Would you like to attend a world premiere performance? A date with Alfred Brendel or Zubin Mehta? A short break with the London Symphony Orchestra? Between 16th July and 4th September, Saanenland is a must for all lovers of classical music. At the Menuhin Festival Gstaad, concert visits complement hiking, health and gourmet holidays.
“The Sounds of the Alps I – A Multi-Media Symphonic Concert” will take place on 20th August 2004. The world premiere will be staged by the most successful and most performed of Swiss composers abroad, the saxophonist Daniel Schnyder. Richard Strauss’s “Alpine Symphony” will ring out in the Gstaad festival tent, and this multimedia highlight will be backed by a film, specially shot in Saanenland. Under commission from the Menuhin Festival, Schnyder will perform his symphony for full orchestra and Alpenhorn. The Alpenhorn concert is tailor-made for the Russian Alpenhorn virtuoso Arkady Shilkloper, regarded as one of the masters of his art. And with attractive hotel deals too, an exceptional weekend of premieres is guaranteed.
For lovers of the classical genre, the almost 50-year-old festival is a not-to-be-missed date in the musical calendar. During seven weeks of events, guests can take their pick of concerts of different types “Festive: Gstaad Chamber Music Festival”, “Classical: Orchestra Concerts & Opera” and “Experimental: Today’s Music”.
By day, go hiking and enjoy the superb panoramic view of the Bernese Alps, unwind in the exclusive health centres of Gstaad’s top hotels, or succumb to the delights of Saanenland cuisine. Evenings are reserved for music. A romantic nocturne by candlelight in Lauenen Church, an atmospheric evening of chamber music in Saanen’s Church of St.Maurice – perfect opportunities to leave the stress of everyday life behind. Highlights this year include performances by renowned artists such as Zubin Mehta, Alfred Brendel and Christopher Hogwood.
A week of outstanding concerts and holiday fun in the Bernese Oberland can be yours for as little as CHF416 (approx.GBP180).
Hotel reservations can be made directly through Gstaad Saanenland Tourist Office: Tel. 033 748 81 84, Fax, 033 748 81 83, [email protected] Ticket bookings are taken by the Menuhin Festivalbüro: Promenade, 3780 Gstaad, Tel. 033 748 83 33, Fax 033 748 83 39, [email protected], www.menuhinfestivalgstaad.ch
Holiday Packages for Everyone to the Menuhin Festival Gstaad For the first time this year, guests can now visit the Menuhin Festival and the Interlaken Music Festival together. A special package is available to take advantage of this:
Working in Harmony: Gstaad-Interlaken Musical Package (26th – 29th August 2004) For the first time, the Menuhin Festival Gstaad now offers a combination package with the Interlaken Music Festival: a Chamber Music Festival concert in Saanen Church with the Beaux-Arts Trio, and two symphony concerts with the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra in Interlaken’s Kursaal Casino. Includes the following: One night with half board in Gstaad, two nights with half board in Interlaken, second-class train ticket to Interlaken Ost station, three category 1 or 2 tickets, free entry to Interlaken casino with a welcome drink, entry to Interlaken Mystery Park. Price per person from CHF 830 (approx.GBP360).
Bookings can be made through: Interlaken Music Festival, Tel. +41 (0)33 821 21 15, Fax, +41 (0)33 821 21 16, [email protected]
Whatever your budget, there is a holiday package for you to enjoy the Menuhin Festival 2004.
For more information contact:
Magellan PR on Tel: 020 8875 2850
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