Jean-Pascal Chaigne (born 1977) is a French composer.
Following initial studies at the Conservatoire National de Région de Tours and the University of Tours, he was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (Paris Conservatory) where he obtained first prizes in analysis, harmony, orchestration, counterpoint and 20th century music writing. He then entered the composition class of the conservatoire, studying with Emmanuel Nunes and Stefano Gervasoni, obtaining in 2009 a unanimous first prize in composition. He is currently professor of composition and orchestration at the Conservatoire d'Annecy.
L'énigme et son sommeil (2011, on Kardia by Claude Royet-Journoud) for sopranoL'épaisseur d'un cri (2012) for traverso (baroque flute)Hymne I (2010) for fluteHymne II (2013) for percussionObjets I (2007) for bass clarinetSoit donc cela (2013) for harpsichordTrace (2014) for double bassVertical et blanc I (2006-2009) for celloVertical et blanc II (2009) for violaVertical et blanc III (2009- revised 2011) for violin...an die Nacht I (2013) for solo flute, string trio, piano and percussionAux limites sourdes (2015) for solo violin, percussion and three female voicesCésure : le corps (2010, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for mezzo-soprano and violinDans la ligne des paupières (2013, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for soprano and string quartetDe sa disparition (2013) for female voice, Celtic harp and celloDire I (2013) for two pianosDire II (2014) for piano and six instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, clarinet, percussion)L'élaboration du silence (2012, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for three female voices or female chorusEntaille for string quartet (2015)Hymne III (in progress) for piano and percussionHymne VI (2010) for flute, piano and percussionL'infinito (2012, on a poem by Giacomo Leopardi) for vocal quartet and continuo (1st version)Objets II (2008) for eight cellosObjets III - L'amant et l'image (2012) for mezzo-soprano, flute, guitar, percussion and violinObjets IV (2011) for saxophone quartetReflet for clarinet, violin and cello (2014)Répétition (2004- revised 2010, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for mezzo-soprano, string trio and harpsichordStrates (2010, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for mezzo-soprano, viola, cello and harpsichordTrois mouvements for string quartet (2009)Vertical et blanc – Triptyque pour A.-M. A. (2009) for string trioLa voix extrême la lumière (2010, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for mezzo-soprano, cello and harpsichord...an die Nacht II (2013, on a poem by Novalis) for solo percussionist, four percussionists and mixed choirL'élaboration du silence (2012, on a poem by Anne-Marie Albiach) for three female voices or female choirFigurations (2009) for string trio and chamber orchestraFiguration I (2007) for cello and chamber orchestraFiguration III (2011) for violin and large orchestraL'infinito (2012, on a poem by Giacomo Leopardi) for vocal quartet and mixed choir (2nd version)Ma voix te suit (2011, on Kardia by Claude Royet-Journoud) for a cappella choir (SATB)Ludwig van Beethoven Sonate 15 opus 28 n°1 (2003) [orchestration] for orchestraArnold Schönberg Three pieces opus 11 n°1 (2004) [orchestration] for large orchestraArnold Schönberg Three pieces opus 11 n°2 (2005) [orchestration] for large orchestraObjets cycleObjets I for bass clarinetObjets II for eight cellosObjets III for mezzo-soprano, flute, guitar, percussion and violinObjets IV for saxophone quartetMezza Voce cycle, on Mezza Voce by Anne-Marie AlbiachCésure : le corps for mezzo-soprano and violinVertical et blanc I for celloLa voix extrême la lumière for mezzo-soprano, cello and harpsichordVertical et blanc II for violaStrates for mezzo-soprano, viola, cello and harpsichordVertical et blanc III for violinRépétition for mezzo-soprano, string trio and harpsichordKardia diptych, on Kardia by Claude Royet-JournoudL'énigme et son sommeil for sopranoMa voix te suit for a cappella choir (SATB)Hymnes à la nuit cycle, on Hymnen an die Nacht by NovalisHymne I for fluteHymne II for percussionHymne III for piano and percussionHymne IV for pianoHymne V for flute and percussionHymne VI for flute, piano and percussionLes chiffres du corps triptychTrace for double bassReflet for clarinet, violin and celloEntaille for string quartetFrancis and Mica Salabert Foundation Prize (2009)Second Prize of the Mottini Competition 2012 for young composersSelected in the Ensemble Aleph’s 7th International Forum in 2014 for his composition Dire II.« Dédicaces » (2010): Jean-Marc Fessard, bass clarinet (Quantum – Codaex); Objets I for bass clarinet is recorded on this CD 
