KKL Luzern 2 April 2023 - Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly, Pablo Ferrández et al. | GoComGo.com

Lucerne Festival Orchestra, Riccardo Chailly, Pablo Ferrández et al.

KKL Luzern, Concert Hall, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Lucerne, Switzerland
Starts at: 18:30

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Festival

Lucerne Spring Festival 2023

Since 2022, the Lucerne Festival Orchestra no longer performs only in the summer. Each spring going forward, the ensemble will additionally lure classical music fans from all over the world to Lucerne. Together with their “boss” Riccardo Chailly, the orchestra celebrates a three-day music festival during the Palm Sunday weekend, following the model of historic music festivals that have been held in the Rhineland since the early Romantic period at varying venues, such as Aachen, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. Between 1833 and 1846, on seven occasions, Felix Mendelssohn took over the direction of these so-called “Lower Rhine Music Festivals,” which similarly lasted for three days in the spring and had a thematic focus. It is therefore no coincidence that Mendelssohn now serves as the guiding star for the Lucerne programs in 2022 and 2023, which will include performances of all five of his symphonies.

Programme
Robert Schumann: Cello concerto in A minor, Op.129
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphony no. 2 in B flat major, "Lobgesang" (Hymn of Praise), Op.52
Overview

Felix Mendelssohn was an exceptional figure — and not only as a gifted composer. He also made music history when he ushered in the Bach renaissance in 1829 by leading the first revival since Bach’s death of the St. Matthew Passion. As conductor, meanwhile, he was the first to use a baton while standing in front of the orchestra. But Mendelssohn also differed from many others on the music scene in his humanity, for he was capable of genuine friendship and did not get caught up in rivalries. When it came to Robert Schumann, in particular, he was at times inseparable: between 1835 and 1837, before Mendelssohn‘s wedding, the two had lunch together almost daily. Schumann championed Mendelssohn through his highly laudatory reviews andwas in turn given praise and advice by his friend. Riccardo Chailly and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra will revive the alliance between these two figures. Mendelssohn is represented by his Second Symphony, the Bach-inspired Lobgesang, which was premiered in 1840 with more than 500 performers: a choral symphony that offered a “response” to Beethoven’s legendary Ninth. Preceding it on the program is Schumann’s highly Romantic Cello Concerto, played by the Spanish shooting-star Pablo Ferrández.

Venue Info

KKL Luzern - Lucerne
Location   Europaplatz 1

KKL Luzern’s spectacular architecture designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel and the quality of its facilities set this venue apart from more traditional culture and convention centres. Its trade-mark is the common theme of culture, conferences and culinary choices – the complete experience orchestrated under the famous roof. The building is situated in the heart of Switzerland, only one hour by train from Zurich Airport, within walking distance of Lucerne’s finest hotels and a few sheltered steps from the international railway station. It is the perfect venue for your next premium event, such as product launches, anniversary celebrations and award ceremonies, high-profile meetings, receptions and banquets.

Concert Hall
The showpiece of the KKL Luzern is its renowned Concert Hall with 1,898 seats and acoustics that provide incredible sound and inspire the world’s leading conductors, orchestras and soloists to perform at their best.

Conventions
The outstanding Concert Hall with its multifunctional usage, is also an exciting possibility for conventions. A wide screen is hidden above the stage and may be lowered for awards, product presentations and other events. Interpreting booths and excellent infrastructure are at hand for a most memorable convention or meeting or live television broadcast.

Two water canals frame the Lucerne Hall, a venue that is also unique in its adaptability and convertible for 200 up to 1,800 guests. It can be used for a variety of settings including product presentations, congresses, concerts and banquets. With its appropriate audiovisual facilities, variable height staging and mobile rostrum, all combined with the deliberately simple design of the hall, the organizer will find creative freedom to style the event.

The Auditorium for up to 271 listeners, too, is equipped with state-of-the-art congress installations and, like the Lucerne Hall, provides an attractive setting for conferences. Event organizers are also increasingly discovering the Crystal Lounge, the attractive meeting point in the KKL Luzern. It boasts an oval-shaped bar that can be moved around the space, allowing for maximum flexibility and turning the lounge into a premier events venue.

Culinary experiences
The cuisine facilities of the KKL Luzern offer organizers and guests all kinds of catering options and total culinary experiences. Packages and offers – such as refreshing time-outs, cocktail receptions for networking, stand-up lunches, seated dinners or exclusive lounge experiences – can be tailored to the organizer’s specific needs.

Important Info
Type: Classical Concert
City: Lucerne, Switzerland
Starts at: 18:30
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