Michel Tirabosco

A Classically trained and a concert performer since age of 14,
Michel Tirabosco has an International career,
elevating the panpipes to the ranks of the great soloist instruments.

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New CD 5 tracks

"L'ENVOL"

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1 - L’Envol - 4’34 (composition and orchestration: Michel Tirabosco/ Orchestration: Gabin Ferra) soloist: Michel Tirabosco
2 - Au premier Jour - 4’03 (composition and orchestration: Michel Tirabosco/ Orchestration: Gabin Ferra) soloist: Michel Tirabosco
3 - Solitude - 5’40 (composition: Michel Tirabosco/ Arrangement: Jean-Marie Reboul / Orchestration: Gabin Ferra) soloist: Michel Tirabosco
4 - Notre dernière danse - 3’36 (composition and orchestration: Gabin Ferra) solist : Michel Tirabosco
5 - La Folia - 3’19 on a theme of Arcangelo Corelli (arrangement: Michel Tirabosco/ Orchestration: Gabin Ferra) soloist: Michel Tirabosco

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Association Friends of Michel Tirabosco

The purpose of the "Association Friends of Michel Tirabosco" is to promote anything related to Michel Tirabosco's musical activities. With this in mind, they organize and finance concerts, manifestations, events, as well as musical sound recordings and all other activities pursuing this goal, thereby contributing to his radiation and reputation. By visiting the Association's website, you will get more information: click HERE

Page Clips

CLIPS

NOTRE DERNIÈRE DANSE

MELODIA - Astor Piazzolla


PAVANE - Fauré


LA FOLIA


Winter - Vivaldi


Ave Maria - Gounod/Bach


Page Career


CAREER    

Michel TIRABOSCO, born in Rome, grew up in an artistic family in Geneva, where he starts playing the panpipes at the age of 7.

At 20 years of age he is the first ever to obtain a certificate for flute with his panpipes, topping this off with congratulations from the jury. He pursues his studies at the Geneva Music Academy (Conservatoire Supérieur), graduating with a Diploma of Musical Culture (harmony, orchestration, composition), also receiving the Price of the State Council. He gives his first concert with a symphony orchestra at the age of 16.

At 18 he records his first CD. In view of his talent the media consider him to be the young prodigy of panpipes. He thus started a career as a soloist, giving concerts throughout the world.

At 20 years of age he records a CD in the Lausanne Cathedral, and at 22 another one with the harpist Chantal Mathieu. Together with the Argentine pianist Miguel Angel Estrella he then embarks upon a tour of South America and Europe.

At the age of 25,

he undertakes a tour of the USA, giving 12 concerts, including one of the prestigious Myra Hess Concerts in Chicago. He is also regularly invited to play before the Grand-Duke at Bourglinster Castle in Luxemburg. Moreover he is chosen to give the closing concert at the composers' competition "Queen Marie-José of Italy"..

Since 2000,

the famous concert agency Hörtnagel invited him several times to perform in Munich and Nuremberg.

As a great lover of the stage, he discovers the world of theatre, giving 17 performances at the Geneva Pitoëff Theatre, together with his Michel Tirabosco Trio.
In 2007 the Rotary Club of France names him unanimously the "Golden Talent of the Year".

In 2010,

he is the guest of honour at the Vladimir Spivakov Foundation, giving several concerts in Moscow, notably in the Kremlin. He subsequently is invited several times to perform in Moscow as well as in St-Petersburg.

In May 2014 he plays in the Mariinsky-Theatre under the direction of Valery Gergiev.

Il a enregistré à ce jour une quinzaine de CDs en duo, trio, quatuor ou avec orchestre.

Répertoire

With a view to expanding the musical literature for panpipes, Michel Tirabosco has commissioned several concertos.
Reputed directors and orchestras invited him to Turkey (Orchestra of the European Communities), to Lebanon (Soloists of Amsterdam), to Russia (Philharmonic Orchestras of St. Petersburg and of Volgograd, Mariinsky Orchestra, Ermitage Orchestra), to Belgium (Les Musiciens d'Europe), to Switzerland (Chamber Orchestras of Neuchâtel and Fribourg, String Orchestra of St.Gall; the Bellerive Festival, I Barocchisti), etc.  
All in all Michel Tirabosco has recorded 15 CDs as a duett, a quartett or with orchestra.


