Fabian Ziegler

UPCOMING EVENT
1.4.2023
| Location:
Gemeinde- und Kulturzentrum Aadorf
Swiss Percussion Night

BIOGRAPHY

In his young career, Fabian Ziegler has already achieved a goal in commissioning stunning new repertoire for percussion. He is committed to giving life to innovative compositions by renowned composers, such as John Psathas, Avner Dorman, Serj Tankian, Arash Safaian, Daniel Schnyder and many more. His goal is to elevate percussion repertoire to another level, working on original and meaningful projects with leading composers in the international music world. Fabian Ziegler is committed to bring the best of percussion repertoire to the people, to introduce them new and striking pieces for solo percussion and chamber music with percussion instruments.

Born in Switzerland, he completed his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Music at the Zurich University of the Arts with Prof. Klaus Schwärzler, Prof. Raphael Christen, Prof. Benjamin Forster, Martin Grubinger and Prof. Rainer Seegers. In addition to his regular studies, he also took part in international masterclasses with Katarzyna Mycka, Jean Geoffroy, Svet Stoyanov, Conrado Moya, Beverly Johnston, and many more.

In December 2017, Fabian Ziegler won the Migros Culture Percentage Study Prize for the second time since 2015 for his extraordinary solo performance during the instrumental music competition. Since 2017 he has also been a scholarship holder of the Friedl-Wald-Stiftung and the Rahn Kulturfonds. In 2018 & 2020 he won the Kiefer-Hablitzel / Göhner Music Prize and was a semi-finalist at the International TROMP Percussion Competition in both years.

CONCERTS

Swiss Percussion Night
Fabian Ziegler, Percussion
April 1, 2023
| 20:00
Gemeinde- und Kulturzentrum Aadorf
"Chicago" in Concert
City Light Symphony Orchestra; Kevin Griffiths, Conductor
April 15, 2023
| 19:30
KKL Luzern
"Chicago" in Concert
City Light Symphony Orchestra; Kevin Griffiths, Conductor
April 16, 2023
| 18:30
KKL Luzern
Förderpreisvergabe Kanton Thurgau
Fabian Ziegler, Percussion
June 7, 2023
Greuterhof, Islikon
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 10, 2023
| 20:00
Die Glocke, Bremen
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 11, 2023
| 20:00
Staatstheater Braunschweig
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 14, 2023
| 20:00
Kölner Philharmonie
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 17, 2023
| 19:00
Frauenkirche Dresden
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 18, 2023
| 19:00
Philharmonie Essen
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 20, 2023
| 19:30
Alte Reithalle, Elmshorn
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 22, 2023
| 19:00
Heiligen-Geist-Kirche, Wismar
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 23, 2023
| 19:00
Gutshaus Stolpe
On Tour with New Century Chamber Orchestra
Daniel Hope, Violin; Alexey Botvinov, Piano; New Century Chamber Orchestra
June 25, 2023
| 19:00
Kurhaus Wiesbaden
TrioColores - Soirée Française
TrioColores, Percussion
August 18, 2023
| TBC
kleiner Saal, Tonhalle Zürich
Brugg Festival 2023
Fabian Ziegler, Percussion
September 7, 2023
| 12:15
Kultursaal Odeon, Brugg
Pastoral - Resonart & TrioColores
TrioColores, Percussion; Resonart Ensemble; Jonas Bürgin, Conductor
September 22, 2023
| 18:00
evangelische Kirche Arosa
Pastoral - Resonart & TrioColores
TrioColores, Percussion; Resonart Ensemble; Jonas Bürgin, Conductor
September 24, 2023
| 17:00
Schloss Lenzburg
Pastoral - Resonart & TrioColores
TrioColores, Percussion; Resonart Ensemble; Jonas Bürgin, Conductor
September 29, 2023
| 19:30
Johanneskirche Zürich
Pastoral - Resonart & TrioColores
TrioColores, Percussion; Resonart Ensemble; Jonas Bürgin, Conductor
September 30, 2023
| 19:30
Phönix Theater Steckborn
Pastoral - Resonart & TrioColores
TrioColores, Percussion; Resonart Ensemble; Jonas Bürgin, Conductor
September 30, 2023
| 16:15
Kloster Fischingen
TrioColores - Soirée Française
TrioColores, Percussion
November 10, 2023
| TBC
TBC
TrioColores - Soirée Française
TrioColores, Percussion
November 12, 2023
| 17:00
Barocksaal, Villa Mettlen

PROJECTS

"Circles" by Arkadiusz Katny

This new percussion concerto for choir and solo percussion, commissioned by Fabian Ziegler and the Zürcher Singakademie, was premiered on 5th February 2022 in Zurich.

"The All-Seeing Sky" by John Psathas

This new double concerto for marimba, vibraphone and orchestra, commissioned by Fabian Ziegler, Christchurch Symphony, Orchestra Wellington, City Light Concerts, was premiered on 14th May 2022 in Christchurch (NZ).

"Ex-Machina" by Arash Safaian

This new percussion concerto, commissioned by Fabian Ziegler, Musikkollegium Winterthur and Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, was premiered on 8th October 2022 in Winterthur.

New Triple Concerto by Avner Dorman

A percussion trio and a symphony orchestra. Two already complete ensembles are united in a new commission project with the Israeli world star Avner Dorman. Timeframe to be announced

DISCOGRAPHY

Spotlight on John Williams

Valentine Michaud (Saxophon). Fabian Ziegler (Vibraphone). Diego Caruso (Double Bass).  Kevin Griffiths (Conductor). City Light Symphony Orchestra.

Modern Gods

Modern Gods. Fabian Ziegler (Percussion), Akvilė Šileikaitė (Piano) Music by John Psathas - Sound: Mario Bruderhofer. Design: Lauryna Narkeviciute. Price: CHF 25.- (incl. sending in CH) 

Gods, Rhythms, Human

Debut CD. Fabian Ziegler (Percussion), Akvilė Šileikaitė; Benjamin Engeli (Piano), Luca Staffelbach (Vibraphone). Credits - Sound: Mario Bruderhofer. Photo: Akvilė Šileikaitė. Design: Marija Krasnovskyte. ARS Produktion: Annette Schumacher. Price: CHF 20.- (incl. sending in CH) 

MUSIC

Halo - III. Angelus - John Psathas

RealBadNow - V. RealBadNow - John Psathas (*1966)

RealBadNow - III. Prepare for Defiant Acts of Radical Imagination - John Psathas (*1966)

Atalanta - John Psathas (*1966)

In The Fire Of Conflict - Christos Hatzis (*1953)

Interzones - Bruce Hamilton (*1966)

Quartet - Steve Reich (*1936) (excerpts 1st movement)

Quartet - Steve Reich (*1936) (excerpts 2nd & 3rd movement)

Rebonds B - Iannis Xenakis (1922 - 2001)

Bad Touch - Casey Cangelosi (*1981)

Soirée Française - TrioColores

Petite Suite - IV. Ballet - Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918)

Ghanaia - Matthias Schmitt (*1958)

Catching Shadows - Ivan Trevino (*1983)

CONTACT

GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Marianne Schmocker Artists International
+1 631 470 0393
mschockerartists@gmail.com
www.marianneschmockerartists.com
MANAGEMENT
USA
Schmidt Artists International, Inc.
M. Patricia Handy
+1 212 421 8500
info@schmidtart.com
www.schmidtart.com
PRESS CONTACT
WildKat PR - Friederike Albrecht
+49 (0) 40 - 41623432
friederike@wildkatpr.com
https://wildkatpr.com/contact/
DIRECT CONTACT
office@fabianziegler.ch