22. 09. 2023

Ivan Buffa: Pareidolia

First performances in Slovakia

Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Synchronos Ensemble

20. 10. 2021

Viera Janárčeková: Narratorium

Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

Adieu, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)


Premiere of the revised version.

29. 06. 2021

Viera Janárčeková: Arkádia

for bass flute and string instruments

First performances in Slovakia

Large Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Eric Lamb (flb), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

09. 10. 2020

Pavol Šimai: Oh! What a Row!

First performances in Slovakia

Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 11. 2018

Ivan Buffa: Creative Spirit

for ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

20. 08. 2017

Peter Machajdík: Light

for cello and piano

First performances in Slovakia

Slovak Music in Contexts, Royal Hall of Zvolen Castle, Zvolen, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ján Bogdan (vc), Ivan Buffa (pf)

04. 06. 2017

Ivan Buffa: Identity

for ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Quasars Ensemble & Košice, Vojtech Löffler Museum, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

2017

Stanislav Pristáš: Nadh´omme

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

14. 11. 2016

Matej Sloboda: Absurde Märchen nach Texten von Daniil Charms

First performances in Slovakia

Epoché – New Slovak Music, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Matúš Šimko (t), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

14. 11. 2016

Anton Jaro, jr.: Aporia

for french horn, cello and harp

First performances in Slovakia

Epoché – New Slovak Music, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

14. 11. 2016

Samuel Hvozdík: Regerna Symbio Irbis

First performances in Slovakia

Epoché – New Slovak Music, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

11. 01. 2016

Vladimír Bokes: Departures, op. 85

Six songs for bass and chamber ensemble on the poems by S. D. Šimko

First performances in Slovakia

Vladimír Bokes 70 – "The Art of Miniature", Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Matúš Trávniček (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

11. 01. 2016

Vladimír Bokes: Two Canons

First performances in Slovakia

Vladimír Bokes 70 – "The Art of Miniature", Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Peter Mosorjak (vn), Martin Mosorjak (cl), Attila Jankó (fg)

11. 01. 2016

Vladimír Bokes: String Trio

First performances in Slovakia

Vladimír Bokes 70 – "The Art of Miniature", Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Peter Mosorjak (vn), Eszter Krulik (vn), Ján Bogdan (vc)

08. 12. 2015

Vladimír Bokes: Sextet

for flute, clarinet, trombone, violin, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 11. 2014

Peter Martinček van Grob: Beyond the Sky II.

for a solo wind instrument and chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 11. 2014

Vladimír Bokes: Fragments

for chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

03. 11. 2014

Lucia Papanetzová: Chamber Symphony

First performances in Slovakia

Ars Nova, House of Arts, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 06. 2014

Ivan Buffa: Jozef Podprocký: Polka, Op. 1 No. 1c

First performances in Slovakia

Concert dedicated to the 70th birthday of Jozef Podprocký, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 06. 2014

Jozef Podprocký: Straing Quartet No. 6 "Metamorphoses", Op. 62

First performances in Slovakia

Concert dedicated to the 70th birthday of Jozef Podprocký, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Maroš Potokár (vn), Peter Mosorjak (vn), Peter Zwiebel (vl), Andrej Gál (vc)

19. 05. 2014

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Moyzes: Divertimento Op. 11

First performances in Slovakia

Eastern Slovak Gallery, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

11. 03. 2014

Jevgenij Iršai: Before leaving

for 9 players

First performances in Slovakia

Small Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

17. 08. 2013

Ivan Buffa: Franz Waxman: Carmen Fantasy

First performances in Slovakia

Summer in the Park, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Dalibor Karvay (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

17. 08. 2013

Ivan Buffa: Maurice Ravel: Tzigane

First performances in Slovakia

Summer in the Park, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Dalibor Karvay (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

17. 08. 2013

Ivan Buffa: Oldřich Hemerka: Dithyrambus

First performances in Slovakia

Summer in the Park, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

16. 11. 2012

Ivan Buffa: Organismi

for mezzo-soprano, chamber ensemble and orchestra

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Petra Noskaiová (ms), Quasars Ensemble, Slovak Philharmonic, Szymon Bywalec (dir.)

