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La notg dils chors - die Nacht der Chöre 2024
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Auch dieses Jahr findet die traditionelle Konzert-Weihnachtsreihe "La notg dils chors - die Nacht der Chöre" statt. Drei Formationen - drei Konzerte - 70 Stimmen: lassen Sie sich auf Weihnachten einstimmen. Wir freune uns auf Ihren Besuch!
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Chor mischedau Suraua
kontra.cant
Cantus Avis
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Leitung: Rilana Cadruvi & Flavio Bundi
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15. Dezember Heiligkreuzkirche Chur, 18 Uhr
21. Dezember Pfarrkirche Vals, 20 Uhr
22. Dezember Klosterkirche Ilanz, 20 Uhr
Convivenza - ein multimedialer Konzertabend
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Musik schafft Verbindungen zwischen Menschen, Sprachen und Kulturen. Convivenza hat zu einem abwechslungsreichen Konzertabend eingeladen, der Geschichten, Anekdoten, verschiedene Sprachen, Dialekte sowie die Besonderheiten und Gemeinsamkeiten unserer Region beleuchtet hat. Zusammen mit der Musica giuvenila Surselva unter der Leitung von Remo Derungs hat der Convivenza Projektchor unter der Leitung von Flavio Bundi ein abwechslungsreiches Konzertprogramm einstudiert. Hier gibt es die Darbietungen in Ton und Bild.
Die nächsten Konzerte finden im Dezember statt - La notg dils chors/ Die Nacht der Chöre:
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Sonntag, 15. Dezember 18 Uhr Heiligkreuzkirche Chur
Samstag, 21. Dezember 20 Uhr Kath. Kirche Vals
Sonntag, 22. Dezember 20 Uhr Klosterkirche Ilanz
Teilnehmende Chöre: kontra.cant, Chor mischedau Suraua & Cantus Avis
Wir freuen uns!
Tenebrae Choir trifft auf kontra.cant
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Der Tenebrae Choir aus London war am 24. August 2024 zum zweiten Mal Gast im Kanton Graubünden, genauer im Kloster Disentis. Nebst der Aufführung des Werkes "Path of Miracles" (Joby Talbot (1971)) und eines musikalischen Abendgebetes in der Klosterkirche, traf der Chor aus London auch auf den einheimischen Chor kontra.cant unter der Leitung von Flavio Bundi. In einem Begegnungskonzert der besonderen Art trafen englische Chortradition auf rätoromanisches Liedgut. Zum Schluss des Konzertes sangen die beiden Chöre zusammen Flavio Bundis Lied "Il grond silenzi".
Singing festival Trun conta
The district singing festival "Trun conta" took place in Trun in mid-June. 30 choirs from the Surselva sang for prizes. Among the competition pieces were 13 compositions by Flavio Bundi, including numerous premieres, such as "Porta mei, ti vent", "Colurs" and "Di mo in plaid".
Click here for the recordings of all the competition pieces from Radiotelevisiun Svizra Rumantscha.
Tenebrae Choir from London sings Brahms, Bruckner & Bundi
Tenebrae Choir from London is one of the world's leading vocal ensembles. Under the direction of former King's Singer Nigel Short, the choir has produced over 30 recordings and has received numerous awards (BBC Awards, Gramophone Awards, Grammy). With its incredible precision, perfect intonation and unmistakable atmospheric sound volume, the choir performs in renowned concert series and festivals worldwide.
For its first appearance in the canton of Graubünden (CH), the choir has put together a varied programme with well-known motets by Anton Bruckner as well as highly romantic a cappella works by Johannes Brahms. The programme is complemented by two new compositions by the young Swiss composer Flavio Bundi. The finale will be the Mass in F major by the Liechtenstein-born organist and composer Josef Rheinberger.
Swiss Choir Competition in Chur
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On the weekend of 2 - 4 February 2024, the Alpine city of Chur hosted the 11th Swiss Choir Competition. 66 choirs from all over Switzerland sang for points. Compositions by Flavio Bundi were also among the competition pieces ("Sulet sen Ziteil" and "Tign e retign"). At the opening concert, the Swiss Youth Choir and the Grisons Youth Choir sang the song "Il grond silenzi" together.
La notg dils chors - the night of the choirs
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3 formations, 75 voices: Together with the women's ensemble PiCant (conductor: Flavia Walder), the mischedau Suraua choir and the kontra.cant ensemble (conductor: Flavio Bundi) presented melodies in various languages and from all over the world. Thank you for the visit!
Here are some insights into the concerts:
Hej Sverige!
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The ensemble kontra.cant celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022! Under the direction of Flavio Bundi, the ensemble has been presenting a broad repertoire for over a decade. Several recordings have been made over the last few years. This year's musical journey took kontra.cant to Stockholm, where Swiss and Romansh songs were presented to the audience.
New Swiss choir book with "Il grond silenzi"
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Swiss up your choir! The choir book Swiss Choral Music is a colourful treasure trove for exploring more recent choral music in Switzerland. As diverse as the country itself, the collection not only includes different musical styles, but also all the national languages (Romansh, French, Swiss-German, Italian) as well as English and Latin. The editors are the renowned choral conductors Johannes Meister and Patrick Secchiari.
The new choir book also includes the song "Il grond silenzi". All the works were sung by the Swiss Youth Choir under the direction of Nicolas Fink.
"Il grond silenzi" on CD
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The piece "Il grond silenzi" can be heard on the new recording by the 3BA Concert Band (DE). Corsin Tuor has arranged the song for brass band.
It is often said that mountains and valleys have something constricting about them. However, anyone who has ever scaled a mountain peak knows that it is the other way round. Time seems to stand still, the focus on creation allows you to marvel and calm down. However, mountains also allow you to let your gaze wander into the distance, they allow you to breathe freely - and they provide support and protection. The composition "Il grond silenzi" (The great silence) aims to make all these feelings perceptible and audible.
New national park anthem
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On the occasion of the opening of the newly staged National Park Centre in Zernez, the new anthem of the Swiss National Park was premiered. The "Cor Viril dal Parc Naziunal" sang the new national park anthem "Noss üert alpin". The lyrics were written by the Engadine author Romana Ganzoni.
European Youth Choir Festival
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The Bündner Jugendchor sings the song "D Heimat" on the occasion of the European Youth Choir Festival in Basel. Listen and enjoy here:
Tenebrae Choir sings Bundi
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"Described as phenomenal (The Times) and devastatingly beautiful (Gramophone Magazine), award-winning choir Tenebrae, under the direction of Nigel Short, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles renowned for its passion and precision." www.tenebrae-choir.com
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The choir spent a weekend in Zurich in January 2023 and performed the piece "Siu cor e siu maun" as a concert encore.
Triple success
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Two of Flavio's songs won prizes at the composition competition of the "Festival da la chanzun rumantscha" 2022 in Zuoz:
- "Ei pluschigna": 2nd place in the mixed choir category
- "Himni alla primavera": 3rd place in the male choir category
- The song "Himni alla primavera" also won the audience award.
You can listen to and watch the songs here: La Chanzun Rumantscha Zuoz 2022 I RTR
New anthem for the Pontifical Swiss Guard
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Flavio composed a new Guards song for the 100th anniversary of the former Guards Association of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. This was premiered on 4 May 2022 in Appenzell.