Mersson Boris
(06. 10. 1921 - 13. 11. 2013)
Genre: Classical Music
Biography
* 06. 10. 1921, † 13. 11. 2013.
Boris Mersson, Swiss with Russian ancestry, is a citizen of Montreux. He was born in Berlin and received his first musical instruction in piano and violin at the age of five, he first appeared in public at the age of ten. He completed further piano studies under Isidore Karr in Geneva and then in the professional and master class of Henri Stierlin-Vallon at the Lausanne Conservatory. He completed his education to become a conductor under Hermann Scherchen in Zurich and Herbert von Karajan in Lucerne. As a polyvalent musician Boris Mersson operated as soloist, conductor, educationalist and composer. He received numerous awards, both nationally and internationally, for his accomplishments in composition. Piano recitals and chamber music concerts led Boris Mersson to many different cities in Switzerland and Europe, in the USA and Brazil. As a conductor for orchestra he has performed in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, in France at the 'Nuits pianistiques d'Aix-en-Provence' and at the Ravello Sorrento Festival. Boris Mersson's compositions (many of which where specific commissions e.g. from the 'Tonhalle-Gesellschaft' in Zurich) confirm his capacity to work in all musical styles, including the music of the Third Stream.
Boris Mersson, Swiss with Russian ancestry, is a citizen of Montreux. He was born in Berlin and received his first musical instruction in piano and violin at the age of five, he first appeared in public at the age of ten. He completed further piano studies under Isidore Karr in Geneva and then in the professional and master class of Henri Stierlin-Vallon at the Lausanne Conservatory. He completed his education to become a conductor under Hermann Scherchen in Zurich and Herbert von Karajan in Lucerne. As a polyvalent musician Boris Mersson operated as soloist, conductor, educationalist and composer. He received numerous awards, both nationally and internationally, for his accomplishments in composition. Piano recitals and chamber music concerts led Boris Mersson to many different cities in Switzerland and Europe, in the USA and Brazil. As a conductor for orchestra he has performed in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, in France at the 'Nuits pianistiques d'Aix-en-Provence' and at the Ravello Sorrento Festival. Boris Mersson's compositions (many of which where specific commissions e.g. from the 'Tonhalle-Gesellschaft' in Zurich) confirm his capacity to work in all musical styles, including the music of the Third Stream.
Work list
Introduction et Saltarella (1933-1936)
Instrumentation: for piano
Duration: 3' 30"
Manuscript
Cinq pièces burlesques, op. 1 (1937-1938)
A form of impressions
Instrumentation: for piano
1. Sonia et le miroir
2. Colin-Maillard
3. Arc-en-ciel
4. Polichinelle et burlesque
5. Casse-noisette
'Cinq pièces burlesques' was created in 1938 while the composer was a student in the solists' class at the conservatory in Lausanne. He was influenced by the French school, most particularly by the daring incursions made by the 'Group des six'. 'Cinq pièces burlesques' is Boris Mersson's answer to Arthur Honegger's 'Sept pièces brèves'.
Duration: 5' 30"
Manuscript
Instrumentation: for piano
1. Sonia et le miroir
2. Colin-Maillard
3. Arc-en-ciel
4. Polichinelle et burlesque
5. Casse-noisette
'Cinq pièces burlesques' was created in 1938 while the composer was a student in the solists' class at the conservatory in Lausanne. He was influenced by the French school, most particularly by the daring incursions made by the 'Group des six'. 'Cinq pièces burlesques' is Boris Mersson's answer to Arthur Honegger's 'Sept pièces brèves'.
Duration: 5' 30"
Manuscript
Five Short Pieces for Small Orchestra, op.1 (1937-1938/50)
Version for orchestra
Instrumentation: for small orchestra (1.1.2.1/1.1.1.1/2perc/hp/str)
Duration: 10' 00"
Instrumentation: for small orchestra (1.1.2.1/1.1.1.1/2perc/hp/str)
Duration: 10' 00"
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Sonate no. 1, op. 3 (1944/91)
Instrumentation: for violin and piano
1. Moderato - Tranquillo
2. Adagio rubato
3. Allegro agitato
Duration: 28' 30"
Manuscript
Divertissement, op. 4 (1946)
Instrumentation: for reed trio (oboe, clarinet, bassoon) and horn
Duration: 10' 00"
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Ronde burlesque, op. 4a (1947)
Instrumentation: for samll orchestra (2(pic).1.2.1/2.2.1.0/hp.pf[=cel]/perc.str/gtr ad lib.)