15. 11. 2012

Boško Milaković: A Bao A Qu

for piano, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

15. 11. 2012

Vladimír Bokes: Concertino, op. 88

for cello and chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Andrej Gál (vc), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

15. 11. 2012

Petra Bachratá: Frozen Colors

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

15. 11. 2012

Pavol Bizoň: Nonet, But Not This One

for flute, oboe, clarinet, percussions, piano, violin, violin, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 06. 2012

Boško Milaković: 51

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

01. 06. 2012

Vladimír Bokes: Fugue for 7 instruments, op. 87

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 06. 2012

Ivan Buffa: Organismo

for chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

01. 06. 2012

Ján Zach: Sectio Aurea

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

01. 06. 2012

Miloš Betko: Tiers, Op. 46

for 7 instruments

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 06. 2012

Lukáš Borzík: Waiting for Górecki

for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 06. 2012

Tomáš Boroš: Zlatá brána otvorená

First performances in Slovakia

Žilina-Záriečie, SK

PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

06. 03. 2012

Ivan Buffa: Rebirth

for chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 11. 2011

Miro Bázlik: Canonical Variations on a Chorale

for string quartet, bass-baritone and harpsichord

First performances in Slovakia

Melos-Ethos, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Sergej Kopčák (b), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 11. 2011

Roman Berger: Tenebrae

for bass and chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Melos-Ethos, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Sergej Kopčák (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 11. 2011

Ilja Zeljenka: Three Words

A piece for bass solo, bongo, flute, marimba and cello

First performances in Slovakia

Melos-Ethos, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Sergej Kopčák (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

26. 10. 2011

Lukáš Borzík: Cantico delle Creature

for four voices or mixed choir and chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Eva Šušková (s), Angelika Zajícová (a), Maroš Klátik (t), Matúš Trávniček (b), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

26. 10. 2011

Lukáš Borzík: Eclipse

version for 4 singers (SATB) or mixed choir and chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Eva Šušková (s), Angelika Zajícová (a), Maroš Klátik (t), Matúš Trávniček (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

26. 10. 2011

Lukáš Borzík: Hvalospjev Ljubavi

version for soprano, oboe, violin, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Eva Šušková (s), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

26. 10. 2011

Lukáš Borzík: Stabat Mater

version for bass, clarinet, piano, 2 violins, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Matúš Trávniček (b), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

04. 02. 2011

Viera Janárčeková: Touch

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

04. 02. 2011

Viera Janárčeková: Quintessences

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Andrea Mosorjaková (flb), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 12. 2010

Jozef Podprocký: Interlude Capricious, Op. 56

for chamber ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

Slovak Radio, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 11. 2010

Lukáš Borzík: Aphorisms

for 8 instruments

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 11. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Quasars

for viola and ensemble

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small Concert Hall of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Peter Zwiebel (vl), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

12. 11. 2010

Petra Bachratá: Somewhere... Where the Rainbow Ends

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 10. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid

First performances in Slovakia

Musica Nobilis, Concert Hall of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves, SK

PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 10. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Sergei Prokofiev: Masks (from the ballet Romeo and Juliet)

First performances in Slovakia

Musica Nobilis, Concert Hall of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 10. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise

First performances in Slovakia

Musica Nobilis, Concert Hall of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves, SK

PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

03. 12. 2009

Peter Machajdík: Inner Collection

for cello and chamber orchestra

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava Music Festival, Moyzes Hall, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Jozef Lupták (vc), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

14. 11. 2009

Ivan Buffa: Locatelli – Caprice

First performances in Slovakia

Melos-Ethos, Mirror Hall of the Primate's Palace, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)


The work was performed as an encore after the concert programme.

14. 11. 2009

Viera Janárčeková: Noneto

First performances in Slovakia

Melos-Ethos, Mirror Hall of the Primate's Palace, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

25. 02. 2009

Petra Bachratá: Eyes Wide Shut

for eight instruments

First performances in Slovakia

Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

25. 02. 2009

Vladimír Bokes: Postlude to the Centenary of Eugen Suchoň, op. 84

for 10 instruments

First performances in Slovakia

One Year After, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 11. 2008

Viera Janárčeková: Narratorium

Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

First performances in Slovakia

New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

10. 11. 2008

Jana Kmiťová: Pavor nocturnus

for 10 instruments

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

05. 11. 2008

Vladimír Bokes: Prague Trio, op. 77

for flute, oboe and clarinet

First performances in Slovakia

Ars Nova Cassoviae – Festival of Contemporary Art, House of Arts, Košice, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

