VE - Valsassina Ensemble Wienhome

It was founded by León de Castillo, the architect of an exciting series of social and musical events which brought together the circle of friends who now make up the ensemble. Their debut concert took place at the Diplomatic Academy in March 2013.

The name was chosen for them in recog-nition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna. Valsassina is an austrian family of high - aristocratic heritage, originally from Gorizia and their name literally derived from Valle-sassina.

León layed the focus of the ensemble on repertoire of the 19th, 20th and 21st century, performing at each concert

repertoire of contemporary composers as Roberto Abraham, Wilhelm Spuller, Gavin Gamboa, Lorenz Müller amongst others, playing therefore many world premieres.

In addition to that, the ensemble focuses on interdisciplinary projects to build bridges between classical music and/or electronical music, alternative pop music, fine / visual arts, history and politics.

The young viennese chamber orchestra made several debuts at reknowned Concert Halls during their successful journey, as in the New Yorker Carnegie Hall, at both of the prime concert-locations in Vienna: Wiener Musikverein and Wiener Konzerthaus, as also at the Mexican State Opera 'Palacio Bellas Artes'.

The famous cellist and conductor Heinrich Schiff prepared the V.E. for concerts between 2013-2016.

FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

We are very proud to participate as the Festival Orchestra of the "Primavera Festival Wien" since their first edition in 2013.

Our musical contributions took us to a journey for human rights through many concerthalls in Vienna, as the Wiener Musikverein, the Wiener Konzerthaus, the Diplomatic Academy Vienna, the Palace of the French Embassy in Vienna, Schlosstheater Schönbrunn,

the Theater Odeon, the Tschauner Bühne, the Palace Schönburg and the University of Music and Performing Arts amongst others.

Furthermore we present at the Festival several compositions of Marcel Rubin in Cooperation with 'Doblinger Musikverlag'. The focus of the repertoire during the programm of the Festival lies mostly on music with political context and/or on music with context to human

rights and on interdisciplinary projects.

In 2018 we celebrated and/or commemorated several composers as Hanns Eisler, Paul Hindemith, Egon Neumann and also several politicians as Hubert Pfoch or the former mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas.

Besides music from the 20th century,

we also present contemporary music to create spaces and a public for young

composers.

During the following editions of the festival we will perform several new compositions of the composer Gavin Gamboa. Stay Tuned!

www.primaverafestival.at

TRAILER

Our Trailer "Tanzen anders als die anderen" shows our work until the year 2017 (new trailer coming up soon!)

Heinrich Schiff, who led several rehearsals and supported the Valsassina Ensemble at numerous projects, tells us about his opinion on young independent classical music projects in Vienna and the importance of rehearsing.

TV Report, Concert Diplomatic Academy

TV - Report
Diplomatic Academy

Étienne Nicolas Méhul - Vainement Pharaon

León de Castillo

Étienne Nicolas Méhul - Vainement Pharaon

León de Castillo

Valsassina Ensemble Debut:

ORF Radiokulturhaus Vienna

We will accompany the pop artist Sir Tralala at our debut at the concert hall of Austrian National Television and Radio.

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Bal Paré

at Sofiensäle

As a part of the wonderful "Bal Paré" we performed for the first time at the renomated venue "Sofiensäle" in Vienna, where once Karajan used to record gramophone records.

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Debut at

Theater ODEON Vienna

In October 2018 we had our debut at the Theater ODEON, performing music of Hanns Eisler.

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Tschauner Bühne

Vienna

The Tschauner Bühne is a traditional austrian stage in Vienna, which is a World heritage site selected by the UNESCO.

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Eisler Forum

Schönburg

Commemorating Hanns Eisler on his 120th anniversary at Palais Schönburg.

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VALSASSINA ENSEMBLE
2019

We are very much looking forward to our 6th season in 2019!

Many wonderful projects will be coming up!

EISLER FORUM
2019

We will perform on July 7th at the Palais Schönburg as a part of the multidisciplinary "Eisler Forum", which includes science, music, diplomacy and politics.

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL VIENNA

2019

The members and the board of directors of the Valsassina Ensemble are eagerly awaiting the next exciting performances in cooperation with the Primavera Festival Wien.

NEW CONCERT
FORMATS

We will present two new concert formats to complete our yearly program as a part of our plans for the future!

Stay tuned!

LEÓN DE CASTILLO

HEAD OF THE VALSASSINA ENSEMBLE

León managed to put together top musicians from his generation including some promising newcomers to be able to create a sound which is rather unusual as a steady accompaniment for a singer. The sensitive sound of the string instruments melt in a sensual way with his voice, creating a lithe, yearning and smooth tone. His most important goal is to work with authenticity and credibility and to explore new ways for classical music.

