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.
ACTUS
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NEW CD !
ODYSSEE
Composition : Michel Tirabosco et Gabin Ferra
Orchestration : Gabin Ferra
Interpretation : Michel Tirabosco
Orchestra : Budapest Scoring Orchestra
01. Fantaisie
02. Rencontre
03. Renaissance
04. Au Petit Matin
05. Amour
06. L’envie
07. Histoire d’un monde
08. Voyage
09. Contemplation
10. Jeux d’enfants
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Extract : Au petit matinAssociation 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 HEREPage Clips
CAREER 
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.
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 !
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ENSEMBLES
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...
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
MICHEL TIRABOSCO TRIO
Michel Tirabosco, panpipes Franck Cottet-Dumoulin, double bass Jean-Marie Reboul, piano
photo: Franck Cortot
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.
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.
NEW !
ODYSSEE
10 titles
Composition : Michel Tirabosco & Gabin Ferra
Orchestration : Gabin Ferra
Interpretation : Michel Tirabosco
Orchestra : Budapest Scoring Orchestra
Extract : Au petit matin
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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Single ÉCHAPPEES BAROQUES
MICHEL TIRABOSCO (2 tracks)
Michel Tirabosco, panpipes Ensemble Concordia Discors (Winter of Vivaldi)
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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'alouetteSPRING
BACH AND VIVALDI
Michel Tirabosco, panpipes Denis Fedorov, accordion Ensemble Concordia Discors VDE-GALLO CD-1303
Extracts
WORKS FOR PANPIPES
AND ORCHESTRA
Michel Tirabosco, panpipes Volgograd Philarmonic Orchestra VDE-GALLO CD-1258
Extract
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
Extract
BEST OF
MICHEL TIRABOSCO
Vol.1
Classic panpipes VDE-GALLO CD-1241
Extract
BEST OF
MICHEL TIRABOSCO
Vol.2
Panpipes and cords VDE-GALLO CD-1242
Extract
BEST OF
MICHEL TIRABOSCO
Vol.3
Métissages (Interbreedings) VDE-GALLO CD-1243
Extract
ENSEMBLE KORDEPAN
Vol.3
panpipes, guitars, double bass VDE-GALLO CD-1137
Extract
LIBERTES
MICHEL TIRABOSCO TRIO
Michel Tirabosco, panpipes Franck Cottet-Dumoulin, double bass Jean-Marie Reboul, piano VDE-GALLO CD-1273
Extract
Jacqueline TIRABOSCO, Michel's mother, recounts in her book "UNE ENFANCE EXCEPTIONNELLE" her experience as a mother in the face of disability.
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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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"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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- Franck Cottet-Dumoulin : CLICK HERE
- Denis Fedorov : CLICK HERE
- George Vassilev : CLICK HERE
- Nathalie Chatelain : CLICK HERE
- Ulrich Herkenhoff : CLICK HERE
- Dominique Gesseney : CLICK HERE
