Green Light for Three Major Projects in Saanen
At Friday’s extraordinary municipal assembly, the residents of Saanen clearly approved all items on the agenda, including three large-scale projects: the redevelopment of the Rellerli gondola, upgrades to the Saanenmöser-Schönried tourism area, and increased planning funds for a new ...
Modernising the Gstaad Sports Centre
At the upcoming Saanen municipal assembly, residents will vote on the municipality’s contribution to the planning costs for a new sports and event hall
3rd Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition
Once more, Gstaad will host an extraordinary musical event: the 3rd Alberto Lysy International Violin Competition, which will be held from October 18th to 20th, 2024.
The Renewed Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers' Walk
A Journey of Thought Along the Saane: The Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers' Walk has undergone a thoughtful renewal. New plaques, adorned with fresh quotes and QR codes, invite passersby to reflect as they walk along the peaceful Saane River.
Blending classical and electronic music at Eggli Berghaus
Classical music for some, electronic for others: at the “Visions of Classical Music – Trans-Classics X”, two distinct musical worlds collided on the Eggli, expanding our horizons. The evening’s transformation proved that this “transfusion” of genres worked beauti ...
Wagner in Gstaad: A Memorable Opera Evening
The Gstaad Menuhin Festival took a bold step by bringing one of Richard Wagner's grand operas to the festival tent stage. Wagner, a revered and controversial composer, is known for his demanding works. However, with the world-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann cast in the role of Tristan, musical success was ...
GstaadLife 5 | Editorial
Coming together! As we bask in the afterglow of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, it’s clear that sports have a unique power to bring us together. This month’s theme, “Coming Together”, celebrates the connections we forge through sports and community initiatives.
Conducting creativity - Interview with Sir Antonio Pappano
After 22 years as music director of the Royal Opera House, Sir Antonio Pappano will soon take up the position of chief conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. He spoke with GstaadLife ahead of the two programmes he is conducting at this year’s Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy.
A unanimous choice: Menuhin board of directors hands over future artistic direction to Daniel Hope
The Board of Directors of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy has unanimously chosen Daniel Hope as its new Artistic Director. He will succeed Christoph Müller, who will step down at the end of 2025.
The Menuhin Festival has a new Artistic Director
Daniel Hope will take over as the newly elected Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy on 1 November 2025.
Trees Instead of Flowers
Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy Embraces Lasting Sustainability. In a shift towards sustainability, the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy has embarked on a meaningful change by replacing traditional flower bouquets with tree certificates for up-and-coming artists. This innovative initiative ...
Gstaad Concert Hall: Stepping Stone Towards a Major Goal
The municipality of Saanen invites you to an informative session on Wednesday, April 24th at 8 p.m. in the Gstaad parish hall titled "Gstaad Sports and Cultural Centre" (previous article published in GstaadLife 17 January 2022).
Everything transformed!
The new Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy programme is officially out. The 68th edition of the festival is all about transformation – and is increasingly breaking new ground beyond the well-trodden, purely classical paths. What exactly will this look like? We asked Artistic Director Christoph ...
Müller: "Letting go is a part of life"
Christoph Müller's Farewell: Reflecting on Nearly a Quarter Century of Artistic Direction.
In this interview, Christoph Müller, who has devoted almost 25 years to the Gstaad Menuhin Festival, discusses his decision to step down and the remarkable journey that led him to this point.
Christoph Müller Announces Departure from Gstaad Menuhin Festival
The acclaimed Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, has revealed his intention to conclude his role at the end of the three-year cycle titled "Change 2023-2025."
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On a rainy day like today, there's nothing I enjoy more than diving into a good book or plotting my next adventure to some far-off destination. In fact, the research phase is almost as thrilling as the trip itself. Speaking of exploration, did you realize that beyond offering valuable day-to-day insights ...
The first cycle of change
Music on its own might not change the world, but it can definitely contribute to it said Artistic Director Christoph Müller on launching the ambitious program cycle called CHANGE. As the echoes of the last notes from this year’s Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy fade away, he offers ...
Echoes of life - Interview with Alice Sara Ott
Two years after its planned premiere in Gstaad, pianist Alice Sara Ott finally brings her ‘Echoes of Life’ project to the Gstaad Menuhin Festival. GstaadLife spoke with Alice ahead of her concert in the Festival Tent on Sunday 13 August.
GstaadLife No 5 | Editorial
In this issue, we are honoured to feature two remarkable women who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of artistic excellence: pianist Alice Sara Ott and painter/sculptor Setsuko. Both have roots in Japan but have also embraced the influences of other cultures and traditions. Both have faced challenges ...
How can the current situation not preoccupy us?
Insights from violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja