Alexei Aigui & Ensemble 4'33" (Алексей Айги и Ансамбль 4'33")

Alexeï Aïgui – violin, composition Alwyn Tomas Westbrooke – violin Darya Filippenko – viola Ekaterina Gorynina – cello Rosie Salvucci – double bass A new project by composer and violinist Alexeï Aïgui, created in collaboration with European classical musicians. In this ensemble, Aïgui performs with a small chamber group, featuring a solo improvising violin that introduces an element of spontaneity and freedom, making each performance unique. New compositions have been written for this project, alongside fragments of Aïgui’s film music and reworked pieces originally composed for Ensemble 4’33’’, which has been active for 30 years, as well as music from renowned films and theatrical productions. The programme includes: Second Hand Tango Equus (music for ballet or contemporary dance) Music from films such as Country of the Deaf, The Truth (dir. Hirokazu Kore-eda), and others. The programme has been successfully performed in London, Tallinn, and Riga. Alexeï Aïgui One of the most outstanding and versatile Russian composers. His music for the film Country of the Deaf became a landmark and transformed attitudes toward film music in Russia. Aïgui blends minimalism, neoclassicism, and avant-garde, combining strict form with expressiveness and emotional depth. Aïgui has composed over 50 soundtracks, working with directors such as Raoul Peck, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Pascal Bonitzer, Valery Todorovsky, and Andrey Proshkin. His music featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary I Am Not Your Negro (Raoul Peck), as well as films that won BAFTA, César, and Emmy awards. In 2024, his music was once again featured at the Cannes Film Festival. As a violinist, Aïgui collaborates with musicians worldwide, including Pierre Bastien, Mina Agossi, and Keisuke Ota. He performs at prestigious festivals and concert venues across Europe, Japan, and Russia, participating in international projects. His latest initiatives include the FAR trio with musicians from France and Argentina, as well as Cordes Sensibles. His music has been released on labels in France, Germany, Japan, the USA, and Russia. In 2024, a new retrospective collection of his film music was released in France. Alwyn Tomas Westbrooke A violinist, composer, and conductor from New Zealand, Westbrooke is one of the most versatile performers of contemporary music. He is a member of ensembles El Perro Andaluz, Tema, and Polytheistic. His work spans various genres, from chamber music to musical theatre and crossovers with popular music. In addition to his concert activities, he leads the new music ensemble at the Dresden University of Music. Darya Filippenko One of the most sought-after violists of her generation and a laureate of international competitions. She has performed at some of the world’s finest concert venues, including the Berlin Philharmonie and the Moscow Philharmonic. She collaborates with Yuri Bashmet and other renowned musicians. Her repertoire includes classical, baroque, and contemporary compositions. She is currently based in Bologna, Italy. Ekaterina Gorynina A cellist and versatile musician, Gorynina performs classical, baroque, jazz, and contemporary music. Her artistic focus includes chamber music and theatre productions. She actively collaborates with European composers and performs at international festivals. Rosie Salvucci A double bassist from the USA, based in Berlin since 2017. She specialises in authentic historical performance and collaborates with orchestras across Europe. She also records music for film and television. Her repertoire spans from baroque to contemporary academic music. ———————————————– Alexeï Aïgui – Violine, Komposition Alwyn Tomas Westbrooke – Violine Darya Filippenko – Viola Ekaterina Gorynina – Cello Rosie Salvucci – Kontrabass Ein neues Projekt des Komponisten und Violinisten Alexeï Aïgui, entstanden in Zusammenarbeit mit europäischen klassischen Musiker:innen. In diesem Ensemble spielt Aïgui mit einer kleinen Kammergruppe, wobei seine improvisierende Solo-Violine ein Element der Spontaneität und Freiheit einbringt, das jede Aufführung einzigartig macht. Für dieses Projekt wurden neue Kompositionen geschrieben, ergänzt durch Fragmente von Aïguis Filmmusik sowie neu arrangierte Werke, die ursprünglich für das Ensemble 4’33’’ entstanden sind, das seit 30 Jahren aktiv ist. Zudem umfasst das Programm Musik aus bekannten Filmen und Theaterproduktionen. Programmhöhepunkte: Second Hand Tango Equus (Musik für Ballett oder zeitgenössischen Tanz) Filmmusik, u. a. aus Country of the Deaf, The Truth (Regie: Hirokazu Kore-eda) und weiteren. Das Programm wurde bereits erfolgreich in London, Tallinn und Riga aufgeführt.