Short bio Betsy Jolas
Full biography Betsy Jolas
Betsy Jolas is a highly acclaimed Franco-American composer, born on August 5, 1926. She has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music and is renowned for her unique and expressive style.
Jolas has been commissioned to write many pieces throughout her career, and her works have been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles around the world. Her music often centers around the voice, incorporating a range of vocal techniques and styles into her compositions.
Despite being nearly 97 years old, Jolas continues to write and create music, and she remains an active and respected member of the classical music community. In recent years, she has been recognized with numerous international awards and honors, including the prestigious Grand Prix de la Musique Symphonique in France.
Throughout her long and successful career, Jolas has been an advocate for contemporary classical music and a champion of innovation and experimentation in the genre. Her contributions to the world of music have been invaluable, and her legacy as a composer and musician continues to inspire and influence generations of artists and music lovers around the world.
Compositions featuring Betsy Jolas
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musique d'autres jours, for cello & organ | 7:37 min | Chamber Music | 2020 |
| 2 | A Little Summer Suite, for orchestra | 12:05 min | Orchestral | 2015 |
| 3 | Histoires vraies, suite concertante for trumpet, piano & orchestra | 19:40 min | Concerto | 2015 |
| 4 | Ah! Haydn, for piano trio | 11:36 min | Chamber Music | 2007 |
| 5 | Trio sopra et sola facta, for clarinet, violin & piano | 11:57 min | Chamber Music | 1998 |
| 6 | Épisode Huitième, for double bass | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1984 | |
| 7 | Tango Si, for piano | 2:03 min | Keyboard | 1984 |
| 8 | Episode sixième, for viola | 8:04 min | Chamber Music | 1984 |
| 9 | Episode Quatrieme, for tenor saxophone | 8:22 min | Chamber Music | 1982 |
| 10 | Pièce pour Saint-Germain, for piano | 9:24 min | Keyboard | 1981 |
| 11 | Stances, for piano & orchestra | 22:03 min | Orchestral | 1978 |
| 12 | Quatre Duos, for viola & piano | 12:26 min | Chamber Music | 1978 |
| 13 | Episode Deuxième, for flute ("Ohne Worte") | 5:53 min | Chamber Music | 1977 |
| 14 | Onze Lieder, for trumpet & orchestra | 15:36 min | Concerto | 1977 |
| 15 | Mon ami, ariette variée for voice & piano | 3:56 min | Vocal Music | 1974 |
| 16 | B for Sonata, for piano | 17:25 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1973 |
| 17 | Chanson d’approche, for piano | 8:37 min | Keyboard | 1972 |
| 18 | Points D'Aube, for viola & 13 instruments | 14:51 min | Concerto | 1968 |
| 19 | J. D. E., for 14 Instruments | 8:58 min | Chamber Music | 1966 |
| 20 | Pièce, for piano | 8:37 min | Keyboard | - |
| 21 | D'Un Opéra de Voyage, for 22 instruments | 9:40 min | Orchestral | - |
| 22 | Ruht wohl, for viola & piano | 4:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Quoth the Raven, for viola & piano | 5:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Quartet No. 2 for soprano & string trio | 15:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | E. A. | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 26 | Morning Thoughts, for marimba | 4:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Follets, for piano | 2:22 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Betsy Jolas
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Betsy Jolas, Sally Beamish, Olga Neuwirth, Håkan Hardenberger, Roger Muraro, Malmö Symphony Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra Of Scotland, Martyn Brabbins – Stories(SACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Stereo, Album) | 2019 | BIS |
| 2 |  |
Betsy Jolas - Géraldine Dutroncy, Laurent Camatte – B For Betsy(CD, ) | 2012 | Editions Hortus |