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BERNHARD VOSS

NEW HEAD CHEF CONDUCTOR

In 2018 we present our new head chef conductor Bernhard Voss. Bernhard studied at the University for music and performing Arts Vienna and is one of the most promising talents in Europe.

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL

2018 !

As the main Festival Orchestra of the Primavera Festival Wien we will perform at the Palais Schönburg, at the Tschauner Bühne and at the Theater ODEON.

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL CONCERTS 2018 WITH BERNHARD VOSS

As the year before the Valsassina Ensemble has invited
Filip Paluchowski to conduct the 2016 Primavera Festival Concerts.

MEMORIAL CONCERTS

2018

Together with the "Primavera Festival Wien" we will perform at several memorial concerts in 2018, as at the Tschauner Bühne for the former Vice Mayor Hubert Pfoch and at the Theater Odeon for Lázaro Cárdenas.

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL 2016 !

We will participate at two concerts at the Diplomatic Academy Vienna during the Primavera Festival Vienna (10.03.2016 & 12.05.2016)
> www.primaverafestival.at

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL CONCERTS 2016 WITH FILIP PALUCHOWSKI

As the year before the Valsassina Ensemble has invited
Filip Paluchowski to conduct the 2016 Primavera Festival Concerts.

RECORDINGS WITH SIR TRALALA

Our young musicians prepared together with Sir Tralala aka David Hebenstreit and Alexander Nefzger (Tonmeister of the Burgtheater Vienna) at the Ensemble Theater in Vienna.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT WITH GAVIN GAMBOA

The US american composer Gavin Gamboa visited us in Vienna during fall of 2015.

An interdisciplinary project was reated together with Laxla Productions.

USA Tour: our Debut at

Carnegie Hall, New York City

Designed by architect William Burnet Tuthill and built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1891, it is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for both classical music and popular music.

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Mexico Tour: our Debut at

Sala Nezahualcóyotl

One of the most important Concert Halls in Latinamerica - a 2500 seat Concert Hall in Mexico City.

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Mexico Tour: our Debut at

Palacio de Bellas Artes

The State Opera House of Mexico'Palacio de Bellas Artes' is the most important cultural center in Mexico City as well as the rest of the country of Mexico.

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Mexico Tour: our Debut at

Teatro Peón Contreras

The Teatro Peón Contreras in Mérida is the most important Theatre of the Peninsula of Yucatán, Mexico.

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Valsassina Soloists!

Schlosstheater Schönbrunn

Twice a Year we celebrate our Cooperations playing several concertos with our members.

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CONCERT IN SCHLOSSTHEATER SCHÖNBRUNN IN APRIL 2015

On April 3rd 2015 the Valsassina Ensemble Vienna performs a Concert at the Schlosstheater Schönbrunn with the conductor Filip Paluchowski and the Cellist Jakob Stepp.

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL 2015 CONCERT WITH R. ABRAHAM

The Valsassina Ensemble cooperates with the mexican composer Roberto Abraham and will play for the first time 3 compositions of him in Vienna (Schlosstheater Schönbrunn)

CARNEGIE HALL

DEBUT 2014

The Valsassina Ensemble Vienna is pleased to announce our Debut at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City, USA.

MEXICAN STATE OPERA DEBUT
PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES

In spring 2014 we had the great pleasure of playing or Debut at the most important Hall of Mexico City. Soloists: Ethel Merhaut, Soprano & León de Castillo, Tenor.

Heinrich Schiff

preparing the Valsassina Ensemble

During the years 2013 - 2016 the renowned Cellist and Conductor Heinrich Schiff prepared the Valsassina Ensemble for concerts. Thank you Heinrich! We miss you.

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Heinrich Schiff

preparing the Valsassina Ensemble

During the years 2013 - 2016 the renowned Cellist and Conductor Heinrich Schiff prepared the Valsassina Ensemble for concerts. Thank you Heinrich! Vielen Dank lieber Heinrich!

> For further information, click on the image to the left

Heinrich Schiff

preparing the Valsassina Ensemble

During the years 2013 - 2016 the renowned Cellist and Conductor Heinrich Schiff prepared the Valsassina Ensemble for concerts. Thank you Heinrich! Vielen Dank lieber Heinrich!

> For further information, click on the image to the left

Heinrich Schiff

preparing the Valsassina Ensemble

During the years 2013 - 2016 the renowned Cellist and Conductor Heinrich Schiff prepared the Valsassina Ensemble for concerts. Thank you Heinrich! Vielen Dank lieber Heinrich!

> For further information, click on the image to the left

HEINRICH

SCHIFF

Heinrich Schiff prepared us for concerts between 2013 - 2016.

Thank you Heinrich! We miss you.

