Roger Faedi(1938)
1938-11-04∗11/04/1938 in Basel, Switzerland
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Konrad Ewald writes on music4viola about Roger Faedi: «The Basel teacher, songbook author, photographer, violist, crossbowman and publisher is one of the most creative people, that I know».
Born in Basel on November 04, 1938
Schools in Basel, Matura 1957
Following viola lessons with Hans Brunner from 1957-60: Instruction in harmony theory and composition with the Basel composers Hans Brunner and Walther Geiser
At the same time lectures and seminars at the University of Basel: literature, art history, Philosophy and history of music
1960-62 Teacher training seminar Basel, training as primary teacher
Primary teacher in Basel from 1962-1998, then temporary assignments until 2006
Photographic works since 1970
From 1980 occupation with color sounds (color-music: synesthesia)
During the time as a teacher compositions for children: Singspiele and Songs
editor of three songbooks for Basel primary schools
From 2005 compositions for small ensembles (miniatures)
Armbrust shooters with the aim of Increase of coordinative and mental abilities.
Born in Basel on November 04, 1938
Schools in Basel, Matura 1957
Following viola lessons with Hans Brunner from 1957-60: Instruction in harmony theory and composition with the Basel composers Hans Brunner and Walther Geiser
At the same time lectures and seminars at the University of Basel: literature, art history, Philosophy and history of music
1960-62 Teacher training seminar Basel, training as primary teacher
Primary teacher in Basel from 1962-1998, then temporary assignments until 2006
Photographic works since 1970
From 1980 occupation with color sounds (color-music: synesthesia)
During the time as a teacher compositions for children: Singspiele and Songs
editor of three songbooks for Basel primary schools
From 2005 compositions for small ensembles (miniatures)
Armbrust shooters with the aim of Increase of coordinative and mental abilities.
Works
• Phantasma I and II, op. 28, for Viola • Ludus. 4 Bagatelles, op. 30, for Violin (Oboe) and Viola • Dämmerungen (Twilights), op. 78, for violin and viola • Due frammenti (prologo for Violin and Viola / epilogo for Violine, Viola and Piano) • Duetino, op. 77, for two Violas • Dialog (dialogue), op. 79, for viola and violoncello • Intrada, op. 33a, for Viola and Violoncello • Krisis, op. 88, Emotions for Oboe and Viola • Four songs, for Bariton and Viola, 2013 • Drei Liebeslieder (Three love songs), op. 58, for high Voice and Viola / Violin / Violoncello • Wanni, op. 4, for Oboe and Piano • Noema, for Oboe (Viola) and Piano • Tenebre, op. 32, for Viola and Piano • Sogno, op. 35a, for Viola and Piano • Kontraste, for Viola and Piano • In Gedanken versunken, op. 47, for Viola and Piano • Eklipse, op. 49, for Viola and Piano • Meditation, op. 56a, for Viola and Piano • Garm, 62a, for Viola and Piano • Wanni und die Coelestine, op. 65a, for Viola and Piano • Contemplation, op. 67, for Viola and Piano • Strophen, op. 87, for Soprano, two Violins, Viola and Violoncello • Drei lyrische Miniaturen, op. 92, for Viola and Piano • Capriccio, op. 2, for Violin, Viola and Violoncello • Schwankungen, op. 38, for Violin, Viola and Violoncello • Licht und Schatten (Light and shadow), op. 59, for Violin, Viola and Violoncello • In der Schwebe, op. 19, for 2 Fluten and Viola (oder 2 Recordern and Gambe) • Passagen (Passages), op. 82, for Flute, Viola and Violoncello • Stimmungen, op. 90, for Viola, Violoncello and Bassoon • Momente, op. 3, for Flute, Viola and Piano • L'ACCORD, op. 89, for Soprano, Viola and Violoncello • November, op. 48, for alto Voice, Viola and Violoncello • MEMO, op. 52, for high Voice, 0boe and Viola • Le Ciel, Le Coeur, op. 54, for Soprano, Oboe and Viola • Quatre NOTES inachevées, op. 57, for Soprano, Viola and Piano • La fin de la journée, op. 91, for Mezzo-Soprano, Viola and Piano • Zwei Lieder (Two songs), op. 81, for Tenor, Viola and Piano • frammenti. pensieri incisi (Comments by Vincenzo Todisco, woodcuts by Paolo Pola) for Bariton, Violin, Viola and Piano • Jahreszeiten, op. 83, for Soprano, Flute, Viola and Violoncello • DEA, op. 1, for Piano • Wanni und die Coelestine, op. 65, for Oboe and Piano • Drei Lieder, op. 5, for Baritone and Piano • Zwei Lieder, op. 5a, for Baritone and Piano • Drei Lieder, op. 22, for Baritone, Piccolo/Flute, Oboe, Cello and Piano • Meditation, op. 18, for Oboe and Organ • Zwei Stücke, op. 17, for Flute and Guitar • Vier Lieder, op. 16, for high Voice, (Flute) and Guitar • Arlequin, op. 15, for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon • Noema, op. 14a, for Oboe and Piano • Atman 1, op. 13, for Flute or Oboe solo See more works…Media Center
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• Tenebre, for Viola and Piano, Score and part, PDF, Download • Noema, for Viola and Piano, Score and part, Download • Sogno, for Viola and Piano, Score and part, Download • Garm, for Viola and Piano, Score and part, Download • Contemplation, for Viola and Piano, Score and part, Download See more products…Publisher
• Fantasy, for Viola and Piano, Score and part (Va) • Kleine Klavierstücke, for Piano, Part • Gnossienne No. 1, arranged for Oboe (Clarinet), Violin, Viola and Violoncello, Score and 6 parts (Ob,Clar,V1,V2,Va,Vc) • Sonate in einem Satz, for Violoncello (Viola) and Piano, Score and part (Vc) • Duo, for Oboe and Viola, Score and parts (Ob, Va) See more products…
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