After a turbulent chapter, the International Menuhin Music Academy looks toward a possible revival—and even reconciliation.
The common thread! What connects a pastor, a jazz festival director, and a village chef?
Marianne Kellenberger long held the dream of becoming a pastor. Twelve years ago, she achieved that goal and has been serving the Saanen-Gsteig community since 2016.
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.
The original Hermès Birkin – scuffed, storied, and potentially record-breaking – resurfaces at Sotheby’s
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.
Zhao Mengge on art, solitude, and finding freedom in the Swiss Alps.
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.
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.
From 24 May to 22 June, the Church of Rougemont will host an exhibition dedicated to the European network of Cluniac sites.
From 15 May to 15 June, the Rougemont Hotel & Spa will host a solo exhibition by Chinese artist Zhao Mengge, currently in residence at the hotel.
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.
Piguet Auction House closed the second edition of its Valentine’s Day auction, featuring a selection of luxury jewellery, watches, and leather goods. Exhibitions were held on their Lausanne and Geneva premises, and the online bids were plentiful and far exceeded expectations!
Gstaad has a way of making us pause – whether in admiration, reflection, or sheer curiosity. In this last issue of the winter season, we look at the people, places, and projects shaping our region in ways that make us stop and think.
Julia Scheuer’s Alpine Art Shines in 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.
“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.
Since 27 December 2024, Geneva-based artist Yulia Pozdeeva has been charming audiences at the ARTHANGAR in Saanen with her innovative exhibitions.
The pulse of contemporary art in Gstaad