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The Sound of Swiss Contemporary Classical

"The Sound of Swiss Contemporary Classical" brings together a wide range of experimental, avant-garde, and modern chamber and orchestral works from Swiss composers. It features everything from minimal, meditative explorations by artists like Jürg Frey and Rudolf Kelterborn to denser, more structurally complex pieces by Hanspeter Kyburz, Michael Jarrell, and Oscar Bianchi. Electronics, extended techniques, and unusual instrument pairings show up frequently across the playlist, giving it a restless, exploratory energy.

Listeners can expect a mix of moods and formats—from solo instrumental works and intimate string quartets to full ensemble and orchestral compositions. Highlights include Dieter Ammann’s rhythmically intense piano concerto, Caroline Charrière's dreamy dual-harp piece, and the eerie textures of Rico Gubler’s "ZIR." It’s a snapshot of how Swiss composers have been pushing the boundaries of classical music in recent decades, with an emphasis on subtlety, tension, and sonic nuance.

See Siang Wong 8 tracks
Pascal Rophé 6 tracks
Klangforum Wien 4 tracks
Collegium Novum Zürich 4 tracks
William Blank 4 tracks
Jonathan Stockhammer 3 tracks
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