27. 02. 2008

Martin Burlas: The Fear

for flute, clarinet, string quartet and piano

First performances in Slovakia

Bratislava, SK

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

15. 05. 2017

Ivan Buffa: Identity

for ensemble

First performances abroad

Prague Spring International Music Festival, Concert hall of the Prague Conservatory, Prague, CZ

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

07. 06. 2014

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Moyzes: Divertimento Op. 11

First performances abroad

Porgy & Bess, Vienna, AT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (pf)

08. 06. 2013

Viera Janárčeková: Double Concerto for clarinet and accordion

with string and percussions

First performances abroad

Bamberg Contemporary Music Days, Altes E-Werk, Bamberg, DE

PERFORMERS: Oliver Klenk (cl), Stefanie Schumacher (ac), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

26. 09. 2012

Roman Berger: Tenebrae

for bass and chamber ensemble

First performances abroad

Witold Lutosławski Polish Radio Concert Studio, Warsaw, PL

PERFORMERS: Sergej Kopčák (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

20. 06. 2012

Vladimír Bokes: Musique Triste, op. 68

pour trio à cordes

First performances abroad

Forfest, Assembly hall of the castle, Kroměříž, CZ

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

18. 06. 2012

Vladimír Bokes: Fugue for 7 instruments, op. 87

First performances abroad

Forfest, Assembly hall of the castle, Kroměříž, CZ

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

29. 08. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Rebirth

for chamber ensemble

First performances abroad

Festival Ostrava Days 2011, Ostrava, CZ

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

27. 06. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Der Verdammte

First performances abroad

Varna, BG

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

27. 06. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Friedhofgras

First performances abroad

Varna, BG

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

27. 06. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: In der Winternacht

First performances abroad

Varna, BG

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

27. 06. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Lenz

First performances abroad

Varna, BG

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

27. 06. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Mein Herz

First performances abroad

Varna, BG

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

27. 06. 2011

Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Reue

First performances abroad

Varna, BG

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

07. 02. 2011

Viera Janárčeková: Quintessences

First performances abroad

Künstlerhaus Villa Concordia, Bamberg, DE

PERFORMERS: Andrea Mosorjaková (flb), Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

23. 04. 2010

Viera Janárčeková: Noneto

First performances abroad

Ost-West-Podium, Kassel, DE

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 01. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid

First performances abroad

Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, IT

PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 01. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Sergei Prokofiev: Masks (from the ballet Romeo and Juliet)

First performances abroad

Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, IT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

01. 01. 2010

Ivan Buffa: Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise

First performances abroad

Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, IT

PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

24. 04. 2009

Ivan Buffa: Locatelli – Caprice

First performances abroad

Ost-West-Podium, Kassel, DE

PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

24. 04. 2009

Ivan Buffa: Nineteen Eighty-Four

(adaptation of the work 1984)

First performances abroad

Ost-West-Podium, Kassel, DE

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

13. 11. 2008

Petra Bachratá: Eyes Wide Shut

for eight instruments

First performances abroad

Aveiro, PT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

13. 11. 2008

Jana Kmiťová: Pavor nocturnus

for 10 instruments

First performances abroad

Festival de Outono, Universidad de Aveiro, Aveiro, PT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

13. 11. 2008

Vladimír Bokes: Postlude to the Centenary of Eugen Suchoň, op. 84

for 10 instruments

First performances abroad

Aveiro, PT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

24. 09. 2008

Viera Janárčeková: Narratorium

Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

First performances abroad

Musica Viva 2008, Lisabon, PT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

24. 09. 2008

Ivan Buffa: Quasars

for viola and ensemble

First performances abroad

Musica Viva 2008, Lisbon, PT

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

18. 04. 2018

Ivan Buffa: Organismo

for chamber ensemble

Important putting abroad

Concert of premiers 2, Krakow, PL

PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • First performances in Slovakia

  • First performances abroad

  • Important putting abroad

First performances in Slovakia

  • 22.09.

    2023

    Ivan Buffa: Pareidolia

    First performances in Slovakia

    Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Synchronos Ensemble

  • 20.10.

    2021

    Viera Janárčeková: Narratorium

    Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    Adieu, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 29.06.

    2021

    Viera JanárčekováArkádia

    for bass flute and string instruments

    First performances in Slovakia

    Large Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Eric Lamb (flb), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 09.10.

    2020

    Pavol Šimai: Oh! What a Row!

    First performances in Slovakia

    Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.11.

