20, 1993-95, as well as the world premiere of "Uom Raswékje Nadak" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, on own formant generated phonemes, Ergon 45/II, 2012, music work number 1638).
- February 24, 2013 (Sun), Bern, Konservatorium, Kramgasse 36, 7.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2013 (2/4): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Barbara Bossert, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Matthias Würsch, percussion, Helena Bugallo, piano, Egidius Streiff, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "vocis imago" works by György Kurtág (from the "Kafka-Fragmente" for soprano and violin, op. 24, 1985/86), Vinko Globokar ("Toucher" for one percussion player, 1973, text from Bertolt Brecht's "Leben des Galilei"), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("aufblühen" for flute, clarinet and violoncello, 2011) and René Wohlhauser ("vocis imago" for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, Ergon 20, 1993-95, as well as the world premiere of "Uom Raswékje Nadak" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, on own formant generated phonemes, Ergon 45/II, 2012, music work number 1638).
- March 9, 2013 (Sat), Zurich, Lavatersaal, St.-Peter-Hofstatt 6, 7.30 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2013 (3/4): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Barbara Bossert, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Matthias Würsch, percussion, Helena Bugallo, piano, Egidius Streiff, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "vocis imago" works by György Kurtág (from the "Kafka-Fragmente" for soprano and violin, op. 24, 1985/86), Vinko Globokar ("Toucher" for one percussion player, 1973, text from Bertolt Brecht's "Leben des Galilei"), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("aufblühen" for flute, clarinet and violoncello, 2011) and René Wohlhauser ("vocis imago" for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, Ergon 20, 1993-95, as well as the world premiere of "Uom Raswékje Nadak" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, on own formant generated phonemes, Ergon 45/II, 2012, music work number 1638).
- April 7, 2013 (Sun), Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 7.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2013 (4/4): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Barbara Bossert, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Matthias Würsch, percussion, Helena Bugallo, piano, Egidius Streiff, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "vocis imago" works by György Kurtág (from the "Kafka-Fragmente" for soprano and violin, op. 24, 1985/86), Vinko Globokar ("Toucher" for one percussion player, 1973, text from Bertolt Brecht's "Leben des Galilei"), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("aufblühen" for flute, clarinet and violoncello, 2011) and René Wohlhauser ("vocis imago" for flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, Ergon 20, 1993-95, as well as the world premiere of "Uom Raswékje Nadak" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin and violoncello, on own formant generated phonemes, Ergon 45/II, 2012, music work number 1638).
- April 8, 2013: The Label Neos presents a new CD with works by René Wohlhauser, performed by the Ensemble Polysono: "The Marakra Cycle" in 7 parts and 79 minutes length for soprano, baritone and chamber ensemble to sound poems by the composer (2006-2011). NEOS 11308 https://neos-music.com/ The Ensemble Polysono: Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, René Wohlhauser, baritone, piano and conductor, Christian Seiffert: recordings, guests: Marzena Toczko, violin, and Tabea Resin, flute
Foto Ensemble Polysono
The Marakra Cycle (2013)
- April 15, 2017 (Tuesday), Basel, Musikakademie, Leonhardsgraben 4, Room 5-207, 7:00 p. m.: Seminar about "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano by René Wohlhauser.
- May 5, 2013 (Sun), Stans-Staad, 5.30 p. m.: Markus Stolz performs a.o. the world premiere of the parts III and IV of "vocis imago" in the version for cello solo.
- May 19, 2013 (Sun), 4226 Breitenbach (CH), Reformierte Kirche, Fehrenstraße 46, 10.15 a. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, René Wohlhauser, baritone, and Doris Andres, organ, perform "Mein Freund ist mein" ("My friend is mine") from the cantata "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" ("Wake up, the voice calls us"), BWV 140, by Johann Sebastian Bach, and "Habe deine Lust an dem Herren" by Heinrich Schütz, SWV 311.
- June 1, 2013 (Sat), Basel, Schillerstraße, 4 p. m.: Performance of Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and mandolin at the "Straßenfest der Schillerstraße". Program: The oldies "California Dreamin’", "Leaving on a Jetplane", "Those were the Days", "Country Roads", "Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay", arranged for soprano, baritone and mandolin; the Jazz Rock songs "Keep on moving!", "Another Day", "Buried Memories", "Step it up tonight!" by René Wohlhauser, performed by René Wohlhauser, e-Piano, and Christine Simolka, djembé; as well as the Folk-Rock-Songs "Lana Gana" and "Dornrösli schlaf" by René Wohlhauser for soprano, baritone and mandolin.
- 2013/6/18 (Tue), Basel, Museum Kleines Klingenthal, Unterer Rheinweg 26, 6.00 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and mandolin perform works by Mozart, e.g. "Batti, batti", Arie of the Zerline from the opera "Don Giovanni", arranged for sopran, baritone and mandolin by René Wohlhauser, and "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet from Pamina and Papageno from the "The magic flute" at the award presentation of "sun21"-Faktor-5-Nachhaltigkeitspreis.
- June 29, 2013 (Sat), Lörrach, Stadtkirche, 1.00 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and mandolin perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach ("Mein Freund ist mein" from the cantata "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme", BWV 140, for soprano and bass with mandolin), Wolfgang Amadé Mozart ("Batti, batti", Arie of the Zerline from the opera "Don Giovanni", arranged for sopran, baritone and mandolin by René Wohlhauser, and "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet from Pamina and Papageno from the "The magic flute"), René Wohlhauser ("Blay" for soprano and baritone), Pierre de la Rue ("Pleni sunt coeli" for soprano and baritone) and Walther von der Vogelweide / René Wohlhauser ("Unter den Linden" for soprano, baritone and mandolin).
- July 1, 2013 (Mon): The book "Aphorismen zur Musik, Beiträge zum musikalischen Diskurs" by René Wohlhauser is published at the Pfau-Verlag Saarbrücken under ISBN 978-3-89727-493-8.
- July 11, 2013 (Thu), Bangkok, Thailand International Composition Festival 2013, Mahidol University Bangkok 8-14 July, 7 p. m.: Jürg Henneberger performs at the south east asian tour of the "Duo Amrein-Henneberger" the "Drei Stücke für Klavier" ("Three pieces for piano") by René Wohlhauser.
- July 19, 2013 (Fri), Singapore, Raffles Institution Artspace, 7:30 p. m.: Jürg Henneberger performs at the south east asian tour of the "Duo Amrein-Henneberger" the "Drei Stücke für Klavier" ("Three pieces for piano") by René Wohlhauser.
