TrioColores is a powerhouse of talent and innovation, bursting onto the music scene with unbridled energy and an insatiable passion for percussion. Comprised of award-winning musicians Matthias Kessler, Luca Staffelbach, and Fabian Ziegler, this virtuosic ensemble from Switzerland and Austria showcases an expansive range of percussive literature. With a deep understanding of classical and contemporary music and an eagerness to push boundaries, the trio's concert programs are uniquely designed and ambitiously crafted. Their performances highlight the versatility of percussion instruments, introducing audiences to fresh, evocative timbres that leave a lasting impression. TrioColores is a force to be reckoned with, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and leaving a lasting mark on the music world.

News and Projects

Immerse yourself in the world of percussion with a carefully curated selection of information about upcoming events and projects of TrioColores. With an emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, our concert diary showcases a wide range of musical styles and genres, each one a testament to the power of percussion music to inspire and captivate. From classical to contemporary, from minimalist to complex, from traditional to experimental, our performances showcase the versatility and expressiveness of percussion instruments. We strive to break down barriers and bring people together through the shared experience of music. Come join us on a journey through the world of percussion and witness the magic of rhythm and sound.

Release Concerts "En Couleur"
September 25, 2024

When TrioColores performs the works of French composers, up to 2 marimbas, 3 vibraphones, and 2 glockenspiels are used - sometimes more, sometimes less. The three Swiss and Austrian musicians allowed themselves five years of development work for their first album program. The common denominator: a great passion for exploring the infinite potential of percussion instruments.

Arranging music for mallet instruments has become a heartfelt project for the trio, which has reached a milestone with the completion of "EnCouleur." With their arrangements, they create a unique repertoire in which the music not only receives a new sonic garment but also gains a completely new expression in the nuanced language of percussion.

At the release concerts, alongside the album program featuring masterpieces by Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, Darius Milhaud, and Germaine Tailleferre, there will also be a world premiere by Fabian Künzli. The Swiss composer engaged artistically with the music of "EnCouleur" and created a composition that interacts artistically with the program.

TrioColores looks forward to welcoming you to the concerts at the Kirche Altishofen or the Rathaus Frauenfeld!

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New Triple Concerto by Avner Dorman
New Triple Concerto
August 11, 2023

„Having written several concertos for percussion - multi-percussion pieces - I was thrilled to hear from the TrioColores that they would like a concerto that focuses on mallet instruments.

A concerto that focuses on the melodic side of these beautiful instruments and brings a gentler, more expressive, side of percussion to the orchestral world. I imagine two marimbas and a vibraphone, taking both melodic and harmonic roles in this piece. I hear this piece as a meeting point of European art music - from its early days in the 1600s with music of the Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa. I imagine the complex rhythmic counterpoint of Balinese and Subsaharan traditions blending with Baroque Harmony. In other parts, Arabic ornamentations develop bel canto melodies, and traditional Jewish songs become arias. Ultimately, I hear this piece as one stretch of time - perhaps made of smaller sections - but never giving way to complete silence.“

Avner Dorman

By commissioning the American-Israeli composer Avner Dorman, we are fulfilling a long-awaited wish. Avner Dorman is a very special composer for us percussionists. He has an extraordinary knack for handling percussion instruments, which is evident in several solo works for percussion and orchestra. He is an absolute master of uniting music from different cultures into a new sound language all his own. We, too, have recently been very busy putting music from the repertoire of other instruments into a new sonic context. Therefore, the symbiosis between Avner Dorman's music and our musical creation is enormously interesting and promising for us.

Our goal was to commission a work that has meaning in the short and long term. We want this 30-minute work to be experienced by the broad concert audience around the world, both live in the concert hall and medially processed on the popular platforms of social media.

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Digital Store

Welcome to the TrioColores digital store, where you'll find unique and original digital scores created by us. Our passion for music and arrangements shines through every meticulously transcribed piece. We value authenticity and originality, and all our scores are crafted by us to bring out the best in each musical work. Our selection includes digital scores, recordings (available on USB-Sticks), and merchandise like drum sticks and T-shirts. With automatic downloads and purchase acknowledgments, we strive to make your shopping experience seamless.

Catching Shadows
CHF 15.00 
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"IV. Ballet" from Petite Suite
CHF 25.00 
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Deux Arabesques
CHF 35.00 
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