    2018

    Ivan Buffa: Creative Spirit

    for ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

  • 20.08.

    2017

    Peter Machajdík: Light

    for cello and piano

    First performances in Slovakia

    Slovak Music in Contexts, Royal Hall of Zvolen Castle, Zvolen, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ján Bogdan (vc), Ivan Buffa (pf)

  • 04.06.

    2017

    Ivan Buffa: Identity

    for ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Quasars Ensemble & Košice, Vojtech Löffler Museum, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 30.11.

    2016

    Stanislav PristášNadh´omme

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

  • 14.11.

    2016

    Matej SlobodaAbsurde Märchen nach Texten von Daniil Charms

    First performances in Slovakia

    Epoché – New Slovak Music, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Matúš Šimko (t), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 14.11.

    2016

    Anton Jaro, jr.: Aporia

    for french horn, cello and harp

    First performances in Slovakia

    Epoché – New Slovak Music, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 14.11.

    2016

    Samuel Hvozdík: Regerna Symbio Irbis

    First performances in Slovakia

    Epoché – New Slovak Music, Small Concert Studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 11.01.

    2016

    Vladimír Bokes: Departures, op. 85

    Six songs for bass and chamber ensemble on the poems by S. D. Šimko

    First performances in Slovakia

    Vladimír Bokes 70 – "The Art of Miniature", Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Matúš Trávniček (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 11.01.

    2016

    Vladimír Bokes: Two Canons

    First performances in Slovakia

    Vladimír Bokes 70 – "The Art of Miniature", Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Peter Mosorjak (vn), Martin Mosorjak (cl), Attila Jankó (fg)

  • 11.01.

    2016

    Vladimír Bokes: String Trio

    First performances in Slovakia

    Vladimír Bokes 70 – "The Art of Miniature", Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Peter Mosorjak (vn), Eszter Krulik (vn), Ján Bogdan (vc)

  • 08.12.

    2015

    Vladimír Bokes: Sextet

    for flute, clarinet, trombone, violin, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.11.

    2014

    Peter Martinček van Grob: Beyond the Sky II.

    for a solo wind instrument and chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.11.

    2014

    Vladimír Bokes: Fragments

    for chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 03.11.

    2014

    Lucia Papanetzová: Chamber Symphony

    First performances in Slovakia

    Ars Nova, House of Arts, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.06.

    2014

    Ivan Buffa: Jozef Podprocký: Polka, Op. 1 No. 1c

    First performances in Slovakia

    Concert dedicated to the 70th birthday of Jozef Podprocký, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.06.

    2014

    Jozef Podprocký: Straing Quartet No. 6 "Metamorphoses", Op. 62

    First performances in Slovakia

    Concert dedicated to the 70th birthday of Jozef Podprocký, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Maroš Potokár (vn), Peter Mosorjak (vn), Peter Zwiebel (vl), Andrej Gál (vc)

  • 19.05.

    2014

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Moyzes: Divertimento Op. 11

    First performances in Slovakia

    Eastern Slovak Gallery, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 11.03.

    2014

    Jevgenij Iršai: Before leaving

    for 9 players

    First performances in Slovakia

    Small Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 17.08.

    2013

    Ivan Buffa: Franz Waxman: Carmen Fantasy

    First performances in Slovakia

    Summer in the Park, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Dalibor Karvay (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 17.08.

    2013

    Ivan Buffa: Maurice Ravel: Tzigane

    First performances in Slovakia

    Summer in the Park, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Dalibor Karvay (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 17.08.

    2013

    Ivan Buffa: Oldřich Hemerka: Dithyrambus

    First performances in Slovakia

    Summer in the Park, Kasárne/Culture Park, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 16.11.

    2012

    Ivan Buffa: Organismi

    for mezzo-soprano, chamber ensemble and orchestra

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Concert Hall of the Slovak Philharmonic, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Petra Noskaiová (ms), Quasars Ensemble, Slovak Philharmonic, Szymon Bywalec (dir.)

  • 15.11.

    2012

    Boško Milaković: A Bao A Qu

    for piano, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 15.11.

    2012

    Vladimír Bokes: Concertino, op. 88

    for cello and chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Andrej Gál (vc), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 15.11.

    2012

    Petra Bachratá: Frozen Colors

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 15.11.