Page Panpipes


PANPIPES



Michel Tirabosco revolutionised the world of panpipes by tuning his in C Major and adding a first pipe in C, thus covering the same register as the flute.
So as to allow him to play classical music, Michel Tirabosco had the diameter, the thickness as well as the length of the pipes adapted accordingly. Impassioned, a fierce lover of the sound and the legato, he is intent on always improving the sonorous and expressive richness of his instrument.

Michel thanks all his panpipe manufacturers most profusely for their support, their friendship and their generosity. He feels privileged to be able to profit from panpipes made by Ionut Preda (Romania), Antonio Tirabosco (Geneva), Santi Occorso (Ticino), Steffen Küttner (Germany) and Marek Tesluk (Poland).



Santi Occorso and Michel at work !



Page Ensembles

ENSEMBLES

They were born in Marseille, Rome, Arles, thus all made their first steps in the sun spoilt Mediterranean basin.

BELLA TERRA

Quartet and Ensemble

Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Sophie Tirabosco, song
Béatrice Meynet, accordion
Jean-Marie Reboul, piano
avec Yves Marguet, bass
and Louis Delignon, percussions

Photo: Clément Rousset


At least for the duration of a concert they challenged themselves to highlight the brilliance of Southern music, whether it is rooted in the Latin, oriental or gipsy traditions. With vigour and spirit, charm and sensitiveness, they tried to enrich the most beautiful popular tunes by means of high quality arrangements created especially for this unusual and brilliant ensemble.
Colourful, Bella Terra amalgamates graciousness and virtuosity. They play on a vast range of varied and full sounds. The musical world tour gives its rightful place to gipsy melodies of the Balkans, takes part in fiestas in Southern America, highlights the accents of the Mediterranean basin, of Italy and its Neapolitan love songs. On the way, the audience will be given to laughter and to crying.
It's music, music, music...
The curtain lifts and two musicians make their entrance on the stage. One takes his seat at the piano, the other grabs his panpipes. You would expect a concert of the classical sort, wouldn't you? Well, not quite, since nothing happens the "usual" way...

TÊTE DE FLÛTE ET GUEULE DE PIANO

Humoristic spectacle

featuring Michel Tirabosco and Stephane Mayer

by Sophie Tirabosco
Stage-director: Dimitri Anzules
Sound : Benoît Saillet
Lighting : Jérôme Burdet

photo: Kathelijne Reijse Saillet


Affectionate, comical and funny, the two friends from childhood form an extraordinary pair on stage. They are about to embark upon an unexpected settlement of accounts.
Always intent on giving events a surprising turn, Michel Tirabosco and Stéphane Mayer bring their talents into play in their own and queer way, be that with a bottle, a melodeon or an ukulele, all this to the great joy of their audience.
Thanks to their inexhaustible flow of wits, they present a show relating musical history in an absolutely jubilant way. Vivaldi rubs himself at Hard Rock, Ravel competes with Jazz, and very discretely Swiss Yodel also finds its way onto the stage. So, make yourself comfortable and ... just enjoy!
Suitable to any audience.

UNA VOCE


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Denis Fedorov, accordion
Yulia Zimina, mandolin

The trio pan flute, accordion and mandolin was born in 2009. Idea to dialogue these three unusual instruments immediately attracted musicians. If the pan flute, accordion and mandolin do not have their place in the family of orchestral instruments, quality arrangements and breathtaking technique of these three musicians only reinforce the urgency of the associate in concert.
It is therefore natural that the three musicians begin their concert of Baroque music by A. Vivaldi and JS Bach. Curious to address several different and offer the public a varied program, Michel Denis and Yulia styles play high works in color and rich in expression. So you can hear three instruments playing parts sometimes lyrical, naughty or joyful in arias by Mozart and Brahms Hungarian dances, ending with Neapolitan songs.
These three musicians bring together virtuosity and a great talent for interpretation, which lend brilliance and energy to the Ensemble. The Michel Tirabosco Trio offers moving concerts from which emanate authentic warmth and sensitivity. A real understanding unites these passionate musicians.

MICHEL TIRABOSCO TRIO

Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Franck Cottet-Dumoulin, double bass
Jean-Marie Reboul, piano


photo: Franck Cortot

The diversity of selected works also contributes to give the Trio the undeniable ability to interpret varied styles of music and thus satisfy a very large audience: tango, traditional popular pieces, Spanish pieces, South American and Rumanian folk repertoire, Jazz... There is no doubt that so much diversity, talent and passion joined together in one entity is the promise of a marvellous concert.









Page Concert et témoignage de vie

CONCERTS AND TESTIMONIES OF LIFE

Michel Tirabosco is convinced that music is an essential part of life.

