Semi-final
Six candidates, an orchestra, a variety of interpretations: the semi-finals of the Geneva Competition showcase the conductors of tomorrow, focusing on Ligeti and the great works of the repertoire.
Sunday 8 November, 14:30, 19:30
Conditions
Under 20s/20 francs: CHF 15, Students (under 25) / Young people (aged 13 to 20): CHF 25, Concessionary rate (AVS, unemployed): CHF 29, Full price: CHF 35
This event includes accessibility accommodations
Motor impairment
© Concours de Genève
As part of the semi-finals of the Geneva Conducting Competition, six candidates will conduct the Ensemble Contrechamps in major works from its repertoire. This will give our audience the opportunity to enjoy a variety of interpretations under the baton of the semi-finalists – a fascinating experience for our regular musicians. Each candidate will conduct György Ligeti’s Kammerkonzert for 45 minutes as the competition’s set piece, as well as one of two works of their choice.
PROGRAMME
2 performances:
2.30 pm and 7.30 pm
György Ligeti
Kammerkonzert (1969–1970)
for thirteen instruments
Unsuk Chin
Gougalon (2009)
street theatre scenes, for ensemble
Rebecca Saunders
Scar (2019)
for fifteen soloists and a conductor
Geneva Competition, Concorde – cultural centre, Geneva, Conductors, György Ligeti, Unsuk Chin, Rebecca Saunders, Ensemble Contrechamps, Contemporary music
Demi-finale
Six candidat·es, un orchestre, des interprétations multiples : les demi-finales du Concours de Genève révèlent les baguettes de demain, autour de Ligeti et des grandes œuvres du répertoire.
Sunday 8 November, 14:30, 19:30
Conditions
Under 20s/20 francs: CHF 15, Students (under 25) / Young people (aged 13 to 20): CHF 25, Concessionary rate (AVS, unemployed): CHF 29, Full price: CHF 35
This event includes accessibility accommodations
Motor impairment
© Concours de Genève
Dans le cadre des demi-finales du Concours de Genève pour la direction d’orchestre, six candidat·es dirigeront l’Ensemble Contrechamps dans des œuvres majeures de son répertoire. L’occasion pour notre public d’apprécier différentes interprétations sous la baguette des demi-finalistes, un exercice passionnant pour nos titulaires. Chaque candidat·e dirigera durant 45 minutes le Kammerkonzert de György Ligeti en tant qu’œuvre imposée du concours ainsi que l’une des deux œuvres au choix.
PROGRAMME
2 sessions :
14h30 et 19h30
György Ligeti
Kammerkonzert (1969-1970)
pour treize instruments
Unsuk Chin
Gougalon (2009)
scènes de théâtre de rue, pour ensemble
Rebecca Saunders
Scar (2019)
pour quinze solistes et chef d’orchestre
Concours de Genève, Concorde - espace culture, Genève, Chefs d'orchestre, György Ligeti, Unsuk Chin, Rebecca Saunders, Ensemble Contrechamps, musique contemporaine
