Ian Maksin cello has been hailed by the press as “one of the most versatile and innovative musicians of his generation”. The internationally recognised soloist has collaborated with some of the foremost artists in the world, and as composer and producer, has released several critically-acclaimed recordings, films and multimedia productions. He describes his main goal as an artist: “to close the gap between generations and societies through art, and make the beauty of the cello music accessible to everyone.”
Swiss Global Artistic Foundation embarks on new mission – projecting cultural diplomacy through international musical collaborations worldwide. Over the 2012 – 2013 season, five projects will be developed in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia and bring together musicians of different cultural and musical backgrounds to showcase the unique power of music as a tool of an intercultural dialogue.
Ian Maksin cello has been hailed by the press as “one of the most versatile and innovative musicians of his generation”. The internationally recognised soloist has collaborated with some of the foremost artists in the world, and as composer and producer, has released several critically-acclaimed recordings, films and multimedia productions. He describes his main goal as an artist: “to close the gap between generations and societies through art, and make the beauty of the cello music accessible to everyone.”
Swiss Global was proud to support the British professional choir Tenebrae in its recent recording of the Fauré Requiem. The live concert recording took place 7 May at St Giles Church, Cripplegate, in London, under the direction of Tenebrae’s founder Nigel Short (pictured center).
We are delighted to the appointment of three members to the USA Board of Directors of the Swiss Global Artistic Foundation. The expertise brought to us will assist the Foundation to develop into the next phase of its exciting growth.
Arts Global embarks on new mission – projecting Cultural Diplomacy through international musical collaborations worldwide. Over the 2012–2013 season, five projects will be developed in Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, bringing together musicians of different cultural and musical backgrounds to showcase the unique power of music as a tool of an intercultural dialogue.
Swiss Global was on hand at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC in March, where Australian-Taiwanese violinist Ray Chen performed as part of the Embassy Series. The Foundation collaborated in the production of this concert, which featured a unique musical experience followed by a reception where audience members were encouraged to meet the performers.
In celebration of the 300th anniversary of composer and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the 250th Anniversary of diplomat Albert Gallatin, both Geneva-born, the City of Geneva invited the soloists of the Geneva International Orchestra (L’OIG) to perform in New York.
Swiss Global announces the addition of Alexander Lewis tenor to its roster of distinguished Young Artists. Originally from Australia, Mr Lewis is now based in New York, where he is a member of the Lindemann Young Artist Program at the Metropolitan Opera.
The Swiss Global Artistic Foundation was pleased to present a winter concert of Young Artists on 17 February in Lausanne. The Foundation returned to the opulent Salle Sandoz of the Beau-Rivage Palace Hotel for an unforgettable evening of musical performance, featuring works of Debussy, Poulenc and Rachmaninoff among others. Artists included Elizabeth Bailey soprano, Loïc Schneider flute and the Trio Ernest Chausson.