- July 21, 2013 (Sun), Alor Setar, Malaysia, State of Kedah, Chinese Association: Jürg Henneberger performs at the south east asian tour of the "Duo Amrein-Henneberger" the "Drei Stücke für Klavier" ("Three pieces for piano") by René Wohlhauser.
- July 24, 2013 (Wed), Kota Kinabalu, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Theatrette Ahmad Nisfu, School of Arts, Ums, 7.30 p. m.: Jürg Henneberger performs at the south east asian tour of the "Duo Amrein-Henneberger" the "Drei Stücke für Klavier" ("Three pieces for piano") by René Wohlhauser.
- July 25, 2013 (Thursday), 10.35 p. m.: Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur broadcasts "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello by René Wohlhauser, performed by the Ensemble Polysono.
- September 8, 2013 (Sun), Basel, Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 5.00 p. m.: Launching new tour. The Duo Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano, performs a new program: "Traumgesicht" for baritone solo by Klaus Huber, "Bruchstücke" for soprano solo by Gerald Resch, "Mera gor nit" (world première) for soprano and baritone and "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano by René Wohlhauser, "Drei winzige Liebeslieder" for soprano and piano by Jan Kopp, "Drei Stücke für ein Schwimmbad" for soprano and piano by Isabel Klaus, "Sequenza III" for female voice solo by Luciano Berio, "Ailes en murmures" for soprano and baritone by Jean-Claude Wolff as world première, and "Hapax Requiem" for soprano and baritone by Bruno Siberchicot as world première.
- September 15, 2013 (Sun), Stuttgart, Pianogalerie, Silberburgstraße 143, 11.00 a. m.: The Duo Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano, performs its tour program: "Traumgesicht" for baritone solo by Klaus Huber, "Bruchstücke" for soprano solo by Gerald Resch, "Mera gor nit" (world première) for soprano and baritone and "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano by René Wohlhauser, "Drei winzige Liebeslieder" for soprano and piano by Jan Kopp, "Drei Stücke für ein Schwimmbad" for soprano and piano by Isabel Klaus, "Sequenza III" for female voice solo by Luciano Berio, "Ailes en murmures" for soprano and baritone by Jean-Claude Wolff as world première, and "Hapax Requiem" for soprano and baritone by Bruno Siberchicot as world première.
- September 29 (Sun), Paris, Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello n°11, 6.30 p. m.: The Duo Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano, performs its tour program: "Traumgesicht" for baritone solo by Klaus Huber, "Bruchstücke" for soprano solo by Gerald Resch, "Mera gor nit" (world première) for soprano and baritone and "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano by René Wohlhauser, "Drei winzige Liebeslieder" for soprano and piano by Jan Kopp, "Drei Stücke für ein Schwimmbad" for soprano and piano by Isabel Klaus, "Sequenza III" for female voice solo by Luciano Berio, "Ailes en murmures" for soprano and baritone by Jean-Claude Wolff as world première, and "Hapax Requiem" for soprano and baritone by Bruno Siberchicot as world première.
- October 6, 2013 (Sun), Köln, LOFT, Wissmannstraße 30, 11.00 a. m: The Duo Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano, performs its tour program: "Traumgesicht" for baritone solo by Klaus Huber, "Bruchstücke" for soprano solo by Gerald Resch, "Mera gor nit" (world première) for soprano and baritone and "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano by René Wohlhauser, "Drei winzige Liebeslieder" for soprano and piano by Jan Kopp, "Drei Stücke für ein Schwimmbad" for soprano and piano by Isabel Klaus, "Sequenza III" for female voice solo by Luciano Berio, "Ailes en murmures" for soprano and baritone by Jean-Claude Wolff as world première, and "Hapax Requiem" for soprano and baritone by Bruno Siberchicot as world première.
- Oktober 12, 2013 (Sat), Berlin, Haus Nostitzstraße, Nostitzstraße 6-7, 7.00 p.m.: The Duo Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano, performs its tour program: "Traumgesicht" for baritone solo by Klaus Huber, "Bruchstücke" for soprano solo by Gerald Resch, "Mera gor nit" (world première) for soprano and baritone and "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano by René Wohlhauser, "Drei winzige Liebeslieder" for soprano and piano by Jan Kopp, "Drei Stücke für ein Schwimmbad" for soprano and piano by Isabel Klaus, "Sequenza III" for female voice solo by Luciano Berio, "Ailes en murmures" for soprano and baritone by Jean-Claude Wolff as world première, and "Hapax Requiem" for soprano and baritone by Bruno Siberchicot as world première.
- October 18, 2013 (Fri), Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky-Universität, Kammermusiksaal, Ammerländer Heerstraße 114-118, 6.00 p. m.: Concert / Colloquium about new vocal music with Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and piano. "Traumgesicht" for baritone solo by Klaus Huber, "Bruchstücke" for soprano solo by Gerald Resch, "Mera gor nit" (world première) for soprano and baritone and "Ly-Gue-Tin" for soprano and piano by René Wohlhauser, "Drei winzige Liebeslieder" for soprano and piano by Jan Kopp, "Drei Stücke für ein Schwimmbad" for soprano and piano by Isabel Klaus, "Sequenza III" for female voice solo by Luciano Berio, "Ailes en murmures" for soprano and baritone by Jean-Claude Wolff as world première, and "Hapax Requiem" for soprano and baritone by Bruno Siberchicot as world première.
- November 3, 2013 (Sunday), Stuttgart, Freies MusikZentrum, Am Roserplatz, Stuttgarter Straße 15, Stuttgart-Feuerbach, 5 p. m.: Pianist Moritz Ernst performs the world premiere of "Naschra" for sixteenth tone piano by René Wohlhauser.
- November 20, 2013 (Wed): Swiss Radio SRF2 Kultur broadcasts the concert recording of February 2, 2013 in the radio program "Neue Musik im Konzert" at 10:30 p.m.
2013-11-20 Swiss Radio SRF 2 Kultur - Ensemble Polysono - November 24, 2013 (Sun), Basel, Basel Art Center Halle 33, Riehentorstraße 33, 1.30 p. m.: Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin perform self written songs and famous oldies, arranged for two voices. Charity appearance in favour of the foundation for cancer suffered children. Program: The oldies "California Dreamin’", "Leaving on a Jetplane", "Those were the Days", "Country Roads", "The Night they drove old Dixie down", and two songs by René Wohlhauser: "Lana Gana" and "Dornrösli schlaf".
