Festival Strings receive another Strad
Violins of the ensemble founders reunited
The fact that the last musician to play the „Sellière“ Stradivarus was none other than the co-founder of Lucerne Festival Strings, Wolfgang Schneiderhan, has many implications for the character of the ensemble. The addition of the aforementioned instrument completes the circle, as the other Stradivarius that has been loaned to the ensemble used to belong to co-founder Rudolf Baumgartner. These instruments are more than mere prestige, as they tell a story deeply rooted in the history of the ensemble.
Konzert Reihe Luzern
Lucerne KKL: 02.05.2018, 19:30
Successful transition
For musical child prodigies such as Jan L, the transition into the adult world is a hurdle that only few overcome. The 24-year-old Canadian wonder pianist, who by the age of 15 had already signed a big record contract, has perfectly mastered this metamorphosis and has become one of the leading pianists worldwide.
Photo Credits: Christoph Köstlin
Concert Season 2018/19
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For the 2018/19 season, the Lucerne Festival Strings are presenting its own concert series at Lucerne KKL and being invited to Lucerne Festival. Being on tour the orchestra is heading for Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie twice, as well as to Berlin, to Vienna and to Bologna. The list of soloists includes Ray Chen, Arabella Steinbacher, Jan Lisiecki, Kit Armstrong and Alban Gerhardt. Get inspired here!