Paul Giger

Swiss violinist and music composer

Paul Giger (born 1952 in Herisau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, northeastern Switzerland), is a Swiss violinist and composer. He plays contemporary classical music, jazz, and free improvised music, and specializes in extended techniques.

He has released seven CDs on the ECM label and collaborated with the Hilliard Ensemble, Jan Garbarek, Pierre Favre and Marie-Louise Dähler.

Read more about this composer on Wikipedia.

Works

Agony I (Atmosphere)
Agony II (Sechzigplus)
Agony III (Die bösen Mütter)
Alleluia
Alpsegen
Chlauseschuppel
Chuereihe
Glocken
Guggisberglied (LocheZen)
Karma Shadub
O Ignis
Pert Em Hru
Pert Em Hru: IV. Altus solo II
Trogener Chilbiläbe
Tropus
Zäuerli