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NEW FOLK MUSIC
Gläuffig:
Mathias Landtwing, clarinet
Fränggi Gehrig, accordion
Pirmin Huber, double bass
Lukas V. Gernet, piano
Exclusively in Canton Uri: To close the season’s opening weekend, the well-known ensemble with Andermatt roots will launch their new CD ”Momentum”. Don’t miss it!
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AN OPEN MORNING
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, Intendant, ANDERMATT MUSIC
Raphael Krucker, CEO Andermatt Swiss Alps AG
Trio Sorriso:
Lukas Roos, clarinet
Daniela Roos, cello
Patricia Ulrich, piano
Introducing ANDERMATT MUSIC: Come and take a peek at what happens behind the scenes of a concert performance, and enjoy coffee and croissants as you find out how a symphony orchestra functions and what the new concert season has to offer. The Trio Sorriso will be in attendance to provide well-known melodies, musical pearls and salon music. Admission is free.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Magda Amara, piano
The Swiss Orchestra under the baton of Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer will open the new season of ANDERMATT MUSIC, with Magda Amara as the soloist in Liszt’s 2nd Piano Concerto.
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A LIEDER RECITAL AT THE 2ND ANDERMATT GOETHE DAYS
Julian Prégardien, tenor
Daniel Heide, piano
In a lieder recital whose programme has been especially devised for the Andermatt Goethe Days, Julian Prégardien will sing heroic tales by Schiller and Goethe as set by Schubert and Liszt.
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CONCERT OF REQUESTS
Stephan Eicher
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
The exceptional artist Stephan Eicher and the Swiss Orchestra here fulfil each other’s musical wishes and guarantee a unique concert experience.
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CONCERT EVENING
Stephan Eicher & Band
Stephan Eicher, one of Switzerland’s most versatile, exciting musical personalities, is here given carte blanche. You’ll be in for a few surprises!
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Michael Barenboim, violin
Michael Barenboim and the Swiss Orchestra under the baton of Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer bring together unknown gems of Swiss music and works by Vivaldi and Mendelssohn.
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GALA CONCERT
Martin Muehle, tenor
Sylvia D’Eramo, soprano
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
We regret to inform you that Piotr Beczala has fallen ill and will not be able to sing his concert at the Andermatt Concert Hall on 27th May. We wish him a speedy recovery and are immensely pleased that we are able to present a world-renowned tenor of the very highest quality in his place: Martin Muehle, a tenor takes over who distinguishes himself by his dramatic intensity and his vocal ability in the most demanding tenor roles. All tickets remain valid.
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MUSIC THEATRE FOR SMALL ENSEMBLE
Soloists of the Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Andri Schenardi, actor
The actor Andri Schenardi from Altdorf, together with members of the Swiss Orchestra, here tell an old fairy tale about a violin, a magic book, the devil and the promise of great riches (in german).
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NEW FOLK MUSIC
Schäbyschigg:
David Jud, clarinet
Guillermo Casillas, trumpet
Fabian Jud, trumpet
Jérôme Müller, bass trumpet
Tobi Zwyer, tuba
The band “Schäbyschigg” – derived from “shabby chic” – is true to its name, playing timeless music with traditional instruments but in modern interpretations.
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FAMILY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Raphael Immoos, conductor
Joseph-Maurice Weder, piano
Aglaia Graf, piano
Bernhard Russi, narrator
Students of the Uri Music School and the music talent advancement programme of Canton Lucerne
In collaboration with the Uri Music School and the musical talent advancement programme of Canton Lucerne, ANDERMATT MUSIC is organising a multi-generational family concert. The Swiss Orchestra will be joined by Bernhard Russi as narrator.
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CHAMBER MUSIC
Ensemble l’Airchet:
Frederic Sánchez Muñoz, flute
Sherniyaz Mussakhan, violin
Jana Ozolina, violin
Lech Antonio Uszynski, viola
Gunta Ābele, cello
The ensemble “l’Airchet”, consisting of members of the Swiss Orchestra, discovers the Swiss composer Edouard Dupuy, reveal Ravel’s music in new colours, and take delight in a classic work by Dvořák.
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NEW FOLK MUSIC
Eiger Mönch & UrSchwyz:
Maria Gehrig, violin
Hanna Landolt, violin
Kristina Brunner, cello & schwyzerörgeli
Evelyn Brunner, double bass
Guests:
Dani Häusler, clarinet
Fränggi Gehrig, accordion
Maria Gehrig and three more young musicians bring verve to string folk music. “Eiger Mönch & UrSchwyz” will be supported by Dani Häusler (clarinet) and Fränggi Gehrig (accordion).
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WORLD-CLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
Philharmonic String Quartet of the Berlin Philahrmonic:
Helena Madoka Berg, violin
Dorian Xhoxhi, violin
Naoko Shimizu, viola
Christoph Heesch, cello
The Philharmonic String Quartet, comprising members of the world-famous Berliner Philharmoniker, will devote their concert to some of the most beautiful music of mourning.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Lena Kiepenheuer, soprano
Alexander Boldachev, harp
Sherniyaz Mussakhan, violin
The Swiss Orchestra will join you in celebrating New Year 2023 with a programme that’s dreamlike, surprising, and features virtuoso soloists.
