2024首屆臺灣國際大提琴藝術節
The First Taiwan International Cello Festival（TWICF）

首屆TWICF藝術節   大提琴的極致與永恆

大提琴是最接近人聲的樂器，而今年在臺灣也將有一場以大提琴為主角的國際盛會。由音樂瑞士之夜主辦的2024首屆「臺灣國際大提琴藝術節」（TWICF）10月將在臺北、高雄登場，邀請當今歐洲備受推崇的德國大提琴家延斯-彼得‧邁因茨（Jens-Peter Maintz）、瑞士大提琴家克里斯蒂安‧波特拉（Christian Poltéra）、炙手可熱的德國爵士大提琴家史蒂芬‧布勞恩（Stephan Braun）來台，以及臺灣傑出大提琴─楊文信、簡碧青、柯慶姿、劉姝嫥、上地彩門與高炳坤等國內外大提琴名家演出及舉行大師班，並邀來鋼琴家葉綠娜、爵士鋼琴家曾增譯及台灣絃樂團合作，同時邀請爵士大提琴家史帝芬‧布勞恩與資深提琴修復師鍾岱廷舉行工作坊。從古典到爵士，從一把大提琴的獨白到眾樂，音樂會、大師班及工作坊精彩紛呈，展現大提琴的極致與永恆。

從一日三場到濃縮菁華版  體驗奇趣多彩的「大提琴的多重宇宙」   

大提琴「聲」入人心的穿透力，讓大提琴音樂成為一個獨特的存在。TWICF藝術節的臺北場音樂會，將以「大提琴的多重宇宙《一日篇》」為名，邀請九位國際大提琴家，在一日的早、午、晚輪番登場，以獨奏、室內樂及重奏編制，演出橫跨古典名作與爵士即興，讓樂迷體驗大提琴奇趣多彩的音樂宇宙。而為饗南方樂迷，高雄場將以濃縮三場台北音樂會之菁華，以「大提琴的多重宇宙《菁華篇》」精彩呈現，淋漓盡致展現大提琴的多層次語彙與極致音色。在雲林百年古蹟三秀園的戶外音樂會，則由大提琴家簡碧青與台灣絃樂團合作演繹精彩臺灣民謠改編作品，並規劃別具意義的「共鳴時刻」，邀請初學大提琴的學童與業餘愛好者共襄盛舉一同演奏，在美妙的琴聲中交流與迴響。

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國際頂尖名家雲集  大師班為臺灣大提琴家的養成提供助力

此次受邀與會的大提琴大師們皆為活躍當今國際舞臺的佼佼者，同時也是擁有豐富教學經驗的名師。TWICF藝術節特別於台北、高雄兩地舉行大師班，共甄選十五位青年大提琴家及學子，一對一接受大師指導，為臺灣大提琴家的養成提供助力，裨益未來職涯發展。

從「內在美」到爵士即興  走進工作坊發現大提琴

為了全方位呈現大提琴的面貌，TWICF藝術節特別邀請首次訪臺的德國爵士大提琴家史蒂芬‧布勞恩舉行「大提琴與爵士暨示範演出」工作坊，以即興演奏與律動，讓學子及樂迷近距離感受大提琴的爵士風範，並邀請臺灣資深提琴修復師鍾岱廷主講「大提琴的製造與歷史」工作坊，從修復師觀點深入大提琴的「內在美」與歷史文化，讓大眾在聆聽音樂之外，也從另一個角度深入認識大提琴。                  　

 The First TWICF Festival – The Cello in its Quintessence

The cello, often considered the instrument closest to the human voice, takes center stage this year in Taiwan with an international event entirely dedicated to this beloved and fascinating instrument.

Organized by the "Swiss Music Night", the First "Taiwan International Cello Music Festival" (TWICF) 2024 will take place in October in Taipei and Kaohsiung. Renowned European cellists such as Jens-Peter Maintz from Germany, Christian Poltéra from Switzerland, and celebrated German jazz cellist Stephan Braun will be joining, along with outstanding Taiwanese cellists including Wen-Sinn Yang, Pi-Chin Chien, Simon Thompson, Ching-Tzy Ko, Chu-Chuan Liu and Victor Coo. They will perform unforgettable concerts and share their expertise in masterclasses. Additionally, pianist Lina Yeh and jazz pianist Tseng-Yi Tseng will perform together with the cellists in the concerts. Furthermore, jazz cellist Stephan Braun and experienced violin restorer Tai-Ting Chung will conduct workshops. From classical to jazz, from solo performances to ensembles, the concerts, masterclasses, and workshops offer a diverse program, allowing the audience to experience the cello in its quintessence.

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From a Day with "Cello in the Multiverse" to Best of Concert

The power of the cello's sound touches people's hearts worldwide. The TWICF brings the cello into focus in a unique way. The Taipei concerts will feature nine international cello masters. Throughout a whole day, audiences can enjoy the "Cello in the Multiverse" with solo performances, chamber music formations, and ensembles, experiencing both classical masterpieces and jazz improvisations! Additionally, in Kaohsiung, some highlights of this fulminant cello-day will be presented in a compressed format to celebrate the versatility and magnificent sound of the cello. In an open-air concert at Samsiu Garden, a centuries-old historical site in Yunlin, cellist Pi-Chin Chien and the Academy of Taiwan Strings will perform wonderful adaptations of traditional Taiwanese ballads, followed by a very special moment of resonance when children and amateurs who have little experience with the cello are invited to play along and revel in the beautiful sound of the cello together.

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A gathering of world-class cellists – Fostering Taiwanese cellists through masterclasses

The invited master cellists are all leading figures on the international stage and possess rich educational experience. The TWICF Festival will conduct special masterclasses in Taipei and Kaohsiung, selecting a total of fifteen young cellists and students to receive individual instruction from the masters. This initiative aims to foster the development of Taiwanese cellists and support their future careers.

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From its "Inner Beauty" to jazz improvisation: Fascinating workshops around the cello

To showcase the cello in all its diversity, the TWICF Festival will host special workshops. German jazz cellist Stephan Braun will hold a workshop on "Cello in Jazz" for the first time in Taiwan, allowing students and music lovers to experience this surprising aspect of the cello up close. Additionally, Taiwanese experienced violin restorer Tai-Ting Chung will lead a workshop on "The Making and History of the Cello," providing a deeper insight into the "inner beauty" and cultural history of the cello, offering participants the opportunity to learn about the cello from a different perspective.

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