Mathieu Jaton - Maestro of the Montreux Jazz Festival
Mathieu Jaton, a graduate of the prestigious École Hôtelière de Lausanne, shares behind-the-scenes insights into the festival on the eve of its 59th edition – taking place just next door to the Saanenland.
5 Years of La Folia: Marked the Milestone with Expansive Programme
La Folia, the beloved Festival for Early Music in Rougemont, celebrated its 25th anniversary during Pentecost week with a series of seven concerts and five open-air events. Audiences were very enthusiastic about the new concept.
"In my next life, maybe both"
Zhao Mengge on art, solitude, and finding freedom in the Swiss Alps.
La Folia Turns 25 — A worthy platform for Cluny’s cultural legacy
On 24 May, the Romanesque church of Saint-Nicolas de Myre in Rougemont hosted the official opening of the travelling exhibition Cluny#tousconnectés. Installed along the church’s side aisles, the exhibition retraces the legacy of the Cluniac monastic network.
Finnish Black Comedy “The Missile” hits the Big Screen in Gstaad
This Monday, 2 June, Filmpodium Saanenland presents “The Missile – News from Lapland” (Original title: “Ohjus – Uutisia Lapista”) at the Kino Gstaad, a darkly comic film by Finnish director Miia Tervo.
Rougemont at the heart of the Cluniac Network
From 24 May to 22 June, the Church of Rougemont will host an exhibition dedicated to the European network of Cluniac sites.
An unstoppable enthusiasm for music in Saanenland
The traditional Easter and New Year’s concerts at Saanen Church are a testament to how contagious the joy of making music together can be.
Slopesound Festival returns – with a bang, despite the rain
The second edition of the Slopesound Festival brought vibrant energy to the slopes and festival tent, even as wind and rain swept through Saanenmöser. With international live acts, improved infrastructure, and a remarkable level of volunteer dedication, the festival struck a chord with music l ...
Liminal Journey – A Light and Sound Experience in Kapälli Gstaad
A dazzling light beam and meditative sounds flow from the St. Nicholas Chapel in Gstaad. “Liminal Journey” is the latest installation by artist Emilio Ferro, and it transforms the historic chapel into a space of reflection and discovery.
From peaks to paint: A unique approach to mountain art
“Great things are done when men and mountains meet,” wrote William Blake. Julia Scheuer brings this sentiment to life with her extraordinary mountain-inspired works, combining duct tape and acrylic paint. Showcased at the Gstaad Flower Shop from 27 February to 2 March.
Yulia Pozdeeva’s art at the ARTHANGAR
Since 27 December 2024, Geneva-based artist Yulia Pozdeeva has been charming audiences at the ARTHANGAR in Saanen with her innovative exhibitions.
Art Talk
The pulse of contemporary art in Gstaad
Expressive simplicity at sommets: Zep's artistic and musical odyssey
Renowned comic artist Zep, creator of “Titeuf”, has embarked on a new artistic journey. His latest project, “L’Odyssée de Doublecroche”, blends drawing and music in a symphonic performance. Accompanied by violinist Renaud Capuçon and pianist Guillaume Bellom, ...
25 years of an inexhaustible source of joy and satisfaction
Interview with Festival Director Ombretta Ravessoud Ombretta Ravessoud of Sommet Musicaux.
Sommets - A quarter century of musical peaks
This year, the Sommets Musicaux festival celebrates a milestone: its 25th anniversary. Festival Director Ombretta Ravessoud shares what special surprises await the audience during this landmark edition.
Andrea von Siebenthal's "More Than Brothers" debuts in Gstaad
Gstaad native Andrea von Siebenthal’s latest documentary, “More Than Brothers”, is set to make its local debut this February at our community cinema. This poignant 23-minute film delves into the harrowing aftermath of the U.S. military’s 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, spotlighting ...
Gstaad New Year Music Festival: Positive Feedback
The Gstaad New Year Music Festival 2024/25 has concluded another successful chapter. The final concerts took place on Saturday, 11 January, wrapping up 14 days filled with 22 captivating musical events.
Worlds of Sound and Emotion: Nino Kupreishvili Captivates Rougemont
The Georgian pianist Nino Kupreishvili enchanted her audience in Rougemont’s historic church with a deeply moving performance for the Gstaad New Year Music Festival—an homage to the courageous pianist Pavel Kuschnir.
Young Virtuoso Wows in Lauenen
The exceptional German pianist Luca Sestak and his trio captivated the audience at the Lauenen church with youthful energy and virtuosic flair. Playfully blending classical music with jazz and rock, their performance delighted the crowd.
Maze Art Gstaad returns for its second edition
The inaugural edition seems to have convinced the international exhibitors. They have all decided to return to offer their contemporary art treasures to the local audience during the winter season. Newcomers such as Pace and Marian Goodman will also join the fair, adding further depth to its offeri ...