Duration: 6' 00"
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Dorfschwalben aus Oesterreich (Josef Strauss, Eduard Schütt) (1946)
Adaptation
Instrumentation: for small orchestra (2.2.2.2/2.2.1.0/timp.perc/str)
Orchestration, introduction and final cadence by Boris Mersson.
Duration: 8' 00"
Instrumentation: for small orchestra (2.2.2.2/2.2.1.0/timp.perc/str)
Orchestration, introduction and final cadence by Boris Mersson.
Duration: 8' 00"
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Capricciosa, op. 5d (1947)
Instrumentation: for oboe and strings
Duration: 4' 00"
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Sinfonietta, op. 6 (1948-1970)
Instrumentation: for orchestra (1.2.0.2/3.0.0.0/timp/str)
1. Allegro deciso2. Scherzo, Allegro vivace3. Adagio assai4. Finale, Allegro giusto
Duration: 16' 00"
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Fantasia, op. 7 (1949)
Instrumentation: for bassoon, strings and percussion
Duration: 6' 00"
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Nocturne, op. 8 (1949-1950)
Instrumentation: for violin, strings and harp (or with piano accompaniment)
Duration: 7' 00"
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Danse pour Hérode et Marianne, op. 9 (1952)
Instrumentation: for a large orchestra (3.3.2.2/2.2.2.1/timp.perc.xyl/str)
Based on Friedrich Hebbel.
Duration: 6' 00"
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Petite Suite, op. 10 (1952-1953)
Instrumentation: for flute, oboe (or violoncello) and piano (or harpsichord)
Duration: 11' 00"
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Undine (1953)
Scenic music
Instrumentation: for ensemble (1.0.0.0/0.3.0.0/gong bells/hp.cel/vn)
Texts: J. Giraudoux
Based on J. Giraudoux.
Duration: 15' 00"
Manuscript
Instrumentation: for ensemble (1.0.0.0/0.3.0.0/gong bells/hp.cel/vn)
Texts: J. Giraudoux
Based on J. Giraudoux.
Duration: 15' 00"
Manuscript
Divertimento, op. 12 (1955-1963)
Instrumentation: for six wind instruments (pic.fl.ca.cl.bn.tpt), two percussion, harpsichord or piano, and strings
Duration: 12' 00"
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Etudes rythmiques, op. 13 (1956)
Instrumentation: for jazz trio (cl/db/perc) and string quartet
Duration: 23' 00"
Manuscript
Caprice, op. 14 (1956)
Instrumentation: for oboe and piano
Duration: 3' 30"
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Eytan Rhapsody, op. 15 (1958-1959)
Concerto for violin and orchestra
Instrumentation: (pic.2.2.2.bcl.2/2.2.3.1/timp.perc/hp.cel/str) (or with piano accompaniment)
Duration: 22' 00"
Manuscript
Instrumentation: (pic.2.2.2.bcl.2/2.2.3.1/timp.perc/hp.cel/str) (or with piano accompaniment)
Duration: 22' 00"
Manuscript
Sonate, op. 16 (1958)
Instrumentation: for clarinet and piano
1. Allegro moderato2. Andante sostenuto3. Allegro brillante
Duration: 20' 00"
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Suite, op. 17 (1959-1960)
Instrumentation: for four saxophones
Duration: 10' 00"
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Zwei Herbstlieder, op. 17b (1959)
Instrumentation: for baritone and piano
Texts: C. Schauwecker
Duration: 8' 00"
Manuscript
Sonate, op. 18 (1959-1960)
Instrumentation: for cello and piano
Duration: 22' 00"
Edition Alstein
Three Monkey Dances, op. 19 (1960)
Instrumentation: for oboe (or clarinet) and piano (also trio with piano)
1. Grimaces2. Around the cage3. Golliwogg goes to town
Duration: 6' 30"
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Musik für Bläserquintett, op. 20 (1960)
Duration: 10' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
3 Pièces provençales, op. 11 (1963)
Instrumentation: for two clarinets and a bassoon (or bass clarinet or basset horn)
1. Pastourelle
2. Ballade
3. Farandole
Also for a trio of double reed instruments.