- November 24, 2013 (Sun), Basel, Gare du Nord, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 5.00 p. m.: Pianist Ortwin Stürmer performs a.o. the world premiere of a new work by René Wohlhauser: "Mikosch … lost in the ultra deep field" (2013).
2013-11-03 Moritz Ernst
2013-11-24 Basel Art Center
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2012
- 2012/1/8 (Sunday), Basel, Schmiedenhof, Rümelinsplatz 4, 7.30 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (1/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/1/14 (Saturday), Zurich, Kulturhaus Helferei, Kirchgasse 13, 8.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (2/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/1/21 (Saturday), Berne, Konservatorium, Kramgasse 36, 7.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (3/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/1/28 (Saturday), Vienna, Alte Schmiede, Schönlaterngasse 9, 7.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (4/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/2/5 (Sunday), Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 11.00 a. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (5/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/2/11 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstraße 35, 7.00 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (6/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/2/25 (Saturday), London, The Warehouse, 13 Theed Street, 7.30 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (7/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Luigi Nono ("Djamila Boupachà" for soprano solo (1962) on a text by Jesus Lopez Pacheco), Beat Furrer ("Invocation III" for soprano and flute (2004) on a anonymous text from the 16th century), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première).
- 2012/3/9 (Friday), Stäfa, Reformierte Kirche, 8.15 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2012 (8/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs on its new tour under the title "Sound in time and space" works by Franz Schubert (five Lieder, orchestrated by Hans Hoerni for the Ensemble Polysono: "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt" (Lied der Mignon), "Lachen und Weinen", "Die Männner sind méchant", "Du liebst mich nicht", "Im Frühling"), Iannis Xenakis ("Kottos" for violoncello solo (1977)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Les deux" for flute and clarinet (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum", world première of the version for clarinet, violoncello and piano (2000-01/2011) as well as "Marakra Code Ø" for baritone solo and "Marakra Code 2" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violoncello and piano, with percussion, on own texts (2011), world première). And in addition three Jazz-Rock pieces by René Wohlhauser, with improvisations: "Another Day", "Step it up tonight" and "Driftin'".
- 2012/3/10 (Sat), Winterthur, in the context of the concert series "musica aperta" in the "Theater am Gleis", Untere Vogelsangstraße 3 (near to the train station), 8.15 p. m.: Egidius Streiff plays a.o. the world première of the version for violin solo of "vocis imago" by René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/3/15 (Thursday), Basel, Museum Klingental, Unterer Rheinweg 26, 7:30 p. m.: Egidius Streiff plays a.o. the version for violin solo of "vocis imago" by René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/3/26 (Monday): The Bayerische Rundfunk broadcasts an portrait interview and music by René Wohlhauser. BR-Klassik, 22.05 Uhr, program "Horizonte".
- 2012/5/6 (Sun), Basel, Maison 44, Steinenring 44, 5 p. m.: Aleksander Gabrys performs the world première of "parlando sulla cordiera", version for musical speaking voice and double bass of "sulla tastiera" (2005/2009) by René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/6/9 (Sat), Basel, Unternehmen Mitte, Tresor/Safe, 5 p. m.: The "duo verlenti" (Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, Flute, and Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, perform a.o. the world premiere of "vocis imago No. 6" for bass flute and bass clarinet by René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/7/14 (Sat), Lörrach, Stadtkirche, 12.00 noon: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, baritone and mandolin perform works by Giulio Caccini ("Amarilli, mia bella" for soprano and mandolin), Wolfgang Amadé Mozart ("Batti, batti", Arie of the Zerline from the opera "Don Giovanni", arranged for sopran, baritone and mandolin by René Wohlhauser, and "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet from Pamina and Papageno from the "The magic flute"), René Wohlhauser ("Blay" for soprano and baritone), Pierre de la Rue ("Pleni sunt coeli" for soprano and baritone) and Walther von der Vogelweide / René Wohlhauser ("Unter den Linden" for soprano, baritone and mandolin).
- 2012/9/1 (Sat), Kulturfest Roggenburg (Switzerland, Kanton BL), 8 p. m.: The "Duo Polysono" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone) perform their new tour program with contemporary vocal music, with works by Heinz Holliger, Wolfgang Rihm, Salvatore Sciarrino, Jan Kopp, Bruno Siberchicot, as well as world premieres by Max E. Keller, Jakub Sarwas, Henry Pauly-Laubry and René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/9/5 (Wed): Basel, Mittagskonzert der Musik-Akademie im Haus Kleinbasel, Rebgasse 70, 12.30 p. m.: "Zeitgenössische Vokalmusik aus Europa / Contemporary vocal music from Europe", Works by René Wohlhauser, Heinz Holliger, Max E. Keller, Wolfgang Rihm, Jakub Sarwas and Bruno Siberchicot, performed by Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone.
- 2012/9/7 (Fri), Basel, Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstr. 12, 8 p. m.: The "Duo Polysono" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone) perform their new tour program with contemporary vocal music, with works by Heinz Holliger, Wolfgang Rihm, Salvatore Sciarrino, Jan Kopp, Bruno Siberchicot, as well as world premieres by Max E. Keller, Jakub Sarwas, Henry Pauly-Laubry and René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/9/15 (Sat), Moutier, Pantographe, 8 p. m.: The "Duo Polysono" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone) perform their new tour program with contemporary vocal music, with works by Heinz Holliger, Wolfgang Rihm, Salvatore Sciarrino, Jan Kopp, Bruno Siberchicot, as well as world premieres by Max E. Keller, Jakub Sarwas, Henry Pauly-Laubry and René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/9/22 (Sa), Stuttgart, Pianogalerie, Silberburgstraße 143, 7 p. m.: The "Duo Polysono" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone) perform their new tour program with contemporary vocal music, with works by Heinz Holliger, Wolfgang Rihm, Salvatore Sciarrino, Jan Kopp, Bruno Siberchicot, as well as world premieres by Max E. Keller, Jakub Sarwas, Henry Pauly-Laubry and René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/9/30, Paris, Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello, 6.30 p. m.: The "Duo Polysono" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone) perform their new tour program with contemporary vocal music, with works by Heinz Holliger, Wolfgang Rihm, Salvatore Sciarrino, Jan Kopp, Bruno Siberchicot, as well as world premieres by Max E. Keller, Jakub Sarwas, Henry Pauly-Laubry and René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/10/5, Berlin, St. Matthäuskirche, Matthäikirchplatz, 7.00 p. m.: The "Duo Polysono" (Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone) perform their new tour program with contemporary vocal music, with works by Heinz Holliger, Wolfgang Rihm, Salvatore Sciarrino, Jan Kopp, Bruno Siberchicot, as well as world premieres by Max E. Keller, Jakub Sarwas, Henry Pauly-Laubry and René Wohlhauser.
