Freundeskreis
Experience Paavo Järvi and artists from all over the world with the orchestra - in front of and behind the scenes.
Would you like to accompany the orchestra and Music Director Paavo Järvi on their journey together? And take a look behind the scenes, deepen your knowledge and socialise with like-minded people?
The Freundeskreis gives you the opportunity to do just that. We have been supporting the artistic development of the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich since 1983. And we offer our members numerous events that are not open to the public: from dress rehearsals and masterclasses to exclusive guided tours. You can hardly get closer to the orchestra than that.
Memberships
Become a member today and enjoy all the benefits of membership. Or give a membership as a gift.
For private individuals
Händel Membership
Händel Individual Membership CHF 220 per season
Händel Couple Membership CHF 330 per season
- Dress rehearsal or masterclass
- Concert of the Circle of Friends
- Advance ticket sales
Bach Membership
Bach single membership CHF 850 per season
Bach couple membership CHF 1,300 per season
- Dress rehearsals
- Concert of the Freundeskreis
- Advance ticket sales
Category advantage:
- Gala concert of the Freundeskreis
- Group tour
- Masterclass
- Advance booking tonhalleNIGHT (every two years)
For private individuals and companies
Haydn membership
CHF 4'500 per season
- Dress rehearsals
- Advance ticket sales
- Masterclass
- Advance booking tonhalleNIGHT (formerly Dîner Musical) (every two years)
Category advantage:
- Concert of the Circle of Friends (6 tickets)
- Guided tour (small group)
- Gala concert of the Circle of Friends (6 tickets)
- Grouped web entry
Mozart membership
CHF 10'000 per season
- Dress rehearsals
- Concert of the Circle of Friends (10 tickets)
- Advance ticket sales
- Masterclass
- Advance sale tonhalleNIGHT (formerly Dîner Musical) (every two years)
- Guided tour (small group)
- Gala concert of the Circle of Friends (10 tickets)
Category advantage:
- Work sample (small groups)
- Ticket contingent for category 1
- Web entry and print entry grouped together
Beethoven membership
CHF 25,000 per season
- Dress rehearsals
- Concert of the Circle of Friends (25 tickets)
- Advance ticket sales
- Masterclasses
- Advance sale tonhalleNIGHT (formerly Dîner Musical) (every two years)
- Guided tour (small group)
- Gala concert of the Circle of Friends (25 tickets)
- Web entry and print entry grouped together
Category advantage:
- Ticket contingent for category 1
- Work sample (private)
Wagner membership
CHF 50,000 per season
- Dress rehearsals
- Concert of the Circle of Friends (50 tickets)
- Advance ticket sales
- Masterclasses
- Advance ticket sales tonhalleNIGHT (formerly Dîner Musical) (every two years)
- Gala concert of the Circle of Friends (50 tickets)
- Web entry and print entry grouped together
- Work sample (private)
Category advantage:
- Ticket contingent for category 1
- Private lounge hire at concerts (subject to availability)
- Guided tours (private)
- Private ticket hotline
Brahms membership
CHF 100,000 per season
- Dress rehearsals
- Concert of the Circle of Friends (100 tickets)
- Advance ticket sales
- Masterclasses
- Guided tours (private)
- Gala concert of the Circle of Friends (100 tickets)
- Private lounge hire at concerts
- Work samples (private)
- Private ticket hotline
Category advantage:
- Ticket contingent for category 1
- Private dinner or event with music director and/or artistic director
- Web entry and print entry individually
- Invitation to tonhalleNIGHT (formerly Dîner Musical) (every two years)
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For 18 - 40 year olds
Membership of klubZ for young people who want to immerse themselves in music together with other classical music fans. Also available as a klubZ corporate membership.
For klubZ members, there is a 50% discount on the first year when joining the circle of friends!
Your advantages
As a member of the Freundeskreis, you benefit from the following offers. You will find the relevant dates in the agenda.
Special concerts
Concert of the Circle of Friends
From category Händel
We invite you to a members' concert followed by an aperitif.
Gala concert of the Circle of Friends
From category Bach
You can enjoy a gala evening with a festive concert followed by an aperitif riche.
tonhalleNIGHT
From category Bach
Every two years, our fundraising event takes place with musical contributions and a festive dinner. The proceeds go to the orchestra.
A look behind the scenes
Dress rehearsals (GP)
From Handel category
Experience the orchestra at the last rehearsal before the concert.
Masterclasses
From Handel category
Watch a member of the orchestra teaching - and ask everything you ever wanted to know about orchestral work.
Guided tours
From Bach category
You can take part in exclusive backstage tours on topics such as technology, organ and architecture.
Work samples
From category Mozart
Before the orchestra rehearsal, you will receive an introduction to conducting and score reading.
Private dinner or event with Paavo Järvi and Ilona Schmiel
From category Brahms
We organise an unforgettable encounter with our music director and the artistic director for you.
General Meeting
From category Händel
You will receive an invitation to the annual general meeting with a musical programme and aperitif.
Further advantages
Advance ticket sales
From Handel category
Order your favourite tickets before the official advance sale and benefit from discounts.
Web and print naming
From category Haydn
If you wish, you can be mentioned on our website and in our print media.
Ticket contingent for category 1 and private ticket hotline
From category Mozart
You receive free tickets and from Wagner access to the private ticket hotline.
Private lounge hire for concerts
From category Wagner
Your private area - you can use the lounge above the foyer on a concert evening of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich.
Your support
- Orchestra concerts with international conductors and soloists
- Promotion of young talents
- Programmes for children and families
- Special projects such as the International Film Music Competition
- Acquisition of instruments
We would also be happy to advise you personally - we look forward to hearing from you.
Contact
Marta Lisik
freundeskreis@tonhalle.ch
+41 44 206 34 59
Board of Freundeskreis
The board of the Freundeskreis Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich works on a voluntary basis. In three board meetings per year, it reviews the association's strategy and discusses the use of financial resources.
Board of Directors
Dr. Thomas Sauber, Präsident
Prof. Dr. Karin Stüber, Vizepräsidentin
René Rausenberger, Quästor
Nicola Forster
Tomas Prenosil
Michèle Sandoz
Dr. Carole Schmied-Syz
klubZ
Morris Wolf, President
Seraina Baron
Jorgos Boulamatsis
Charles-Henri De Bruyne
Karla Lamesic
Gönner