Duration: 10' 00"
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Moments musicaux, op. 21 (1963)
Instrumentation: for flute (or clarinet), trombone, vibraphone, two double-basses and percussion
Duration: 16' 00"
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Spiel der Komödianten, op. 21b (1958-1962)
Instrumentation: for large orchestra (pic.2.2.2.bcl.2/4.3.3.1/timp.2perc/vib[=xyl].cel.hp/str)
Duration: 5' 30"
Manuscript
Episodes ésotériques, op. 22 (1963)
Instrumentation: for celesta and string quartet (or string orchestra)
1. Allegro2. Andante con moto3. Allegro
Duration: 13' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Gitan Rhapsody, op. 22b (1964)
Instrumentation: for violin and orchestra (2.1.2.1/2.3.3.0/timp.1perc/cel[=bells].hp/str)
Duration: 10' 00"
Edition Bosworth
London
Sound of Seven, op. 24 (1964)
Instrumentation: for oboe (or ssx), four saxophones, double-bass and percussion
Duration: 15' 00"
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Concerto, op. 25 (1965-1966)
Instrumentation: for alto saxophone and large harmonic orchestra (pic.2.2.Ebcl.Bbcl.acl.bcl.2.cbn.4sx.4/2cnt.4.3euph.3.1/timp.2perc/str with db) or with symphonic orchestra (2(pi).2.2.2/4.2.3.1/timp.2perc)
Duration: 20' 00"
Schulz-Verlage
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Terpsichore-Suite, op. 5f (1966)
Instrumentation: for large orchestra (3.2.3.2/4.3.2.1/timp.perc.cel/hp/str)
1. Rigaudon2. Elegie3. Danse rustique
Duration: 13' 30"
Manuscript
Elegie (1966)
Instrumentation: for violoncello (or horn) and piano
From the orchestra suite 'Terpsichore', op. 5f.
Duration: 5' 00"
Ediziun Trais Giats
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Fluidum, op. 26 (1966)
Instrumentation: for piccolo, English horn, viola, violoncello and percussion
Duration: 14' 00"
Manuscript
Hommage à Schoenberg, op. 27 (1966)
Instrumentation: for piccolo, flute, English horn, viola, violoncello and percussion
Duration: 5' 00"
Manuscript
Concerto, op. 29 (1968)
Instrumentation: for piano and harmonic orchestra (2.2.4.2.4/3.2.0.1.0/3.3.1.1/timp.perc/perc) or with a symphonic orchestra (2.2.3.2/4.3.3.1/timp.perc/hp.cel.pf/str)
1. Allegro con brio2. Molto tranquillo e sognando3. Vivace, ma non troppo presto - Toccata
Duration: 18' 00"
Schulz-Verlage
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Der Spiegel, op. 30 (1968)
Instrumentation: for a large orchestra (version for two pianos and three percussionists)
Ballet based on a Japanese tale.
Duration: 43' 00"
Manuscript
Quatro Improvvisazioni, op. 28 (1968-1969)
Instrumentation: for piano, violin and violoncello
Duration: 15' 00"
Edition Alstein
Conjugo metamorfosis, op. 31 (1969)
Instrumentation: for one wind instrument
Duration: 5' 00"
Edition Kunzelmann
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Divertimento in sol maggiore (1970)
Instrumentation: for wind quintet
Based on two sonatas of op 49 by Beethoven.
Duration: 15' 00"
Edition Bosworth
London
Fünf Klavierstücke, op. 23 (1970-1977)
Capricciosa - Sogno - Invention SCHiBlEr - Intermezzo tenero - Imptomptu.
Duration: 14' 00"
Edition Kunzelmann
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Variationen in Es-Dur (1971)
Instrumentation: for violin, violoncello (or horn) and piano (or arrangement for various instruments)
In the classical style over the theme "Brüder, reicht die Hand zum Bunde".
Duration: 7' 00"
Edition Alstein
Thema und Variationen in D-Dur (1971/91)
Instrumentation: for violoncello and piano
In the classical style over the theme "Brüder, reicht die Hand zum Bunde".
Duration: 5' 00"
Edition Alstein
Bravour-Variationen (1971/94)
Instrumentation: for violin solo
In the classical style over the theme "Brüder, reicht mir die Hand zum Bunde".