- 2012/11/11 (Sunday), Arlesheim, Mehrzweckhalle Domplatzschulhaus, 3.00 p. m.: Author René Wohlhauser will give a reading from his novel at the "Bühnete" festival.
Tour 2012 Photo
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2011
- 2011/1/9 (Sunday), Basel, Schmiedenhof, Rümelinsplatz 4, 7.30 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (1/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/1/15 (Saturday), Bern, Konservatorium, Kramgasse 36, 7.00 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (2/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/1/16 (Sunday), Basel, Maison 44, Steinenring 44, 8 p. m.: Simone Keller (piano) and Aleksander Gabrys (voice and double bass) play "sulla tastiera" by René Wohlhauser.
- 2011/1/22 (Saturday), Zurich, Kulturhaus Helferei, Kirchgasse 13, 8.00 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (3/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/1/29 (Saturday), Lucerne, Marianischer Saal, Bahnhofstrasse 18, 7.30 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (4/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/2/5 (Saturday), Gelterkinden, Musikschule, Rünenbergerstrasse 35, 7.00 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (5/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/2/13 (Sunday), Munich, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Strasse 5, 11.00 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (6/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/2/17 (Thursday), 10.30 p. m.: Swiss Radio DRS 2 broadcasts the recording of the concert of 2011/1/22 in the Helferei Zürich with the Ensemble Polysono. (See there for the program.)
- 2011/2/19 (Saturday), Vienna, Altes Rathaus Barocksaal, Wipplingerstrasse 8, 7.00 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (7/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/3/5 (Saturday), London, The Warehouse, 13 Theed Street, 7.30 PM: Polysono Tour 2011 (8/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Marzena Toczko, violin, Markus Stolz, violoncello, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone and conductor) performs works by György Kurtág ("Hölderlin: An …" for soprano and piano, op. 29, No. 1 (1989) on a text by Friedrich Hölderlin), Klaus Huber ("Traumgesicht" for baritone solo (1971), from: "… inwendig voller Figur …", text from the apocalypse according to John), James Clarke ("Untitled No. 6" for soprano, flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano (2010), text by James Clarke, world première), Iannis Xenakis ("Charisma" for clarinet and cello (1971)), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("über Brücken" for flute, clarinet and piano (2010), world première) and René Wohlhauser ("Quantenströmung", world première of the version for flute, violoncello and piano (1996), "Charyptin" for soprano, baritone, flute, clarinet, violin and violoncello (2010), world première).
- 2011/5/22 (Sunday), Basel, Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 4.00 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven (piano sonata Op. 31, No. 2 in d minor, «Sturmsonate» (1801/02), 1. mouvement), Wolfgang Amadé Mozart («Bati, bati», Aria of Zerline from «Don Giovanni» (1787)) and René Wohlhauser («Racharie» from the opera «Gantenbein» for soprano and piano (2004) as well as «Blues-Rock vom 26.1.2006»).
- 2011/6/4 (Saturday), Bergün (CH), Hotel "Weißes Kreuz": Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, mandolin, play a.o. «Lana Gana» by René Wohlhauser.
- 2011/6/17 (Friday), University of Basel, Fest der Moleküle, Open Air, Pestalozzistrasse, 5 p. m.: Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin, play their program with oldies and selfwritten songs: a.o. «Lana Gana» and "Dornrösli schlaf" by René Wohlhauser.
- 2011/6/18 (Saturday), Zurich, Festival der Künste at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Vortragssaal der ZHdK, Ausstellungsstr. 60, 6:45 p. m.: The pianist See Siang Wong gives the world première of the version No. 2 of "Manía" for piano by René Wohlhauser.
- 2011/6/25 (Saturday), Weil am Rhein (Germany), Evangelisches Gemeindehaus, Riedlistraße 16, 4:00 p. m.: Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin, play their program with oldies and selfwritten songs: a.o. «Lana Gana» and «Dornrösli schlaf» by René Wohlhauser.
- 2011/7/9 (Saturday), Lörrach, Stadtkirche am Burghof, 11.00 a. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform under the title "Arie Antiche – Arie Moderne" works by Pierre de la Rue ("Pleni sunt coeli" from the mass "L'Homme armé"), Anonymus ("O Leggiadri occi belli"), Giulio Caccini ("Amarilli, mia bella"), Wolfgang Amadé Mozart ("Batti batti", aria of Zerline from "Don Giovanni", "Ach, ich fühl's", aria of Pamina from "The Magic Flute", "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", duet of Pamina and Papageno from "The Magic Flute") and René Wohlhauser ("Rachearie" from the opera "Gantenbein").
- 2011/9/11 (Sunday), Basel, Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 5 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform under the title "Neue Gesänge aus Europa (2)" works by Jean-Luc Darbellay, György Kurtág, Hans-Jürgen von Bose, Luigi Nono, Henry Pauly-Laubry, Jan Kopp (world première), Thomas Simaku, Horst Ebenhöh and René Wohlhauser (world première).
- 2011/9/17 (Saturday), Basel, Mission 21, Missionsstraße 21, 5.00-7.00 p. m.: René Wohlhauser improvises on the piano on the occasion of the vernissage of Friedel Ammann concerning his photo exhibition "Women an their stories".
- 2011/10/2 (Sunday), Paris, Le Bateau Daphné, Quai Montebello (close to Notre Dame), 6.30 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform under the title "Nouveaux Chants d'Europe" the same program as at the 2011/9/11.
- 2011/10/22 (Saturday), Basel, Kunstausstellung, Tierpark Lange Erlen, Pavillon, 3 p. m.: Christine Simolka, vocals, and René Wohlhauser, vocals and mandolin, play at the vernissage of the art exhibition "vielfältig". www.vielfaeltig.ch
- November 2011: In the november issue of the "Schweizer Musikzeitung" appears a large interview with René Wohlhauser about the micro tonality under the title "Am Utopischen festhalten, um weiterzukommen".
