Chamber concert

Christian Winther Christensen: Children’s Songs

for ensemble and live electronics (2022–24)^{GP of the extended version}

Ensemble Ascolta

Markus Schwind, trumpet/Andrew Digby, trombone/Erik Borgir, cello/Talvi Hunt, piano/Hubert Steiner, guitar/Julian Belli, percussion/Boris Müller, percussion

Malte Giesen, sound direction

An intense, magical work for seven musicians and a radio: ‘Kitschy little figurations and quotations from the world of children’s music–a world that has taken many different forms throughout the history of music–as well as interpretations of the wondrous sounds that arise from the interaction of children with toys…’

(Christian Winther Christensen)

Children’s Songs, written for Ensemble Ascolta, revolves around a child’s universe. Kitschy small figures and quotes from the world of children’s music–a world that has taken on a multitude of different forms throughout the history of music–as well as interpretations of the wondrous sounds that arise when children interact with toys, have helped to shape this intense, magical work for seven musicians and a radio.

Children’s Songs was first performed in a shorter version at Donaueschingen in 2022, but has now, with the support of Klang Festival, been further developed into an independent concert work of 45 minutes.

Christian Winther Christensen