Duration: 6' 00"
Edition Alstein
Jeux Fantasques, op. 32 (1974)
Instrumentation: for piano
Jeu de main - Jeu de vilains - Toccata.
Duration: 10' 00"
Manuscript
Trois mouvements en Trio, op. 33 (1976)
Instrumentation: for violin, horn and piano
Duration: 15' 00"
Manuscript
Introduction et Rondo pastoral, op. 34 (1977)
Instrumentation: for twelve clarinets
Duration: 12' 00"
Manuscript
Limmat Sketches, op. 35 (1978)
Instrumentation: for harmonic orchestra
Duration: 6' 00"
Schulz-Verlage
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Sonata per chitarra, op. 36 (1978-1979)
Duration: 13' 00"
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Fantasia per sassofono e piano, op. 37 (1979)
Also in a version for a small orchestra (pic.1.1.1.cbl.1/1.1.0.0/1perc/cel.hp/str).
Duration: 15' 00"
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Le Marteau d'argent, op. 38 (1979)
Instrumentation: for large harmonic orchestra (pic.2.2.ca.Ebcl.3Bbcl.2acl.bcl.2.cbn.4sx/4.2cnt.3.2euph.3.2/timp.3perc)
Duration: 10' 00"
Manuscript
Prologue mystique et Danse rituelle, op. 39 (1980-1981)
Instrumentation: for alto and piano
Duration: 9' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Odyssée à quatre, op. 40 (1981)
Instrumentation: for reed quartet (ob[=ca].cl[=bcl].Ebsx.bn)
Duration: 12' 00"
Edition Kunzelmann
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Concertation, op. 41 (1982-1983)
Instrumentation: for bassoon and piano
Duration: 8' 00"
Edition Kunzelmann
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Alcibiade, op. 42 (1983)
Six pieces
Instrumentation: for guitar
1. Méditation2. Burlesca3. Solitude4. Piccolo capriccio5. Esquisse sul nome BACH6. Danza
Duration: 15' 00"
Instrumentation: for guitar
1. Méditation2. Burlesca3. Solitude4. Piccolo capriccio5. Esquisse sul nome BACH6. Danza
Duration: 15' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Sonata a tre, op. 43 (1983)
Instrumentation: for violin, viola (or violoncello) and piano
In a folkloric style.
Duration: 18' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Polyphonia, op. 44 (1984)
Instrumentation: for eight violoncelli
Duration: 15' 00"
Edition Kunzelmann
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"Bravour-Variationen" über das Thema "Brüder reicht die Hand zum Bunde" nach Mozart (1984)
Instrumentation: for violin solo
Duration: 6' 30"
Edition Alstein
Windspiele-Ouverture, op. 45 (1985)
Instrumentation: for large harmonic orchestra (pic.2.2.Ebcl.3Bbcl.2acl.bcl.4sx/4.2cnt.3.2euph.3.2/timp.2perc/str with db)
Duration: 6' 00"
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Brüder, es ist hohe Zeit (1985)
Instrumentation: for baritone and piano
Texts: A. Baumann
Duration: 3' 30"
Manuscript
5 Bagatelles, op. 46 ("Hommage à Hindemith") (1986)
Instrumentation: for viola, violoncello and tenor saxophone or bassoon
Duration: 12' 00"
Edition Kunzelmann
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Music for a celebration, op. 47 (1987)
Instrumentation: for orchestra (1.1.1.cbn/1.2.1.0/2perc/pf[=cel]/str)
Duration: 10' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
La Moldau (Bedrich Smetana) (1987)
Instrumentation: for piano trio - intergral adaptation
Duration: 14' 00"
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Vier Lieder (Vincenzo Bellini) (1989)
Instrumentation: for tenor, oboe, and string trio (or string quartet)
Duration: 12' 00"
Manuscript
D'un soleil à l'autre, op. 48 (1989-1990)
Symphonic poem
Instrumentation: for large wind orchestra (3.3.6.3.4/4.2.0.1.0/2.3.1.3/timp.perc/db)
Duration: 15' 00"
Manuscript
Instrumentation: for large wind orchestra (3.3.6.3.4/4.2.0.1.0/2.3.1.3/timp.perc/db)