Tour 2011 Photo
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2010
- 2010/1/10 (Sunday), Basel, Schmiedenhof, Im Schmiedenhof 10, 7.30 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (1/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/1/17 (Sunday), Bern, Ono, Kramgasse 6, 6 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (2/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/1/23 (Saturday), Zürich, Kulturhaus Helferei, Kirchgasse 13, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (3/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/1/30 (Saturday), Luzern, Marianischer Saal, Bahnhofstr. 18, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (4/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/2/9 (Tuesday), Berlin, concert serie "unerhörte Musik", Berliner Kabarett-Anstalt, Mehringdamm 34, Kreuzberg, 8.30 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (5/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/2/14 (Sunday), München, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Str. 5, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (6/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/2/20 (Saturday), Vienna, Alte Schmiede, Schönlaterngasse 9, 7 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (7/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 2010/2/27 (Saturday), London, The Warehouse, 13 Theed Street, 7 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2010 (8/8): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano and conductor) plays works by Klaus Huber ("Vida y muerte no son mundos contrarios" for soprano and cello (2007), lyrics by Octavio Paz), Heinz Holliger ("Contrechant sur le nom de Baudelaire" for clarinet solo (2007)), James Clarke ("Verstörung" for bass clarinet, cello and piano), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Nischen I" for soprano, piccolo, bass clarinet and cello (2009), lyrics by August Guido Holstein, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopetic lyrics for soprano, baritone, music speaker(s) and enlarged piano (2005), "Klavierquartett", version for flute, clarinet, cello and piano (1979/83-84, rev. 1987), "Iguur-Bley-Luup" on own onomatopoetic lyrics for soprano solo, soprano-baritone-duo and soprano with small ensemble (flute, clarinet and cello (2009)), WP).
- 28th of April to 2nd of Mai 2010, Weimar: Egidius Streiff plays on the festival «XI. Weimarer Frühjahrstage für zeitgenössische Musik» imago 3 und 4 from the version for violin solo of "vocis imago" (1st of May).
- 2010/5/2 (Sunday), Basel, Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 3:30 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven (piano sonata "Pathétique"), Pierre de la Rue (Duo from "Missa l'homme armé") and René Wohlhauser ("Blay" for soprano and baritone).
- 2010/5/3 (Monday), Würzburg, Hochschule für Musik, Kammermusiksaal, 8 p. m.: "Neue Kompositionen für Flöte und Violine". Concert with Carin Levine and Egidius Streiff in cooperation with the "Studio für Neue Musik". Egidius Streiff plays "imago 6" from the version for violin solo from "vocis imago".
- 2010/6/26 (Saturday), Lörrach, Stadtkirche am Burghof, 12.30 a. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform works by Schubert, Brahms, de la Rue and Wohlhauser. (Johannes Brahms: «Ständchen», «Wie Melodien zieht es mir», «Vergebliches Ständchen»; Franz Schubert: «Auf dem Wasser zu singen», «An die Musik», «Die Forelle»; Pierre de la Rue: «Pleni sunt coeli» from the mass «L’homme armé» for soprano and baritone; René Wohlhauser: «Blay» for soprano and baritone.)
- 2010/9/5 (Sunday), Basel, Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 5 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform under the title "Neue Gesänge aus Europa" works by Jörg Widmann, Gerald Resch, György Kurtág, Giacinto Scelsi, Michael Jarrell, James Erber, Wolfgang Rihm, Wolfgang Motz and René Wohlhauser.
- 2010/9/17 (Friday), Basel, Peterskirche, 8 p.m.: Concert for the 550 Years Anniversary of the University of Basel. Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano and baritone, perform works by Schubert, Brahms, de la Rue and Wohlhauser.
- 2010/9/19 (Sunday), Basel, Adullam-Kapelle, Mittlere Straße 15, 2.30 p. m.: Igor Kombaratov plays a.o. the piece "Souvenirs de l'Occitanie" for clarinet solo by René Wohlhauser.
- 2010/11/14 (Sunday), Arlesheim, Mehrzweckhalle Domplatzschulhaus, 5 p. m.: Christine Simolka and René Wohlhauser perform at the "Bühnete"-Festival a program for voices and mandolin. (Oldies: «California Dreamin'», «Country Roads», «The Night they drove old Dixie down», «Leaving on a Jetplane", «Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay» as well as «Lana Gana» by René Wohlhauser.)
- 2010/11/21 (Sunday), Gelterkinden, Methodistenkirche, Matinée 11.30 Uhr: Christine Simolka, soprano, and Markus Stolz, piano, play a.o. "gelsüraga" by René Wohlhauser.
- 2010/12/11 (Saturday), Flüelen, Musikakademie Uri: Christine Simolka, soprano, and Markus Stolz, piano, play a.o. "gelsüraga" by René Wohlhauser.
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2009
- 2009/1/10, Basel, music hall QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (1/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/1/17, Bern, Konservatorium, Kramgasse 36, 7.30 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (2/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/1/24, Zürich, Kulturhaus Helferei, Kirchgasse 13, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (3/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/1/31, Luzern, Marianischer Saal, Bahnhofstr. 18, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (4/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/February: A portrait of the ensemble Polysono is published in the Schweizer Musikzeitung.
- 2009/2/15, München, Gasteig, Kleiner Konzertsaal, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 8 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (5/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/2/22, Berlin, Universität der Künste, Kammersaal, Fasanenstraße 1b, 6 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (6/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/2/28, Wien, Alte Schmiede, Schönlaterngasse 9, 7 p. m.: Polysono Tour 2009 (7/7): The Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler Kombaratov, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, and René Wohlhauser, piano and conducting) play works by Heinz Holliger ("Trema" for cello solo), Brian Ferneyhough (No. 4 from the "Études transcendantales" for soprano and flute), Ursula Seiler Kombaratov ("Gebot der Stunde" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello on lyrics by Hansheinrich Rütimann, WP) and René Wohlhauser ("Ly-Gue-Tin", for voice and piano, "Gedankenflucht" for cello and piano, "Sokrak" for soprano, flute, clarinet, cello and piano, WP).
- 2009/3/8 (Sunday), Arlesheim, Ortsmuseum Trotte, 5 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, play works by Ludwig van Beethoven (Mondscheinsonate) and Wolfgang Rihm (from the "Lieder und Gesänge op. 1").
- 2009/4/9 (Thursday): In the cultural section on page 7 of the Basler Zeitung, the page "My Culture Week" ("Meine Kulturwoche") written by René Wohlhauser is published.
- 2009/5/9 (Saturday), 7 p. m. Uhr, Jecklin-Forum, Rämistraße 30, 8001 Zürich: Under the title «Klassiker der Moderne (?)» Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, present works by Hans Werner Henze, Giacinto Scelsi, Luciano Berio, Helmut Lachenmann, Wolfgang Rihm, Klaus Huber, György Kurtág, Heinz Holliger and René Wohlhauser.