    2012

    Pavol Bizoň: Nonet, But Not This One

    for flute, oboe, clarinet, percussions, piano, violin, violin, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Boško Milaković: 51

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Vladimír Bokes: Fugue for 7 instruments, op. 87

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Ivan Buffa: Organismo

    for chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Ján Zach: Sectio Aurea

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Miloš Betko: Tiers, Op. 46

    for 7 instruments

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Lukáš Borzík: Waiting for Górecki

    for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.06.

    2012

    Tomáš BorošZlatá brána otvorená

    First performances in Slovakia

    Žilina-Záriečie, SK

    PERFORMERS: Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

  • 06.03.

    2012

    Ivan Buffa: Rebirth

    for chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.11.

    2011

    Miro Bázlik: Canonical Variations on a Chorale

    for string quartet, bass-baritone and harpsichord

    First performances in Slovakia

    Melos-Ethos, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Sergej Kopčák (b), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.11.

    2011

    Roman Berger: Tenebrae

    for bass and chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Melos-Ethos, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Sergej Kopčák (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.11.

    2011

    Ilja Zeljenka: Three Words

    A piece for bass solo, bongo, flute, marimba and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    Melos-Ethos, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Sergej Kopčák (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 26.10.

    2011

    Lukáš Borzík: Cantico delle Creature

    for four voices or mixed choir and chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Eva Šušková (s), Angelika Zajícová (a), Maroš Klátik (t), Matúš Trávniček (b), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 26.10.

    2011

    Lukáš Borzík: Eclipse

    version for 4 singers (SATB) or mixed choir and chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Concert Hall Dvorana, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Eva Šušková (s), Angelika Zajícová (a), Maroš Klátik (t), Matúš Trávniček (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 26.10.

    2011

    Lukáš Borzík: Hvalospjev Ljubavi

    version for soprano, oboe, violin, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Eva Šušková (s), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 26.10.

    2011

    Lukáš Borzík: Stabat Mater

    version for bass, clarinet, piano, 2 violins, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Matúš Trávniček (b), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 04.02.

    2011

    Viera Janárčeková: Touch

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 04.02.

    2011

    Viera Janárčeková: Quintessences

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Andrea Mosorjaková (flb), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.12.

    2010

    Jozef Podprocký: Interlude Capricious, Op. 56

    for chamber ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    Slovak Radio, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.11.

    2010

    Lukáš Borzík: Aphorisms

    for 8 instruments

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.11.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Quasars

    for viola and ensemble

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small Concert Hall of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Peter Zwiebel (vl), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 12.11.

    2010

    Petra Bachratá: Somewhere... Where the Rainbow Ends

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.10.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid

    First performances in Slovakia

    Musica Nobilis, Concert Hall of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves, SK

    PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.10.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Sergei Prokofiev: Masks (from the ballet Romeo and Juliet)

    First performances in Slovakia

    Musica Nobilis, Concert Hall of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.10.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise

    First performances in Slovakia

    Musica Nobilis, Concert Hall of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves, SK

    PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 03.12.

    2009

    Peter Machajdík: Inner Collection

    for cello and chamber orchestra

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava Music Festival, Moyzes Hall, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Jozef Lupták (vc), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 14.11.

    2009

    Ivan Buffa: Locatelli – Caprice

    First performances in Slovakia

    Melos-Ethos, Mirror Hall of the Primate's Palace, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 14.11.

    2009

    Viera Janárčeková: Noneto

    First performances in Slovakia

    Melos-Ethos, Mirror Hall of the Primate's Palace, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 25.02.

    2009

    Petra Bachratá: Eyes Wide Shut

    for eight instruments

    First performances in Slovakia

    Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 25.02.

    2009

    Vladimír Bokes: Postlude to the Centenary of Eugen Suchoň, op. 84

    for 10 instruments

    First performances in Slovakia

    One Year After, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.11.

    2008

    Viera Janárčeková: Narratorium

    Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

    First performances in Slovakia

    New Slovak Music, Small concert studio of the Slovak Radio, Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 10.11.

    2008

    Jana Kmiťová: Pavor nocturnus

    for 10 instruments

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 05.11.

    2008

    Vladimír Bokes: Prague Trio, op. 77

    for flute, oboe and clarinet

    First performances in Slovakia

    Ars Nova Cassoviae – Festival of Contemporary Art, House of Arts, Košice, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

  • 27.02.

    2008

    Martin Burlas: The Fear

    for flute, clarinet, string quartet and piano

    First performances in Slovakia

    Bratislava, SK

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

First performances abroad

  • 15.05.

