Alberto Ginastera in Switzerland
Concerts – Lecture – Publication
On the occasion of the first centenary of Alberto Ginastera's birth (1916–1983), the Paul Sacher Foundation, the Hochschule für Musik Basel and the Haute école de musique in Geneva collaborate to present an hommage in several parts.
Sunday, 27 November 2016
7:00 p.m., Neuer Saal der Musik-Akademie Basel
CONCERT
Works by Alberto Ginastera:
Cantos del Tucumán for soprano, flute, violin, harp, and two Cajas op. 4 (1938)
Pampeana No 1 – Rhapsody for violin and piano op. 16 (1947)
Sonata for piano No 2 op. 53 (1981)
Sonata for guitar op. 47 (1976)
Sonata for violoncello and piano op. 49 (1979)
Friday, 2 December 2016
5:00–6:30 p.m., Paul Sacher Foundation Basel
PORTRAIT ALBERTO GINASTERA
Presentation of the publication Alberto Ginastera in Switzerland
Deborah Schwartz-Kates: Identity, Intrigue and Immortality in the Creative Life of Alberto Ginastera – lecture in english
Alberto Ginastera: Sonata for guitar op. 47 (1976) – Carlo Fierens, guitar
Friday, 2 December 2016
8:00 p.m., Gare du Nord, Basel
CONCERT
Works by Alberto Ginastera:
Duo for flute and oboe op. 13 (1945)
String quartet No 2 op. 26 (1958)
Cantata para América Mágica for soprano und percussion orchestra op. 27 (1960)
Saturday, 3 December 2016
8:00 p.m., Studio Ansermet, Geneva
CONCERT
Wolfgang Rihm: Tutuguri VI (Kreuze) for six percussionists (1981)
Alberto Ginastera: Cantata para América Mágica for soprano und percussion orchestra op. 27 (1960)
Players and further information in the program leaflet