VIENNA
SERIES

Our Vienna Series will continue as our main Series at the Gas Palais with Marta Gardolinska conducting the Haydn Cello Concerto in D mayor amongst other oeuvres.

PRIMAVERA

FESTIVAL 2016

The Valsassina Ensemble performs again at the venue they had their debut concert: the Diplomatic Academy Vienna.

NEW
REPERTOIRE

During the cooperation mit Filip Paluchowski we will perform a new repertoire! Stay tuned!

Primavera Festival 2016

Music Theatre - Erich Lessing

In Cooperation with the drama group "kollekTief" the Valsassina Ensemble performed at the fourth Edition of the Primavera Festival during a Music Theatre play compositions of Paul Hindemith, Roberto Abraham and Gustav Mahler.

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Primavera Festival 2016

Concert at the Diplomatic Academy

We performed in cooperation with Monocam, TriVerb productions, and Laxla Production at a commemorative event of the Primavera Festival Wien at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.

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Sir Tralala

Pathetic Defense

Our young musicians prepared together with Sir Tralala aka David Hebenstreit and Alexander Nefzger (Tonmeister of the Burgtheater Vienna) at the Ensemble Theater in Vienna.

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(c) Butterbrot Wien

Interdisciplinary Event with

Teaching Machine and Gavin Gamboa

The US american composer Gavin Gamboa visited us in Vienna during fall of 2015. An interdisciplinary project was reated together with Laxla Productions.

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GILBERTO BOSQUES - DEDICATION

Valsassina Ensemble dedicated several concerts since 2012 to the mexican Consul - Gilberto Bosques - also know as the "MEXICAN SCHINDLER" - he saved more than 44.000 people by giving them Visas to Mexico.

COOPERATION WITH DAVID HEBENSTREIT

In 2016 our young Ensemble will produce its first cross over project with Indie Music. More News to follow soon!

MEXICO TOUR 2015

The Valsassina Ensemble Vienna plays for the second time in Mexico - touring during November 2015 in the South East Coast.

DEBUTS: CAMPECHE, CIUDAD DEL CARMEN

In November 2015 the Ensemble will play their Debut concerts with Marta Gardolinska at the 'Teatro de la Ciudad' of Ciudad del Carmen and at the 'Teatro Juan de la Cabada' in Campeche.

Mexico Tour 2015

Concert at Playa del Carmen

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

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Mexico Tour 2015

Mexican Caribbean

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

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Mexico Tour 2015

Concert at Teatro Peón Contreras

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

> For further information, click on the image to the left

Mexico Tour

2015

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

> For further information, click on the image to the left

Mexico Tour 2015

Concert in Campeche

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

> For further information, click on the image to the left

Mexico Tour 2015

Concert in Chicxulub Puerto

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

> For further information, click on the image to the left

Mexico Tour 2015

Concert at Hacienda Paraíso

In Cooperation with Cultura Yucatan AC, the composer Roberto Abraham and several other partners we organised our second tour to Mexico in November 2016.

> For further information, click on the image to the left

NEW DIRECTION IN 2015

Starting 2015 a new direction of the Orchestra started to work for the next seasons. News coming up soon !

PRIMAVERA FESTIVAL CONCERTS 2015 WITH FILIP PALUCHOWSKI

The Valsassina Ensemble has invited
Filip Paluchowski to conduct the 2015 Primavera Festival Concerts.

JAKOB STEPP PLAYS HAYDN - CELLO CONCERTO

The Valsassina Ensemble Vienna is pleased to announce the performance of Joseph Haydns C Mayor Cello Concert which will be performed by Jakob Stepp - an excellent student of Heinrich Schiff.

VALSASSINA SOLOISTS -
Nov. 2014

In Winter 2014 we played a concert at the Viennese Gaspalais, playing for the first time Shostakovichs Chamber Symphony (a.o.)

Charity Concert for the Philippines

Wiener Ehrbar Saal

In Cooperation with the United Nations Women's Guild, Embassy of the Philippines in Vienna and Ambassador H.E. Ms. Lourdes O. Yparraguirre.

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Primavera Festival: our Debut at

Wiener Musikverein

Come and join us at our Debut at the Wiener Musikverein The programm features compositions by exiled composers in Mexico and mexican Repertoire.

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Viva México! Concert Debut at

Wiener Konzerthaus

In Cooperation with the Austrian-mexican Society, Embassy of Mexico in Vienna and Ambassador H.E. Mr. Luis Alfonso de Alba Góngora.

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Debut at the

Schlosstheater Schönbrunn

In January 2014 the Valsassina Ensemble had its Debut Concert at the baroque Schlosstheater Schönbrunnn.

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Valsassina Soloists!