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WORLD-CLASS BRASS
Brass Ensemble of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra:
Omar Tomasoni, Miroslav Petkov, Bert Langenkamp, Jacco Groenendijk, trumpet
Laurens Woudenberg, Fons Verspaandonk, horn
Jörgen van Rijen, Bart Claessens, Nico Schippers, Martin Schippers, trombone
Perry Hoogendijk, tuba
The Brass Ensemble of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam fascinates its listeners with virtuosic playing and captivating music.
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NEW FOLK MUSIC
Helvetikuss:
Mathias Landtwing, Bandleader, clarinet
Kristina Brunner, Cello, schwyzerörgeli
Simone Felber, vocals
Laurent Girard, keys
Pirmin Huber, bass
Andreas Gabriel, violin
Jwan Steiner, drum, percussion
The bandleader and clarinettist Mathias Landtwing from Central Switzerland offers surprises with his ensemble “Helvetikuss”, playing traditional music in a fresh guise.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Viviane Chassot, accordion
Beethoven’s 8th Symphony and Haydn’s Concerto in D major, arranged for accordion, played by Viviane Chassot, come together with rediscoveries by the Classical Lucerne composers Joseph Stalder and Franz Xaver Schnyder von Wartensee.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
Marzena Diakun, conductor
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar
The Orquesta de la Comunidad de Madrid, Marzena Diakun (conductor) and Pablo Sáinz-Villegas (guitar) offer intoxicating Spanish classics by Manuel de Falla and Rodrigo, plus a grandiose symphony.
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CHAMBER MUSIC
Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival Ensemble:
Mojca Erdmann, soprano
Michael Barenboim, violin
Mohamed Hiber, violin
Sara Ferrandez, viola
Gerard Caussé, viola
Astrig Siranossian, cello
Ivan Karizna, cello
Nabil Shehata, double bass
Pablo Barragán, clarinet
Elena Bashkirova, piano
The Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival Ensemble with Elena Bashkirova, Mojca Erdmann and Michael Barenboim will play works by the great Romantics Schubert, Mendelssohn and Schumann.
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CHAMBER MUSIC
Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival Ensemble:
Michael Barenboim, violin
Mohamed Hiber, violin
Gerard Caussé, viola
Sara Ferrandez, viola
Astrig Siranossian, cello
Ivan Karizna, cello
Nabil Shehata, double bass
Pablo Barragán, clarinet
Elena Bashkirova, piano
Of dogs and nightingales. Elena Bashkirova (piano) and her Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival Ensemble present works by Rossini and Brahms.
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THE BASH GOES SYMPHONIC
Sina, Adrian Stern, Kunz, Michael von der Heide
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Adrian Stern, Sina, Kunz and Michael von der Heide will perform together with the Swiss Orchestra and Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer (conductor) for the first time at The Bash Festival Andermatt.
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A SONG RECITAL WITH SCHUBERT’S GOETHE SETTINGS
Mauro Peter, tenor
Joseph Middleton, piano
On the occasion of the first-ever Andermatt Goethe Days, the tenor Mauro Peter from Lucerne and the pianist Joseph Middleton will perform settings of Goethe’s poetry by Franz Schubert that belong to the highpoints of the art of song.
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CHAMBER MUSIC WITH THE AZAHAR ENSEMBLE
Fiery performances, a fresh breeze, the scent of orange blossoms – this wind quintet, comprising members of the Swiss Orchestra, will whirl through the Andermatt Concert Hall. They will make the Alps glow with their rousing programme, featuring a mix of well-known classics, an unearthed gem from Switzerland, and vivacious music from Spain.
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CHAMBER MUSIC WITH THE EnsembLesAlpes
Two different works for the extraordinary genre of the string sextet, by Johannes Brahms und Joachim Raff.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Christoph Pfändler, dulcimer
This third concert of the Swiss Orchestra’s season features a rarely performed popular classic, a Swiss work that made it onto the Titanic, cross-pollination between Russia and Switzerland, and a dulcimer gone astray.
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GREAT CHAMBER SYMPHONIES
The Camerata RCO (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam) will give us a royal treat: its ten instrumentalists will be performing great works of chamber music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Anton Bruckner.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Heinz Holliger, oboe
Alice Belugou, harp
Fränggi & Maria Gehrig (special guests)
An exclusive summit meeting: A masterpiece by Brahms meets the Swiss symphonic composers Johann Carl Eschmann and Frank Martin.
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FAMILY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, conductor
Bernhard Russi, narrator
Sergei Prokofiev’s musical fairy tale with Bernhard Russi as the narrator.
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CLASSICAL-INSPIRED JAZZ
The Luzia von Wyl Ensemble will present pieces from their new CD for the first-ever time. There is surely nowhere better for this new mountain programme of the Luzia von Wyl Ensemble than Andermatt, in the highest concert hall in Switzerland!
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“STUBETE” IN THE CONCERT HALL
The ensemble “Gläuffig” from Canton Uri is giving a home performance with friends in the Andermatt Concert Hall. They will entice us all into the world of folk music, ranging from the traditional to the new.
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A SOLO RECITAL IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN
The star pianist Hélène Grimaud will play music from Claude Debussy to Erik Satie, Frédéric Chopin and Robert Schumann.
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SYMPHONY CONCERT
Swiss Orchestra
Lena-Lisa Wüstendörfer, Conductor
Alina Pogostkina, Violin
Our orchestra in residence will open the season with well-known masterpieces by Mozart and Beethoven and a forgotten jewel of Swiss classical music.
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