| 3 |  |
Ventosum Vocant/Accroche Note(CD, Album) | 2006 | Accord |
| 4 |  |
Stances | B For Sonata | J.D.E. | Points D'Aube | D'Un Opéra De Voyage(CD, Reissue) | 1996 | Disques Adès |
| 5 |  |
F. Durieux, P. Fénelon, J. Fineberg, G. Grisey, B. Jolas, J. Lenot, A. Louvier, P. Manoury, F. Martin, T. Murail, G. Pesson, E. Tanguy – Hommage À Dominique Troncin(CD, Compilation) | 1995 | Musique Française D'Aujourd'hui |
| 6 |  |
Pierre-Yves Artaud Accompagné Par Bérengère Michot - Francesconi · Jolas · Petrassi · Tanguy · Yuasa · Ohana · Mefano · Maderna · Bancquart – Recital(CD, Album) | 1995 | 2e2m Collection |
| 7 |  |
Claude Helffer - Betsy Jolas / Gilbert Amy / André Boucourechliev / Philippe Manoury / Iannis Xenakis – Musique Contemporaine Pour Piano = Contemporary Music For Piano(CD, Album) | 1992 | Adda |
| 8 |  |
Eric Aubier, Didier Vérité - André Jolivet / Pierre-Yves Level / Betsy Jolas / Jérôme Naulais – Musique Française Pour Trompette & Percussion(CD, Album) | 1990 | Adda |
| 9 |  |
Pierre-Yves Artaud - Boucourechliev / Jolas / Méfano – Ulysse / Fusain / Traits Suspendus/Gradiva(LP) | 1981 | Le Chant Du Monde |
| 10 |  |
Marie-Claire Jamet / Alain Bancquart, Luciano Berio, Betsy Jolas, Patrick Marcland, Yoshihisa Taïra, Tôn-Thât Tiêt – La Nouvelle Harpe / The New Harp / Die Neue Harfe(LP, Compilation) | 1981 | Erato |
| 11 |  |
Betsy Jolas - Claude Helffer, Serge Collot, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique De Radio-France, Ensemble Ars Nova , Direction Marius Constant – Stances - Points D´Aube- J.D.E. | 1978 | Disques Adès |
| 12 |  |
Lejaren Hiller / Betsy Jolas / The Concord Quartet – Contemporary Music(LP) | 1974 | Composers Recordings Inc. (CRI) |
| 13 |  |
A.Jolivet, B.Jolas, A.Tcherepnine, M.Mihalovici – Carnet De Notes 38(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1973 | Heugel |
| 14 |  |
Betsy Jolas, Marcel Mihalovici, Guy Reibel – Carnet De Notes 36(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1972 | Heugel |
| 15 |  |
Darius Milhaud, Betsy Jolas, A. Vivaldi – Carnet De Notes 35(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1972 | Heugel |
| 16 |  |
Gilbert Amy / Betsy Jolas – Récitatif, Air Et Variation / Sonate À Douze(LP, Album) | 1971 | Office de Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (ORTF) |
| 17 |  |
Betsy Jolas, Marcel Mihalovici, François Couperin, Ch.-V. Alkan – Carnet De Notes 34(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1971 | Heugel |
| 18 |  |
Betsy Jolas, Jean-Louis Martinet, Pierre Boulez, Gilbert Amy – Carnet De Notes 31(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1970 | Heugel |
| 19 |  |
Berio / Jolas / Varèse – Tempi Concertati / D'Un Opéra De Voyage / Offrandes | 1968 | Disques Adès |
| 20 |  |
Carnet De Notes 28(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo) | 1968 | Heugel |
| 21 |  |
Betsy Jolas / Xenakis / André Boucourechliev – Quatuor II / Herma / Archipel 1 | 1968 | La Voix De Son Maître |
| 22 |  |
D'Un Opéra De Voyage(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | - | Disques Adès |
Videos featuring Betsy Jolas
Paul Méfano: Gradiva (1978)
Paul Méfano (* 1937): Gradiva, per flauto contrabbasso e nastro magnetico (1978) --- Pierre-Yves Artaud, flauto
--- cover image by Pierre Tal Coat --
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Betsy Jolas - Points d'aube
Viola: Serge Collot
Marius Constant cond. Ensemble Ars Nova de Varsovie
Reuploaded from the now-defunct John11inch.
Betsy Jolas Quatuor II for soprano, violin, viola & cello
Betsy Jolas
Quatuor II for soprano, violin, viola and cello
First performance: March, 23, 1966
Mady Mesplé, soprano
Trio À Cordes Français
Gérard Jarry, violin
Serge Collot, viola
Michel Tournus, cello
Painting: Gerda Wegener, Queen of Hearts (Lili)
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