14 August – 5 September 2010
In 2010 the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY musicians will study two large-scale symphonic and two ensemble programs under the watchful eye of founder and director, Pierre Boulez, and teachers from the Ensemble intercontemporain. These works will then be performed as part of the LUCERNE FESTIVAL in Summer.
The first of the symphonic programs focuses on the Swiss composer – and this year’s composer-in-residence – Dieter Ammann and the world premiere of his three-part orchestral work. This premiere will be framed by two compositions by Anton Webern, Passacaglia Op. 1 and Variationen Op. 30, and the orchestral program will conclude with a performance of Alexander Scriabin’s Poème de l’extase.
The first ensemble program features works by Igor Stravinsky and Arnold Schoenberg as well as the Swiss premiere of a new piece for soprano and ensemble by the American composer Elliott Carter.
The second ensemble programmexplores ensemble and chamber-music compositions by Pierre Boulez. In addition to Structures for two pianos and Mémoriale for solo flute and small ensemble, audiences will have the chance to hear both Messagesquisses – the arrangement for cellos followed by the arrangement for viola. These works will be flanked by two other ensemble pieces, Dérive 1 and Dérive 2.
The final concert consists of two works: Pierre Boulez’ Figures-Doubles-Prismes and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 6.
Accompanying this programme is a master-class for young conductors which investigates three works from the Academy’s 2010 repertoire: Variationen Op. 30 by Anton Webern, Le Chant du Rossignol by Igor Stravinsky and excerpts from Dérive 2 by Pierre Boulez. Three young conductors will analyse the compositions in theory sessions, rehearse them with the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY orchestra and receive instruction and encouragement from Pierre Boulez. The master-class is also open to members of the public who wish to listen in.
The much-loved and consistently well-attended Academy Forum events give the public a unique chance to see how the Academy works behind the scenes. With the help of instrumentalists, experts comment on specific works and help audiences understand their background and musical genesis.
Concerts 2010
Symphony Concert 1
LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra | Pierre Boulez conductor
Anton Webern (1883-1945)
Passacaglia, Op. 1
Variations for Orchestra, Op. 30
Dieter Ammann (*1962)
“Boost” (2000/01)
“Turn” – world première (2010)
“Core” (2002)
Aleksandr Skryabin (1872-1915)
“Le Poème de l'Extase“, Op. 54
Modern 2
Soloists and ensembles of the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY
Chamber concert in three parts. Program to be announced
Modern 3
LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Ensemble | Pierre Boulez conductor | Olivia Stahn sopran
Igor Strawinsky (1882-1971)
“Symphony for Wind Instruments“
“Le Chant du Rossignol“
Elliott Carter (*1908)
“What Are Years“ for soprano and chamber orchestra (2009) | Work Commission LUCERNE FESTIVAL, Tanglewood Festival and Aldeburgh Festival
Arnold Schönberg (1874-1951)
“Pierrot lunaire“
Modern 4
LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Ensemble | Soloists of the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY | Jean Deroyer conductor
Pierre Boulez (*1925)
“Dérive 1“ (1984)
“Messagesquisse“ for seven violoncellos (1976/77)
“Mémorial“ for flute and 8 instruments (1985)
“Messagesquisse“ for seven violas (2000)
“Structures“, 2nd volume, for two pianos (1956-61)
“Dérive 2“ for orchestra (1988; revidiert 2006)
Symphony Concert 2
LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra | Pierre Boulez conductor
Pierre Boulez (*1925)
“Figures – Doubles – Prismes“
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 6 in a minor