- 2009/5/10 (Sunday), 5 p. m., Musiksaal QuBa, Bachlettenstraße 12, 4054 Basel: Under the title «Klassiker der Moderne (?)» Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, present works by Hans Werner Henze, Giacinto Scelsi, Luciano Berio, Helmut Lachenmann, Wolfgang Rihm, Klaus Huber, György Kurtág, Heinz Holliger and René Wohlhauser.
- 2009/5/21 (Thursday), 8 p.m., Rorschacherberg am Bodensee, Schloß Wartegg: Egidius Streiff plays at the «violin summit» the world première of the version for violin solo of "vocis imago".
- 2009/5/28 (Thursday), 10.30 p.m.: Swiss Radio DRS 2 broadcasts the recording of the concert of 2009/1/24 in the Helferei Zürich with the Ensemble Polysono. (See there for the program.)
- 2009/5/29 (Friday), 8 p.m., Imprimerie, St. Johanns-Vorstadt 19, Basel: The pianist Moritz Ernst plays beside a world première by Andreas Pflüger the "Drei Stücke für Klavier" and "Nesut" for piano by René Wohlhauser.
- 2009/6/19 (Friday), 7 p. m., Mondsee (Austria), Galerie Schloß Mondsee: Moritz Ernst plays "Nesut" for piano by René Wohlhauser.
- 2009/6/27 (Saturday), 1.40 p. m., Lörrach, Stadtkirche am Burghof: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone. Program:
- Three duets for soprano and baritone from the renaissance:
- Pierre de la Rue: "Pleni sunt coeli" from "Missa de Feria"
- Pierre de la Rue: "Pleni sunt coeli" from "Missa de Sancto Job"
- Pierre de la Rue: "Pleni sunt coeli" from "Missa L’homme armé"
- Franz Schubert: Four Lieder for soprano and piano (1823/1827/1828):
- "Halt!"
- "Der Lindenbaum"
- "Auf dem Flusse"
- "Die Post"
- René Wohlhauser: From "Sechs Lieder auf Gedichte von Eichendorff" for soprano and piano (1976):
- "Der Einsiedler"
- "Wünschelrute"
- René Wohlhauser:
- "Ly-Gue-Tin" for voice and piano on own onomatopoetic lyrics
- Three duets for soprano and baritone from the renaissance:
- 2009/7/11 (Saturday), 7 p. m., Zepernick near Berlin, festival "XVII. Zepernicker Randspiele": Egidius Streiff plays "imago 3" from the version for violin solo of "vocis imago". www.randspiele.de
- 2009/8/20 (Thursday): The Label "musiques suisses" released the CD "Grammont-Porträt" René Wohlhauser with chamber music works by René Wohlhauser:
- 1) "carpe diem in beschleunigter Zeit" for string quartet (1998/99) 13’22’’, Arditti Quartett: Irvine Arditti, Greame Jennings, Violine; Ralf Ehlers, Viola; Rohan de Saram, Violoncello; Recording place: RSI Rete 2, Lugano, December 6, 2003; Recorded by Michael Rast
- 2) "Entropía" per violoncello solo (1997/98) 12’15’’, Frank Cox, Violoncello; Recording place: Radiostudio Zürich, April 8, 2000; Recorded by Andreas Werner
- 3) "Gedankenflucht" for violoncello and piano (1995) 14’31’’, Martin Jaggi, violoncello; Anton Kernjak, piano; Recording place: Radiostudio Zürich, April 21, 2008; Recorded by Andreas Werner
- 4) "Die Auflösung der Zeit in Raum" for saxophon, percussion and piano (2000/01) 15’55’’, Trio Accanto: Marcus Weiss, saxophon; Christian Dierstein, percussion; Yukiko Sugawara, piano; Recording place: Musikakademie Basel, Neuer Saal, september 14, 2007; Recorded by Andreas Werner
- 5) "Musik für Flöte" (2002) 7’14’’, Tabea Resin, flute; Recording place: Studio Bättwil, July 11, 2007; Recorded by Christian Seiffert
- 6) "Quantenströmung" for flute, viola and harp (1996) 13’37’’, Sabeth Trio Basel: Matthias Ebner, flute; Markus Wieser, viola; Sarah O’Brien, harp; Recording place: Radiostudio Zürich, february 13, 2009; Recorded by Andreas Werner
- 7) "Rachearie" from the opera "Gantenbein", arranged for soprano and piano (2004) 1’45’’, Christine Simolka, soprano; René Wohlhauser, piano; Recording place: Studio Bättwil, october 22, 2005, Recorded by: Christian Seiffert
- T.T.: 79’00’’
- Bestell-Nr.: MGB CTS-M 117
- Eine Koproduktion mit Schweizer Radio DRS 2
- «MUSIQUES SUISSES/Grammont Portrait» ist die CD-Reihe der Arbeitsgemeinschaft zur Förderung schweizerischer Musik: Migros Kulturprozent, Radio DRS 2, Pro Helvetia, Schweizerischer Tonkünstlerverein, SUISA-Stiftung für Musik.
- © 2009 und P 2009 Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund · Direktion Kultur und Soziales · CH-8031 Zürich
Grammont-Porträt René Wohlhauser
- 2009/8/30 (Sunday), 8 p. m., Basel, Kulturpavillon am Zoll Otterbach, Freiburgerstr. 80: Among other authors René Wohlhauser reads in the with 100 people packed Kulturpavillon under the title "Die Poesie des Büroproletariats" an episode from his novel which is in hand. Subsequently a round of critics discuss the texts (Guy Krneta, author, Katrin Eckert, director litterature house Basel, Martin Zingg, author, Andreas Mauz, literary critic).
- 2009/9/19, 5 p. m., Lausanne, Konservatorium: At the Schweizerisches Tonkünstlerfest Aleksander Gabrys (voice) and Simone Keller (piano) perform "sulla tastiera" for music speaking voice and keyboard player (2005).
- 2009/10/29 (Thursday), 10.05 p. m.: The Bayerische Rundfunk broadcasts in "BR-Klassik" a part of the concert recording with the ensemble Polysono in the Gasteig Munich: "Trema" by Heinz Holliger and "Sokrak" by René Wohlhauser. (Program "Horizonte".)
- 2009/11/5 (Thursday), 10.30 p. m.: Swiss Radio DRS 2 broadcasts two works by René Wohlhauser: „carpe diem in beschleunigter Zeit“, performed by the Arditti string quartet, and „Quantenströmung“, performed by the Sabeth Trio Basel. (Program „Neue Schweizer Musik auf CD“.)
