Composer
Infusing romanticism with a contemporary flair
“My compositional style resides at the intersection of Neo-Romanticism, Impressionism, and Jazz, weaving together elements from each genre to create a rich blend of sound. Within this blend, I find the freedom to express a myriad of musical themes, each inspired by my personal experiences, sentiments, and impressions drawn from the panorama of everyday life.”
MusikHug RECITAL
Gilles experienced the exciting privilege of showcasing some of his piano music in a recital at the Steinway Gallery Zürich. By sharing the creative process and the story behind each composition, while also introducing the different melodies and themes, he wanted the audience to feel a connection and intimacy with each piece.
ArtOnAir.Tv
The concerto for piano and orchestra “Vierwaldstättersee” was inspired by a boat trip along Lake Lucerne. The pianists and emerging talents Ivan Bašić and Jérémie Conus performed the 1st movement of Gilles Wollenmann’s concerto, arranged for two pianos, at the St. Charles Hall in Meggen, known nationally and internationally as a cultural venue and meeting place, overlooking Lake Lucerne. The filmed recording of the 1st movement was broadcast for the first time on June 24, 2021, at 8:00 PM on artonair.tv.
Short Portrait filmed for Canon Switzerland
“Expressing colours as sounds”
This short film made for Canon describes the composer’s discovery that after a contusive event, he developed the ability to “see” colours when hearing music. This eventually led to him being able to transcribe colours into sounds, resulting in a variety of different musical works.
