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Episode 19
«Tram for Two» with Paavo Järvi und Kirill Gerstein
In the 19th episode of our video series "Tram for Two", Music Director Paavo Järvi drives through ...
classic meets art: Shedhalle x Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich
For the third time in a row, we are guests at the Zurich Art Weekend (ZAW). This time with the very ...
Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms
From friend to friend
Even the greatest composers once started small. Some of them learnt from other giants of music ...
Igor Levit as a teacher
The search for connection
Igor Levit describes himself as a citizen, a European and a pianist. He has also been a teacher ...
Solo harp
My take: Sarah Verrue
The harp stands out visually in the orchestra but is not always so clearly audible. This will be ...
Paavo Järvi and Julia Kurzydlak
"This is crazy, now it's getting serious!"
In 2024 Julia Kurzydlak won the main prize at the Conductors' Academy, today she is Paavo Järvi's ...
Tour review
Ten days in Japan
The orchestra with Paavo Järvi and soloists Janine Jansen and Kyohei Sorita was celebrated in six ...
Japan tour
"Japan is the Mecca of classical music"
Paavo Järvi has been conducting in Japan for decades. Here he talks about his experiences, the ...
Japan-Tournee
Japan – Zurich – Japan
Five Japanese musicians talk about their journey to Zurich and what they are looking forward to on ...
International Organ Festival Zurich
Progressive rock meets organ
Swiss organist Yves Rechsteiner brings previously unheard sounds to the Grosse Tonhalle with his ...
Season interview
Colours and facets
The 2026/27 season brings numerous new facets to light. What does Beethoven stand for in the year ...
About teaching
"It's an absolute win-win constellation"
Several orchestra members teach at the ZHdK. Four of them talk about their experiences. ...

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