- 2009/11/14 (Saturday), 7 p. m., Basel, Schmiedenhof: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, baritone, play at the 75 year jubilee of the SMPV Nordwestschweiz:
- Pierre de la Rue:
- "Pleni sunt coeli" from "Missa L’homme armé" for soprano and baritone
- René Wohlhauser:
- A contemporary transcription of Pierre de la Rue's "Pleni sunt coeli" for soprano and baritone
- "gelsüraga" for soprano and piano on own onomatopoetic lyrics
- "hang gomeka" for soprano and piano on own onomatopoetic lyrics
- Pierre de la Rue:
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2008
- 2008/1/11, Basel, Gare du Nord, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 8 p.m.: Polysono Tour 2008 (1/6): Contemporary music with the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano). Works by Rihm, Holliger, Seiler, Ferneyhough and Wohlhauser (world première of "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano and "'Srang" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello).
- 2008/1/13, Bern, Konservatorium, Kramgasse 36, 6 p.m.: Polysono Tour 2008 (2/6): Contemporary music with the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano). Works by Rihm, Holliger, Seiler, Ferneyhough and Wohlhauser (world première of "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano and "'Srang" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello).
- 2008/1/20, Zürich, Jecklin-Forum, Rämistraße 30, 6 p.m.: Polysono Tour 2008 (3/6): Contemporary music with the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano). Works by Rihm, Holliger, Seiler, Ferneyhough and Wohlhauser (world première of "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano and "'Srang" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello).
- 2008/1/27, Luzern, Marianischer Saal, Bahnhofstr. 18, 6 p.m.: Polysono Tour 2008 (4/6): Contemporary music with the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano). Works by Rihm, Holliger, Seiler, Ferneyhough and Wohlhauser (world première of "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano and "'Srang" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello).
- 2008/2/10, München, Gasteig, Rosenheimer Straße 5, 8 p.m.: Polysono Tour 2008 (5/6): Contemporary music with the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano). Works by Rihm, Holliger, Seiler, Ferneyhough and Wohlhauser (world première of "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano and "'Srang" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello).
- 2008/2/17, Berlin, Universität der Künste, Kammersaal, Fasanenstraße 1b, 6 p.m.: Polysono Tour 2008 (6/6): Contemporary music with the Ensemble Polysono (Christine Simolka, soprano, Ursula Seiler, flute, Igor Kombaratov, clarinet, Markus Stolz, cello, René Wohlhauser, piano). Works by Rihm, Holliger, Seiler, Ferneyhough and Wohlhauser (world première of "Studie über Zustände und Zeitprozesse" for flute and piano and "'Srang" for soprano, flute, clarinet and cello).
- 2008/2/28: Swiss Radio DRS 2 broadcasts from 10.35 to 12.00 p.m. the recording of the concert from the 2008/1/13 in the Konservatorium Bern.
- 2008/4/6: Arlesheim, Ortsmuseum Trotte: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven (piano sonata No. 1, op. 2, No.1 and various Lieder) and by René Wohlhauser (world première of a new work for soprano and piano).
- 2008/4/24: Basel, Schule für Gestaltung, 6.00 p.m.: Vernissage of the book "Komponisten in Basel".
- 2008/5/18: Perrefitte near Moutier, Galerie Selz Art Contemporain, 2.30 p.m.: The ensemble „vvv-trio.ch“ (Lionel Zürcher, Violin, Rolf Dieter Gangel, Viola, and Erich Plüss, Cello) perform the world première of a new string trio by René Wohlhauser.
- 2008/5/19: Biel, Farrel-Saal, Oberer Quai 12, 8 p.m.: Second performance of the string trio.
- 2008/5/22: Basel, Gundeldingerfeld, Dornacherstraße 192, Querfeldhalle, 7.00 p. m.: World première of a new work for voice(s) and piano, performed by Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano. In addition René Wohlhauser plays the piano sonata No. 1, op. 2, No. 1 by Ludwig van Beethoven and own variations on "The House of the Rising Sun" for piano as well as two Riffs für saxophon and piano together with Andrea Formenti, saxophon.
- 2008/6/1: Basel, Gare du Nord, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 8.00 p. m.: "Between composition and improvisation". World première of new works for percussion solo (performed by Matthias Würsch) and saxophon solo (performed by Marcus Weiss). Performance of "Entropía" for cello solo (by Markus Stolz) and "gelsüraga" and "hang gomeka" for soprano and piano (by Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano). Improvisations on the structures of the composed pieces.
- 2008/6/28: Lörrach, Stadtkirche am Burghof, 11.30 a.m. / 1.40 p.m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano. Program:
- Duets for soprano and baritone from the Renaissance
- Beethoven: "Marmotte", "Der Kuß" und "Flohlied" for soprano and piano
- Schubert: "Geheimes", "Lachen und Weinen" for soprano and piano
- Wohlhauser: Drei Lieder on lyrics by Eichendorff for soprano and piano.
- Wohlhauser: "hang gomeka" for soprano and piano
- 2008/9/12: Basel, on the Rhein: concert as closed event of the Gewerbeverband Basel-Stadt.
- 2008/9/21: Basel, music hall QuBa, Bachlettenstr. 12, 4054 Basel, 5 p.m.: Die Persiflage, Jokes, humor and irony in the music of Renaissance, Classical Age, Contemporary Music and of the Jazz as well as in litterature:
- 1st part: Hidden text persiflage? Pierre de la Rue: "Pleni sunt coeli" for two voices
- 2nd Part: The classical persiflage: Ludwig van Beethoven: "Der Kuß" and "Flohlied" for soprano and piano.
- 3rd part: The modern persiflage: Mia Schmidt: "Zur Ruhe kommen" for soprano and piano (world première)
- René Wohlhauser: Integral performance of the cycle "Sulawedische Lieder, Gesänge und Vokalstücke" on own onomatopoetical texts for soprano, baritone, music speaking voices and piano:
- "gelsüraga" for sopran and piano
- "hang gomeka" for sopran and piano
- "suragimanä" for sopran and piano (world première)
- "flutching music", for music speaking voices (world première)
- "sulla tastiera" for music speaking voicers and keyboard (world première)
- "Ausklang for low piano" (world première)
- 4th part: The litterarical persiflage: "Die Geburt der Lautpoesie im Unterrichtszimmer", lecture from the novel manuscript "Heinrich K. oder das Alphabet der Psychokosmologie".
- 5th part: Outside, cliché-persiflages from the other musical domain: "21 variations on the Old Time Jazz" for piano. A musical persiflage. (world première)
- "Jazz-Vokalduett" for soprano and baritone (world première)
- 2008/10/31: Basel, GGG-Bibliothek Gundeldingen, Gundeldingerfeld, Dornacherstr. 192, 6 p.m.: Vernissage of the catalogue concerning the concert of 2008/5/22.
