Giorgio Koukl (1953- )
Giorgio Koukl (Georg Jiři Koukl) is a pianist/harpsichordist and
composer who resides in the beautiful town of Lugano, located in the
Italian speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland. He was born
in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) and studied there at the
State Music School and Conservatoire. In 1968 he moved to Switzerland,
continuing his studies at both the Conservatories of Zürich and Milan
(Italy). During this time, he took part in the masterclasses of N.
Magalov, J. Fčvrier, R. Firkusny and S. Neuhaus. Koukl is the
prizewinner of many international music competitions including those of
Ciudad Ibaguč (Colombia), Tolosa (Spain), Viotti (Italy), the H.Rahn
competition (Switzerland) and the Aličnor Competition (Washington DC).
A truly international performer and composer, Koukl has given many
recitals and concerto performances. His compositions have received
first performances in many major European cities, in Asia, and in the
United States. Frequently broadcast both as soloist and a
composer, Koukl has collaborated in all his capacities with such
organizations as the BBC London, RTSI Lugano, SRG Zürich, SSR Genčve,
SFB Berlin, SWF Baden-Baden, WDR Köln, RTHK Hong-Kong, CR Prague, Radio
Malta, Radio Vatican, ORF Vienna, NRC Oslo and SF Stuttgart.COMPOSITIONS Koukl Links ~ ~ ~ Works by Genre
Imaginor, 2 pianos (1975) [Prize Vercelli]
Five Miniatures, harpsichord (1976) [Prize Alienor-Washington, DC]
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomos, chorus, with 2 solo voices (1977)
Tarantella, 2 pianos (1978)
Narcisse, string quartet (1980)
Diamond Head, piano (left hand) and orchestra (1980)
Contest Piece, clarinet and orchestra (or piano) (1981)
Niponari, alto, keyboards and percussion (1981)
Fylgjur, flute (1981)
Four Pieces, piano (1982)
Glory be . . . , chorus (1982)
Te Deum, soloisti, chorus and orchestra; or soloist, chorus organ and string orchestra) (1982)
Divertimento, wind quintet (1983)
Pandoras, ballet, orchestra (1983)
Musica for Pianoforte and String Quartet (1983)
Tardes de lluvia, female chorus (1984) [text: Julian del Casal]
La dulzura del angelus, chamber chorus (1984) [text: Dario Ruben] [Prize Ibague-Colombia]
Contest Trio, violin, cello and piano (1984)
Como nacen las banderas, male chorus (1984) [text: Pablo Neruda]
Ceremony After a Fire Raid, soprano and orchestra (or piano) (1984-85) [text:Dylan Thomas]
Piccola Rapsodia, flute (or recorder) and harp (1985)
Entonad, chorus (1986)
Luz, female chorus (1986) [text: Isaiah 60]
Grande es Jahveh, male chorus (1986) [text: Psalm 96]
Trioplay, oboe, clarinet and bassoon (1986)
Ritournelles, oboe and bassoon (1987)
Fantasia, 2 pianos (1987)
Ideogrammi, orchestra (1990)
Two Christmas Songs, male solo voice and chorus (1993) [basque traditional carols]
SEMA – a dance for Mevlana, flute and clarinet (1996)
Tre canti disperati, soprano and orchestra (or piano) (1996) [text: Sergio Albertoni]
The Messenger, piano (1998)
Dream (spot RTSI), generic TV music, orchestra (2000)
Three Ucrainian Songs, children's choir and easy percussion (2001)
Maschera, saxophone (2001)
Zappabis, cello and piano (2001)
Potato Polca, contrabassoon and piano (2002)
Tango de la muerte, accordion and piano (or string orchestra) (2002)
Contravariations, contrabassoon and string orchestra. (2004)