Konzertreihe

Twice a Year we celebrate our Cooperations playing several concertos with our members at the Viennese Gaspalais.

> For further information, click on the image to the left

COOPERATION WITH DOBLINGER

Starting in 2013 / 2014 we cooperate with Music Publisher 'Musikhaus Doblinger Wien'.

Works of their artists will be played by Valsassina Ensemble.

WIENER MUSIKVEREIN DEBUT

The Valsassina Ensemble celebrated a Debut Concert at the Wiener Musikverein together with the Soprano Ethel Merhaut, the tenor León de Castillo and the conductor Marc Leroy Calatayud.

CONCERTS IN MEXICO 2014

The Valsassina Ensemble Vienna is pleased to announce 22 upcoming concerts in Mexico.

These concerts take place in Mexico City, Cuernavaca and Mérida.

WIENER KONZERTHAUS DEBUT

Last fall on September 17th the Valsassina Ensemble played a Debut Concert at the distinguished Wiener Konzerthaus under the baton of Marta Gardolinska.

COOPERATION WITH STRING WINGS

Valsassina Ensemble Vienna started in 2012 a cooperatoin with the international string cooperation String Wing.

COOPERATION WITH AUSTRIAN COMPOSER WILHELM SPULLER

In summer 2012 we started a new cooperation with Wilhelm Spuller.
He studied in Vienna at the Music University and at the Conservatory of the City of Vienna.

COOPERATION WITH US-COMPOSER GAVIN GAMBOA

To continue Valsassina Ensembles tradition the Ensemble decided to agreee on a new cooperation with a contemporary composer.

COOPERATION WITH THE MEXICAN COMPOSER ROBERTO ABRAHAM

In fall 2014 we started a new cooperation with a talented composer: Roberto Abraham. He studied in Vienna and Salzburg.

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Kaiserhaus

León de Castillo, Tenor | George Henry Jackson, Conductor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Imperial Palace Hofburg

Yury Revich, Violin | Juan Martin Micelli, Conductor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palace of the French Embassy

Ethel Merhaut, Soprano | Marc Leroy Calatayud, Conductor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Schönburg

León de Castillo | Lorenz Müller Conductor

CONSULTING GROUP

Dr. THOMAS ROTHSCHILD

Due to new demands and challenges we started a cooperation with Dr. Thomas Rothschild, who will serve us in the future as our consultant.

VIENNESE PALACE

SERIES

Suiting the viennese culture of musical performances at the distinguished concert halls at the "Wiener Palais" - we started our first concert and event series in different palaces in Vienna.

ATRIUM YOUNG ARTISTS

The collective of artists "Atrium Young Artists" - also known as AYA - will collaborate with us and we will be included to their Artist list.

COOPERATION WITH ATELIER

RAINER & STRAUSS

Our chosen graphic studio will be the Atelier Rainer & Strauss.

Web Design, Social Media and Video Productions !

COOPERATION WITH INGMAR BECK & JUAN MARTIN MICELLI

The Valsassina Ensemble Vienna will start a cooperation with two young conductors Ingmar Beck and Juan Martin Micelli.

A NEW HOMEPAGE

www.valsassinaensemble.com

goes online !

ONLINE ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER

facebook.com/valsassina.ensemble

&

twitter.com/ValsassinaE

INVITATION LORENZ MÜLLER

We invited the young viennese conductor Lorenz Müller to cooperate with us at our last event at Palais Schönburg.

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Kaiserhaus

León de Castillo, Tenor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Rothschild

León de Castillo, Tenor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Ehrenreich

León de Castillo, Tenor | Jack Ridley, Conductor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Württemberg

León de Castillo, Tenor | Jack Ridley, Conductor

Viennese Palace Series
- our first steps

The beginning of Valsassina Ensemble Vienna.The name was chosen for them in recognition of their regular rehearsals and recordings at the Thurn-Valsassina palace in central Vienna.

> Palais Coloredo

León de Castillo, Tenor | Jack Ridley, Conductor

CY & EP

Valsassina Ensemble was born in our social gatherings at the viennese Palais Thurn-Valsassina.

EVENT AT VIENNESE KAISERHAUS

Our first Event will take place at the viennese Palais Kaiserhaus. The Conductor Filip Paluchowski will lead the coaching of the music direction.

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS

Our members are international students and graduates of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, the Conservatory of Vienna, the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, the Joseph Haydn Conservatory Eisenstadt and the Mozarteum Salzburg

VALSASSINA ENSEMBLE IS

BORN !

Let's celebrate !

Contact:

The Valsassina Ensemble Vienna - www.valsassinaensemble.com - Imprint

Directory Board:

León de Castillo, Slavisa Zezelj, Florian Moser, Max Smirzitz