At the age of 8 he hears for the first time the Adagio of the Concerto in D minor for two violins by J.S. Bach. It is an emotional revelation. He is fascinated by such beauty and purity.
His father, a baritone, takes him to the Opera early on. At home they listen to Verdi, Puccini, Bizet...
Due to his handicap, Michel chooses the virtually only instrument suited for him. His flute is to become his devoted friend, his confidant, his puzzle at times!

For him, to play music is truly a way of life, as he considers music to be an intrinsic quest of himself. Fascinated by the tone he constantly thrives to achieve a perfect equilibrium between technique, musicality and bodily harmony.
In all simplicity, Michel Tirabosco will relate his life with its three main components: he is a musician, a husband and father as well as a handicapped person.
He will also present his panpipes, drawing a note or two from it here and there.
Should you want to organize a concert combined with anecdotes from Michel Tirabosco's life, please do not hesitate to contact him for further information.

Page Discography

DISCOGRAPHY

You may order CDs by writing directly to Michel Tirabosco, using the page FORM : they will be forwarded to you by postal services.
Price in Switzerland: CHF 25.00 each plus 2.00 for postage.
Price for UE: EUR 20.00 each plus 5.00 for postage.

L'ENVOL

5 tracks


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Michel Tirabosco and Gabin Ferra, composition and orchestration
Jean-Marie Reboul, piano and arrangement

CD Price (shipping included):
Switzerland: 11 CHF - UE: 11 €
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Extract : L'Envol

Single ÉCHAPPEES BAROQUES

MICHEL TIRABOSCO (2 tracks)


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Ensemble Concordia Discors (Winter of Vivaldi)


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Extract : La Folia

VOL D'ETE

TRIO BELLA TERRA


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Sophie Tirabosco, song
Jean-Marie Reboul, piano





Extract : Sanie cu zurgalai

PULSATIONS

MICHEL TIRABOSCO TRIO


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Franck Cottet-Dumoulin, double bass
Jean-Marie Reboul, piano
VDE-GALLO CD-1366

Extract : L'alouette

SPRING

BACH AND VIVALDI


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Denis Fedorov, accordion
Ensemble Concordia Discors
VDE-GALLO CD-1303


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WORKS FOR PANPIPES
AND ORCHESTRA


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Volgograd Philarmonic Orchestra
VDE-GALLO CD-1258


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NOMADES


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes and song
Sophie Blanchart, guitar and song
VDE-GALLO CD-1336



Extract : Dancing brave

L'HEURE BLEUE


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Nathalie Chatelain, harp
VDE-GALLO CD-1211



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BEST OF
MICHEL TIRABOSCO

Vol.1

Classic panpipes
VDE-GALLO CD-1241


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BEST OF
MICHEL TIRABOSCO

Vol.2


Panpipes and cords
VDE-GALLO CD-1242



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BEST OF
MICHEL TIRABOSCO

Vol.3


Métissages (Interbreedings)
VDE-GALLO CD-1243



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ENSEMBLE KORDEPAN

Vol.3


panpipes, guitars, double bass
VDE-GALLO CD-1137



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LIBERTES

MICHEL TIRABOSCO TRIO


Michel Tirabosco, panpipes
Franck Cottet-Dumoulin, double bass
Jean-Marie Reboul, piano
VDE-GALLO CD-1273


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Jacqueline TIRABOSCO, Michel's mother, recounts in her book "UNE ENFANCE EXCEPTIONNELLE" her experience as a mother in the face of disability.

To get this book (25CH),
click HERE

Page Videos

VIDEOS


Czardas - Michel Tirabosco Trio

Tête de Flûte et Gueule de Piano

Samoëens Concert

Gabriel's oboe

Presentation
TSR Interview
Mariinsky
OBS TV (Korea)
Traditional Gypsy (TSR)
Dancing brave
Mélanie René and Michel Tirabosco
Adios nonino (TSR)
Spring (Vivaldi)
Winter (Vivaldi)
Concerto in C (Haydn)
Oblivion (Le Dernier Concert)
World premiere for 2 panpipes (F. Hoch)

