Scherchen-Hsiao, Tona
Scherchen-Hsiao, Tona (b Neuchâtel, 1938). Swiss composer (later Fr. cit.). Settled in Fr. 1972. Works incl. Wai, mez., str. qt., perc. (1966); Shen, 6 perc. (1968); Khouang, orch. (1966–8); Tzi, unacc. ch. (1969–70); Tao, alto, orch. (1971); Tjao-Houen, chamber orch. (1973); Lien, va. (1973); Vague T'ao, orch. (1974–5); L'Invitation au Voyage, chamber orch. (1976–7); Œil de chat, orch. (1976–7); Lo, tb., 12 str. (1978–9); Ziguidor, wind quintet (1977); Tzing, brass quintet (1979); Tarots, hpd., 7 instrs. (1981–2); Lustucru, variable ens. (1983); L'illégitime, orch., tape. (1985–6). Has won several comp. prizes in Paris. Daughter of H. Scherchen.
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