Composer in Residence

New music is being created in the Musikdorf Ernen!

Since 2019, the Musikdorf Ernen has consolidated its activities to promote new music in its ‘Composer in Residence’ programme. Each year, a composer is commissioned to write a new work and given the opportunity to work in Ernen for three months. The residency takes place each autumn, with initial concerts featuring music students performing existing works by the composer. The commissioned work is premiered the following summer during the Kammermusikfest. In addition to the premiere, other pieces by the composer are included in the festival programme and presented in introductory events.

Claire-Mélanie Sinnhuber

For the Musikdorf Ernen, Claire-Mélanie Sinnhuber writes a new work for Piano solo, Flute, Clarinet, Percussion and String Quintet.

Learn more about Claire-Mélanie Sinnhuber in ...

Cheryl Frances-Hoad

For the Festival Musikdorf Ernen, Cheryl Frances-Hoad wrote the String Quartet "Ernen".

With the choice of Cheryl Frances-Hoad, the Musikdorf Ernen is supporting a composer who...

Christian Mason

For the Festival Musikdorf Ernen Christian Mason wrote a chamber music work for clarinet, violin, violoncello and piano – the same group of instruments as in Olivier Messiaens Quat...

Helena Winkelman

Here you will find an overview of the activities within the project Composer in Residence 2022/23: Helena Winkelman.

«Ghost Songs» | Video Recording of the World Premiere

«Gh...

Tom Coult

Ein britischer Komponistenstar im Musikdorf

Videoaufzeichnung der Uraufführung von Tom Coults Horntrio

Kurzes Video-Interview mit Tom Coult in Ernen

Tom Coult gehört zu den aufsteigenden Stars am Komponistenhimmel. 202...

Andreas Zurbriggen

Video recording of the world premiere

Short documentary about the genesis of the work

Earlier this year, the Festival Musikdorf Ernen appointed Andreas Zurbriggen its Compose...