- 2008/11/29: Basel, Kunsthalle, 7 P.M.: Vernissage of the exhibition "Regionale 09", in which the graphical cryptograms of René Wohlhauser are exposed. (2008/11/30 to 2009/1/4.)
Program 2008/6/1-2a
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2007
- 2007/1/5: Zürich, Jecklin Forum, 7.00 p.m.: Contemporary music with Christine Simolka, soprano, Tabea Resin, flute and René Wohlhauser, piano. Works by Olivier Messiaen, Luciano Berio, Heinz Holliger, Brian Ferneyhough and René Wohlhauser (world première of „Mira schinak“ for soprano, flute and piano).
- 2007/1/7: Basel, Quartierzentrum Bachletten, 5.00 p.m.: Contemporary music with Christine Simolka, soprano, Tabea Resin, flute and René Wohlhauser, piano. Works by Olivier Messiaen, Luciano Berio, Heinz Holliger, Brian Ferneyhough and René Wohlhauser (world première of „Mira schinak“ for soprano, flute and piano).
- 2007/1/30: Basel, Music Academy, Großer Saal, 20.15 Uhr: Martin Tchiba plays "Drei Stücke für Klavier".
- 2007/2/7: Basel, Music Academy, Haus Kleinbasel, 12.30 a.m.: Old and new Lieder by Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, Heinz Holliger and René Wohlhauser played by Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano.
- 2007/3/21: Basel, Elisabethenkirche, 12.15 a.m.: Old and new Lieder by Franz Schubert, Gustav Mahler, Heinz Holliger and René Wohlhauser played by Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano.
- 2007/4/17: Basel, Großer Saal of the Music Academy, 8.15 p.m.: Hans-Jürg Rickenbacher, tenor, and Benjamin Bunch, guitar, play the world première of "mikka resna" on own phonetic lyrics.
- 2007/4/29: Arlesheim, Ortsmuseum Trotte, 5.00 p.m. Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano:
- Wolfgang Rihm (*1952): "Untergang" from "Gesänge op. 1" (1969) for soprano and piano
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): "Drei Stücke für Klavier" (1986/87) for piano solo
- René Wohlhauser: Variations on "The House of the Rising Sun" (2006) for piano solo
- Anonimo: "O leggiadri occhi belli" for soprano and piano
- Alessandro Stradella (ca. 1645-1681): "Se nel ben" for soprano and piano
- Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736): "Se tu m'ami, se sospiri" for soprano and piano
- 2007/5/22: Basel, Gare du Nord, 8.00 p.m.: The piece "Duometrie" for flute and bass clarinet is played by the Ensemble Laboratorium within the series of ISCM concerts.
- 2007/6/16: Basel, Münstersaal (Bischofshof), 3.30 p.m:
- Wolfgang Amadé Mozart (1756-1791): Violinsonate Nr. 10 in B-Dur, KV 378 (1781), 1. Satz (Sviad Gamsachurdia, Violine, und René Wohlhauser, Klavier)
- Ursula Seiler (*1973): 12 Miniaturen (2001/03/06) (Ursula Seiler, Flöte, und Igor Kombaratov, Klarinette)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Drei Stücke für Klavier (1986/87) (René Wohlhauser, Klavier)
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Geheimes (1821)
- Franz Schubert: Lachen und Weinen (1823) (Christine Simolka, Sopran, und René Wohlhauser, Klavier)
- 2007/6/23: Lörrach, Burghof, 1.00 p.m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano:
- Andreas Hammerschmidt (1611-1675): Kunst des Küssens (1642)
- Adam Krieger (1634-1666): Der Augen Schein (1667)
- Anonimo: O Leggiadri Occhi Belli
- Alessandro Stradella (1645-81): Se Nel Ben
- Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Geheimes (1821)
- Franz Schubert: Lachen und Weinen (1823)
- Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), aus Folksong Arrangements: The Sally Gardens (1943)
- René Wohlhauser (*1954): Der Einsiedler (1976)
- René Wohlhauser: Frische Fahrt (1976)
- René Wohlhauser: Wünschelrute (1976)
- 2007/6/26: Zürich, Theater Rigiblick (Germaniastr. 99), 8 p.m.: Tabea Resin plays "Musik für Flöte solo" (2002).
- 2007/9/30: Basel, Quartierzentrum Bachletten, 5 p.m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, mandolin, baritone, perform under the title "Die Dynamik der Gegensätze. Komposition, Improvisation, Paraphrase und Variation" works by Pierre de la Rue, Andreas Hammerschmidt, Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Rihm and René Wohlhauser, as well as improvisations and arrangements in various styles, completed by a reading out of a novel by René Wohlhauser.
- 2007/10/12: Wilen/Sarnen, Atelier Schürstr. 5, 7.30 p.m.: Markus Stolz plays "Entropía" for Cello solo (1997/98) at the Vernissage of Guschti Meyer.
- 2007/11/3: Basel, Schmiedenhof, 7 p. m.: Christine Simolka, soprano, and René Wohlhauser, piano, play at the Konzertmarathon SMPV Nordwestschweiz Lieder by Pierre de la Rue, Andreas Hammerschmidt, Franz Schubert, Wolfgang Rihm and René Wohlhauser, as well as improvisations and arrangements in various styles.
- 2007/11/11: Sissach, Tee-Raum (Hauptstr. 63), Matinée 11 a.m.: Markus Stolz plays "Entropía" for Cello solo (1997/98).
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2006
- 2006/9/10: Brienz, Geigenbauschule, 5.00 p.m.: Christine Simolka, soprano and René Wohlhauser, piano, play under the title "Lieder der Romantik ~ Kontrapunkt der Gegenwart", eight Lieder from the cycle "Die schöne Müllerin" by Franz Schubert and the cycle "Frauenliebe und -leben" by Robert Schumann which consists of eight Lieder, too. Between them they will play some Lieder by Gustav Mahler and by René Wohlhauser, one of them as world première.
- 2006/9/24: Basel, Quartierzentrum Bachletten, 5.00 p.m.: Christine Simolka, soprano and René Wohlhauser, piano, play under the title "Lieder der Romantik ~ Kontrapunkt der Gegenwart", eight Lieder from the cycle "Die schöne Müllerin" by Franz Schubert and the cycle "Frauenliebe und -leben" by Robert Schumann which consists of eight Lieder, too. Between them they will play some Lieder by Heinz Holliger and by René Wohlhauser, one of them as world première.