Duration: 15' 00"
Manuscript
Serenade "... sozusagen grundlos vergnügt", op. 49 (1990)
Instrumentation: for soprano, twelve wind instruments (2.2.2.2.4), violoncello, double-bass and crotales
Texts: Mascha Kaléko
Duration: 20' 00"
Manuscript
Cantate, op. 50 (1991)
Instrumentation: for mixed choir and wind orchestra (pic.2.2.Ebcl.3Bbcl.acl.bcl.2.4sx/4.3.3euph.3.1/timp.2perc/str with db) or symphonic orchestra (2(pic).2.2.bcl.2/4.3.3.1/timp.2perc/str)
Texts: Franz Fassbind
Duration: 18' 00"
Manuscript
Die alte Tanne (1991)
Instrumentation: for baritone and piano
Texts: Otto Frick
Duration: 3' 00"
Manuscript
Capriccio concertante, op. 51 (1994)
Instrumentation: for flute(s), string orchestra and small percussion
Duration: 15' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Streich für Streicher, op. 52 (1994)
Serenade
Duration: 12' 00"
Duration: 12' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Molnaresca, op. 53 (1994)
Suite
Instrumentation: for F-horn and piano
1. Parade2. Idylle (également pour hautbois d'amour ou clarinette en la) (5')3. Cupidon
Duration: 9' 30"
Instrumentation: for F-horn and piano
1. Parade2. Idylle (également pour hautbois d'amour ou clarinette en la) (5')3. Cupidon
Duration: 9' 30"
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Danza andalusa (1995)
Instrumentation: for two guitars
Arranged by W. Feybli.
Duration: 5' 00"
Ediziun Trais Giats
Ardez
Symphonie (1996)
Instrumentation: for orchestra (1.2.2.2/2.0.0.0/str)
Based on the wind serenade in C minor, KV 388 by Mozart.
Duration: 15' 00"
Manuscript
Pastorale, op. 54 (1997)
Instrumentation: for flute(s), piano and chamber orchestra (fl.cl.bcl/hn.tpt.1.1.1.1.1)
Duration: 8' 00"
Pizzicato Verlag Helvetia
Pièce d'orgue, op. 55 (1997)
Duration: 7' 50"
Manuscript
Mosaiques, op. 56 (1997-1998)
Instrumentation: for three guitars
Duration: 11' 00"
Manuscript
"Carpe Diem" nach einer Ode von Horaz, op. 57 (2002)
Symphonic work
Instrumentation: for orchestra (1(pic).1.ca.2.1/1.2.0.1/2perc/cel.bells/str)
Duration: 22' 00"
Manuscript
Instrumentation: for orchestra (1(pic).1.ca.2.1/1.2.0.1/2perc/cel.bells/str)
Duration: 22' 00"
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Streichquartett, op. 58 (2004)
Homage to à Peter Rybar
Duration: 18' 00"
Manuscript
Duration: 18' 00"
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4 Spinas-Fantasie-Stücke, op. 59 (2006-2007)
Instrumentation: for piano solo
Duration: 11' 00"
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Regards perdus, op. 60 (2007)
Prelude for the left hand
Instrumentation: for piano
Duration: 7' 00"
Manuscript
Instrumentation: for piano
Duration: 7' 00"
Manuscript
Bibliography
Mersson, Boris: Un idéal musical et maçonnique: Mozart (1756-1791), in: Mensuel Alpina 5 (1991)
Viret, Jacques: Un juvenile Octogénaire. Boris Mersson, in: Revue musicale de Suisse Romande (Decembre 2001) (2001)
Baumann, Dorothea: Théâtre Musical. L'oeuvre des compositeurs Suisses du 20ème siècle, in: Schweizer Theaterjahrbuch 45 (1983), S. 325
Hayoz, Jean-Michel: Autour des derniers opus de Boris Mersson, in: Schweizer Musikzeitung 2 (1982)
Holmes, John L.: Artikel "Boris Mersson", in: Conducters on Record, Victor Gollancz, London 1982, S. 446
Decugis, Claude: Cinq questions à Boris Mersson, in: Revue de la Fédération musicale de Normandie et d'Eure-et-Loir 10 (1981)
Flechtner, Michel R.: Les Fanfares et la Musique pour instruments à vent au XXème siècle, in: Schweizer Musikzeitung 3 (1981)
Schibler, Armin: Boris Mersson. Eine Würdigung seines Wirkens, in: Mensuel Alpina 12 (1981)
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