Baciu
Baciu
Credo
"I believe in the utmost presence that makes us feel alive, wise and happy, who lets us experience His perfect creation through art - the beauty of our imperfection". Vlad R. Baciu
Short biography
Vlad Răzvan Baciu obtained a Doctorate in Music in Composition (2016) at the National Music University of Bucharest under the supervision of Prof Dr DHC Dan Dediu. He also completed his master's degree in orchestral conducting (2015) under the supervision of Maestro Horia Andreescu and his master's degree in composition (2013) under the supervision of Maestro Dan Dediu at the National Music University of Bucharest . At the age of 15, he was admitted to the Katerina Maska Conservatory in Athens, where he studied piano interpretation and graduated with the title of arista pampfisi. During his studies he received numerous national and international scholarships in Germany, the Netherlands, Estonia, Greece and Bulgaria. He was recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship at Indiana University, USA.
He has conducted the National Radio Symphony Orchestra of Moldova from Kishinau, the Orchestra and Big Band of the University of Oldenburg in Germany, the Orchestra of the National Music University of Bucharest, the ensemble SonoMania, the choir HEART-CORE and the orchestra OXIGEN , which Vlad R. Baciu founded himself. On the occasion of the Olympic Games in Greece, he prepared and conducted the AMADEUS Chamber Choir. The concert was broadcast by the BBC. His works were performed by young virtuosos and renowned ensembles, including the Bacău Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, the Craiova Philharmonic Choir, the Astra Choir, Ensemble Profil, Ensemble SonoMania, Ensemble Fractales, etc.
His work CARMIN for chamber orchestra was included in the music archive of the Romanian Radio. His symphonic lament THE CRY OF THE KOGAIONON for big band and symphonic orchestra, in memory of King Michael I of Romania, was awarded 1st prize at the International Composition Competition of the University of Oldenburg. He composed the anthem of the Academy of Economic Sciences Bucharest. He has taken part in national and international competitions for composition, piano and painting, where he has received numerous awards and prizes. Since 2010, he has been Chair of the cultural association HEART-CORE, which is involved in various cultural projects focussing on the promotion of contemporary music.
To contact him or for further information, please visit:
www.vladrazvanbaciu.com
LIST OF COMPOSITIONS
OP. 1
- Love Will Never Die for violin, flute and piano
- The Ideal for piano
- Contemplation for oboe and piano
OP. 2
The dog and The Cat for cello and piano
OP. 3
- At Downs for piano
- Impressions for piano
- You are the Theme for piano
OP. 4
Lord I'd Like for piano, choir and orchestra
OP. 5
- Very Close for bassoon and piano
- The Joy of Living for piano, choir and orchestra
- Curiosity for piano
- Trial for clarinet and orchestra
- In The Middle for bassoon
OP. 6
- Mixtură for violin and piano
- Only The Sky for piano
- Penaj for soprano, string orchestra and cymbals
- Urban Blight for piano
OP. 7
- Suite no. 1 No More Dreams for piano
- Suite no. 2 CAMEO for piano
OP. 8
- 4,44(4) for piano
- Score-painting X-0 for piano
OP. 9
The Transplant of My Cathode Ray Tube for flute
OP. 10
Concept, production, music, scenography and playwright Alter-ego
OP. 11
AH1N1 for piano
OP. 12
- Bird Hunters tape and mime artist
- I can hear you for tape, reciter and mime actor
OP. 13
Colindăm for SATB choir
OP. 14
- The Inevitable Destine Suite (1. Metamorfoza, 2. Joc, 3. Homo Sapiens, 4. Phoenix) for clarinet, cello and percussion
- Ascensio per tonos - ante crucem wordless 12-part chorus
- With the Hands in the Retina for seven violins
OP. 15
The 8 O'clock Quartet for string quartet
OP. 16
Score-painting Evidence for didgeridoo, clarinet, marimba, bass pan-pipe, viola and voice (mezzo-soprano)
OP. 17
- Lied cycle (with lyrics of my own) To a White Butterfly(1. To a White Butterfly, 2. To the White Butterfly, 3. Like Two White Butterflies) for soprano and piano
- You, Divine Love (with lyrics of my own) lied for soprano and piano
OP. 18
- Sonata The Catalepsy of Father Time for violin and piano
- Zoroastrian for tuba
OP. 19
- Graphic Score Inadvertentia for viola solo
- Lagărul în care locuiam for viola solo
- The Anna's Dead for viola solo
OP. 20
- Playing Cards Concerto for piano and orchestra
- Gastronomic Disorder for flute and vibraphone
OP. 21
Playing Hearts Chamber Opera for baritone, soprano, mezzo-soprano, violin, clarinet, cello, percussion and piano
OP. 22
I Want My Weekend Back techno-trance music
OP. 23
- Funeral Poem for reciter, organ, choir and orchestra
- Înaripare for SATB choir
OP. 24
Blow the trumpet, Ring the bell, Break the bow for cello
OP. 25
Piercing for flute
OP. 26
Symphony I Ex Cineribus Resurgam for full orchestra
OP. 27
- Scherzo for violin and piano
- Hyperpolarisation for flute (muta in flute piccolo, soprano recorder) and cello
OP. 28
Graphic Score non-COLORS for soprano and piano
OP. 29
SOPHIE for oud and cello
OP. 30
CARMIN for chamber orchestra
OP. 31
Caprice for violin and tape
OP. 32
Score-painting Esc(ape) for violin, clarinet, horn, cello, percussion, public and conductor
OP. 33
Scherzo for flute (muta in bass flute, piccolo), clarinet (muta in bass clarinet), percussion, string quartet and piano
OP. 34
Symphonie Concertante Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for two clarinets and orchestra
OP. 35
ClassicJazzMix in Oldenburg for two saxophones and brass orchestra
OP. 36
- Fetele de pe vișauă for SATB
- Duceți-vă, rândunele for SATB
- BREATH pentru orgă solo
OP. 37
Quartet #2 "The Dreaming Monster" for strings
OP. 38
Blood and Water for organ and brass quintet
OP. 39
The Withered Pear Tree for soloist, children's choir, handbells and piano
OP. 40
OXIGEN for soprano, mezzo-soprano and string orchestra
OP. 41
MARA for SATB
OP. 42
THE CRY OF THE KOGAIONON for big band and symphonic orchestra
OP. 43
Πάτερ ἡμῶν ὁ ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς for choir and string orchestra with timpani
The HYMN of the Economics Acadmey of Bucharest
Op. 44
Pleasure Beast for clarinet, violin, cello and piano
Op. 45
The Nightmare of Light for duo cello
Op. 46
Ridică-te, Române! (Raise up, Romanian!) cantata for soloists, choir and orchestra
Op. 47
The United Holly Bethlehem for SATB choir
Op. 48
Symphonic Suite MERKABAH
Op. 49
1. FIAT LUX for flute, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, tuba, percussion, piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass
2. SATYA II for violin and piano
3. STERNENSTAUB for flute, percussion and piano
Op. 51
Lachverbot! for three violins and cello
Op. 52
IN ROTA - Beethoven 250 for voice, cello and piano 4 hands