    2017

    Ivan Buffa: Identity

    for ensemble

    First performances abroad

    Prague Spring International Music Festival, Concert hall of the Prague Conservatory, Prague, CZ

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 07.06.

    2014

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Moyzes: Divertimento Op. 11

    First performances abroad

    Porgy & Bess, Vienna, AT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (pf)

  • 08.06.

    2013

    Viera Janárčeková: Double Concerto for clarinet and accordion

    with string and percussions

    First performances abroad

    Bamberg Contemporary Music Days, Altes E-Werk, Bamberg, DE

    PERFORMERS: Oliver Klenk (cl), Stefanie Schumacher (ac), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 26.09.

    2012

    Roman Berger: Tenebrae

    for bass and chamber ensemble

    First performances abroad

    Witold Lutosławski Polish Radio Concert Studio, Warsaw, PL

    PERFORMERS: Sergej Kopčák (b), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 20.06.

    2012

    Vladimír Bokes: Musique Triste, op. 68

    pour trio à cordes

    First performances abroad

    Forfest, Assembly hall of the castle, Kroměříž, CZ

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble

  • 18.06.

    2012

    Vladimír Bokes: Fugue for 7 instruments, op. 87

    First performances abroad

    Forfest, Assembly hall of the castle, Kroměříž, CZ

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 29.08.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Rebirth

    for chamber ensemble

    First performances abroad

    Festival Ostrava Days 2011, Ostrava, CZ

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 27.06.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Der Verdammte

    First performances abroad

    Varna, BG

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 27.06.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Friedhofgras

    First performances abroad

    Varna, BG

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 27.06.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: In der Winternacht

    First performances abroad

    Varna, BG

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 27.06.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Lenz

    First performances abroad

    Varna, BG

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 27.06.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Mein Herz

    First performances abroad

    Varna, BG

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 27.06.

    2011

    Ivan Buffa: Alexander Albrecht: Reue

    First performances abroad

    Varna, BG

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Petra Noskaiová (ms), Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 07.02.

    2011

    Viera Janárčeková: Quintessences

    First performances abroad

    Künstlerhaus Villa Concordia, Bamberg, DE

    PERFORMERS: Andrea Mosorjaková (flb), Ivan Buffa (dir.), Quasars Ensemble

  • 23.04.

    2010

    Viera Janárčeková: Noneto

    First performances abroad

    Ost-West-Podium, Kassel, DE

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.01.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Fritz Kreisler: Liebesleid

    First performances abroad

    Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, IT

    PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.01.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Sergei Prokofiev: Masks (from the ballet Romeo and Juliet)

    First performances abroad

    Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, IT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 01.01.

    2010

    Ivan Buffa: Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise

    First performances abroad

    Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, IT

    PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 24.04.

    2009

    Ivan Buffa: Locatelli – Caprice

    First performances abroad

    Ost-West-Podium, Kassel, DE

    PERFORMERS: Marek Zwiebel (vn), Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 24.04.

    2009

    Ivan Buffa: Nineteen Eighty-Four

    (adaptation of the work 1984)

    First performances abroad

    Ost-West-Podium, Kassel, DE

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 13.11.

    2008

    Petra Bachratá: Eyes Wide Shut

    for eight instruments

    First performances abroad

    Aveiro, PT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 13.11.

    2008

    Jana Kmiťová: Pavor nocturnus

    for 10 instruments

    First performances abroad

    Festival de Outono, Universidad de Aveiro, Aveiro, PT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 13.11.

    2008

    Vladimír Bokes: Postlude to the Centenary of Eugen Suchoň, op. 84

    for 10 instruments

    First performances abroad

    Aveiro, PT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 24.09.

    2008

    Viera Janárčeková: Narratorium

    Septet for flute, oboe, clarinet, piano, violin, viola and cello

    First performances abroad

    Musica Viva 2008, Lisabon, PT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

  • 24.09.

    2008

    Ivan Buffa: Quasars

    for viola and ensemble

    First performances abroad

    Musica Viva 2008, Lisbon, PT

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

Important putting abroad

  • 18.04.

    2018

    Ivan Buffa: Organismo

    for chamber ensemble

    Important putting abroad

    Concert of premiers 2, Krakow, PL

    PERFORMERS: Quasars Ensemble, Ivan Buffa (dir.)

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