Page Photos

PHOTOS

INTRODUCTORY TEXT FOR YOUR CONCERT ORGANISATION

Michel Tirabosco, born in Rome, grew up in an artistic family in Geneva, where he starts playing the panpipes at the age of 7. At 20 years of age he is the first ever to obtain a certificate for flute with his panpipes, topping this off with congratulations from the jury.
He pursues his studies at the Geneva Music Academy (Conservatoire Supérieur), graduating with a Diploma of Musical Culture (harmony, orchestration, composition), also receiving the Price of the State Council.
He gives his first concert with a symphony orchestra at the age of 16.
At 18 he records his first CD. In view of his talent the media consider him to be the young prodigy of panpipes. He thus started a career as a soloist, giving concerts throughout the world.
At 20 years of age he records a CD in the Lausanne Cathedral, and at 22 another one with the harpist Chantal Mathieu. Together with the Argentine pianist Miguel Angel Estrella he then embarks upon a tour of South America and Europe.
He is also regularly invited to play before the Grand-Duke at Bourglinster Castle in Luxemburg.
Moreover he is chosen to give the closing concert at the composers' competition "Queen Marie-José of Italy". At the age of 25 he undertakes a tour of the USA, giving 12 concerts, including one of the prestigious Myra Hess Concerts in Chicago. Since 2000 the famous concert agency Hörtnagel invited him several times to perform in Munich and Nuremberg.
As a great lover of the stage, he discovers the world of theatre, giving 17 performances at the Geneva Pitoëff Theatre, together with his Michel Tirabosco Trio.

In 2007 the Rotary Club of France names him unanimously the "Golden Talent of the Year".
In 2010 he is the guest of honour at the Vladimir Spivakov Foundation, giving several concerts in Moscow, notably in the Kremlin.
He subsequently is invited several times to perform in Moscow as well as in Saint-Petersburg.
In May 2014 he plays in the Mariinsky-Theatre under the direction of Valery Gergiev.
With a view to expanding the musical literature for panpipes, Michel Tirabosco has commissioned several concertos.
Reputed directors and orchestras invited him to Turkey (Orchestra of the European Communities), to Lebanon (Soloists of Amsterdam), to Russia (Philharmonic Orchestras of St. Petersburg and of Volgograd, Mariinsky Orchestra, Ermitage Orchestra), to Belgium (Les Musiciens d'Europe), to Switzerland (Chamber Orchestras of Neuchâtel and Fribourg, String Orchestra of St.Gall; the Bellerive Festival, I Barocchisti), etc.
All in all Michel Tirabosco has recorded 15 CDs as a duett, a quartett or with orchestra.
To play music is truly a way of life for Michel, music being an intrinsic quest of himself. Fascinated by the sound, he constantly strives to find the perfect equilibrium between technique, musicality and bodily harmony.


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GUESTBOOK



Do you have a memory of a concert? You want to testify about what you felt? Or testify about an encounter with Michel or the musicians? Do not hesitate to write to us to share your thoughts. Thank you!
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"Hello, Yesterday, I was at the Geneva Brass Quintet concert held in EPFL, where I had a chance to listen to your music for the first time. I want to thank you, as your music inspired me, and I haven't listened something such fascinating for a long time, until yesterday. Again, thank you very much for playing your music. Best regards."

A.T.

"J'étais à Montreux aux Jardins de la Dolce Riviera pour un magnifique moment. Michel Tirabosco nous a enchantés de son art si accompli, par sa remarquable énergie légère et profonde. ../.. Lorsqu'il serre sa flûte de pan tendrement contre lui, c'est toute la musique qu'il embrasse de mille baisers d'harmonies. Sur une tarentelle, je crois alors avoir aperçu les statues des Jardins danser... Les étoiles du ciel de Montreux ont scintillé un peu plus fort, par tant de beauté caressées. Il était bon de respirer un peu de cet air traversé par cette flûte enchanteuse. Merci pour ce royal partage d'émotion vivante."
F.T.

"Merci pour votre inoubliable prestation à Sugnens avec le Geneva Brass Quintett! Fan de flûte de pan depuis ma jeunesse (née en 1945), je possède des vinyles des années 70 (Zamfir) et j'ai assisté à des concerts. Le CD "Nomades" donne un aperçu de votre virtuosité dans différents styles de musique. Je suis toute émue par la finesse et la pureté du son de flûte et de la beauté des voix avec l'accompagnement musical. J'ai envie de d'écouter d'autres concerts, à des endroits accessibles en transport public."
M.K.

"Bravo pour votre musique paradisiaque et charmante et aussi la belle voix de votre charmante femme Sophie.
Nous écoutons le disque Bella Terra avec grand plaisir à la maison et dans la voiture.
Merci pour les bons moments que nous passons grâce à vous, charmant couple avec vos enfants musiciens.
Tout le meilleur pour cette année avec le plaisir de vous revoir et entendre !!!!
Cordiales pensées."
E.S.


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LINKS




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