«Flucht und Ferne»

Music by refugees and émigrés, works written in exile or inner exile and compositions influenced by the local culture of a host country: discover all this with the Merel Quartet at the 8th edition of Zwischentöne Chamber Music Festival.

The celebrated soprano Nuria Rial graces the festival this year, as does the Swedish clarinettist Karin Dornbusch. Regulars of the festival can look forward to the return of two well-known friends, Hungarian pianists Izabella Simon and Dénes Várjon. Other guests include cellist Anita Leuzinger, violinist Sini Simonen and pianist Benjamin Engeli – the list goes on and could hardly be more luxurious!

In a rich and varied program, seldom-heard works by Rebecca Clarke and Paul Ben-Haim  accompany favorite classics like Dvorák’s “American” quartet and Brahms’ piano quintet. György Kurtág’s Játékok (Games) and a premiere by composer Iris Szeghy are just two of the contemporary gems included, while a program of baroque songs with soprano Nuria Rial is a window to the past. And where there is a longing for freedom and a better world the program wouldn’t be complete without Schumann.

The exquisite Kursaal with its excellent acoustics and Belle Epoque architecture provides an elegant venue and Engelberg’s high alps an inspiring backdrop for the festival. Our hotel partner, H+ Hotel and Spa, offers attractive prices in combination with the festival passes.

We look forward to seeing you in Engelberg!