Variations over "Hospodine", organ (2009)
WORKS BY GENRE Koukl Links ~ top of page ~
Dramatic/Theater
Pandoras, ballet, orchestra (1983)
Orchestra
Pandoras, ballet, orchestra (1983)
Ideogrammi, orchestra (1990)
Soloist(s) w/Orchestra
Diamond Head, piano (left hand) and orchestra (1980)
Contest Piece, clarinet and orchestra (or piano) (1981)
Tango de la muerte, accordion and piano (or string orchestra) (2002)
Contravariations, contrabassoon and string orchestra. (2004)
Chorus w/Orchestra
Te Deum, soloisti, chorus and orchestra; or soloist, chorus organ and string orchestra) (1982)
Choral
Liturgy of St. John Chrysostomos, chorus, with 2 solo voices (1977)
Glory be ... , chorus (1982)
Tardes de lluvia, female chorus (1984) [text: Julian del Casal]
La dulzura del angelus, chamber chorus (1984) [text: Dario Ruben] [Prize Ibague-Colombia]
Como nacen las banderas, male chorus (1984) [text: Pablo Neruda]
Entonad, chorus (1986)
Luz, female chorus (1986) [text: Isaiah 60]
Grande es Jahveh, male chorus (1986) [text: Psalm 96]
Two Christmas Songs, male solo voice and chorus (1993) [basque traditional carols]
Three Ucrainian Songs, children's choir and easy percussion (2001)
Chamber
Narcisse, string quartet (1980)
Divertimento, wind quintet (1983)
Musica for Pianoforte and String Quartet (1983)
Contest Trio, violin, cello and piano (1984)
Piccola Rapsodia, flute (or recorder) and harp (1985)
Trioplay, oboe, clarinet and bassoon (1986)
Ritournelles, oboe and bassoon (1987)
SEMA – a dance for Mevlana, flute and clarinet (1996)
Instrument and Piano
Contest Piece, clarinet and orchestra (or piano) (1981)
Zappabis, cello and piano (2001)
Potato Polca, contrabassoon and piano (2002)
Tango de la muerte, accordion and piano (or string orchestra) (2002)
Solo Instrument
Fylgjur, flute (1981)
Maschera, saxophone (2001)
Piano or Organ or Harpsichord
Imaginor, 2 pianos (1975) [Prize Vercelli]
Five Miniatures, harpsichord (1976) [Prize Alienor-Washington, DC]
Tarantella, 2 pianos (1978)
Four Pieces, piano (1982)
Fantasia, 2 pianos (1987)
The Messenger, piano (1998)
Variations over "Hospodine", organ (2009)
Vocal
Niponari, alto, keyboards and percussion (1981)
Ceremony After a Fire Raid, soprano and orchestra (or piano) (1984-85) [text:Dylan Thomas]
Tre canti disperati, soprano and orchestra (or piano) (1996) [text: Sergio Albertoni]
Incidental/Film
Dream (spot RTSI), generic TV music, orchestra (2000)
KOUKL LINKS Works by Genre ~ top of page ~
Interview - Giorgio Koukl (Martin Cullingford, Gramaphone)
Composer's website . . . contact Giorgio Koukl: musicplay(at)freesurf(dot)ch
Koukl @ Wikipedia
Koukl @ AllMusic
Koukl @ altrisuoni.com
Koukl @ Classical Archives
Koukl @ ClassicsToday
Koukl @ Facebook
Koukl @ Fear of a Blank Planet
Koukl @ Good Music Guide
Koukl @ InstantEncore
Koukl @ MusicWeb International
Koukl @ Musinfo
Koukl @ Naxos
Koukl @ OrchestraList
Koukl @ Ricerca musica (translated by Google)
Koukl @ ReverbNation
Publisher
Koukl @ Composer's website
Koukl @ Carisch
Koukl @ Lux Nova Press
Streaming Audio
Koukl @ Composer's website
Koukl @ Classical Archives
Koukl @ last.fm
Koukl @ ReverbNation
Koukl @ Rhapsody.com
Recordings
Koukl @ Amazon.com
Koukl @ ArkivMusic
Koukl @ ClassicsOnline
Koukl @ CD Baby
Koukl @ CD Universe
Video
Koukl @ YouTube
Koukl @ Google Video
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