Virtual reality and lesbian desire – the most exciting classic events of the season
The Zurich Tonhalle season opens on Wednesday. Five tips for events that can sometimes be unclassical.
Get to know the young Beethoven using virtual reality glasses – this is also possible at the Tonhalle.
Photo: David Peters
Virtual reality game
“Beethoven // Opus 360” wants to inspire young people with classical music. The game is recommended for everyone aged twelve and over. Those interested can wear virtual reality glasses in the Tonhalle. You will meet young Beethoven and end up in a rap battle. Outside of the virtual world, there are live concerts in the Tonhalle and an interview with the game’s creators.
Saturday, September 4, 10 a.m., Ballroom
Young piano star
Israeli pianist Yoav Levanon appeared on stage for the first time at the age of four and has since won numerous awards. Now 19 years old, he is studying under eminent piano teachers and, according to Diapason magazine, has everything “to become one of the most important pianists of this century.”
Monday 25.9, 7.30 pm, Klein Tonhalle
Israeli pianist Yoav Levanon is only 19 years old, but he’s already a star.
Photo: Wood Bennendick
Tonhalli is late
In the first part of the evening, the orchestra, under the direction of Franz Strobel, plays excerpts from film scores, such as “Avatar,” “Billy Elliot,” and “All Quiet in the West.” This evening in the Tonhalle Late series is dedicated to filming because the Zurich Film Festival is taking place at the same time. Late in the evening, Berlin DJ Joris Bezmans plays, among others.
Friday 29 September, 10pm, Gros Tonhalle
Lesbian desire
This morning’s focus is on A Woman to Watch by Annemarie Schwarzenbach. The film revolves around a young narrator who meets a strange and mysterious woman in a hotel elevator in the Swiss Alps. LGBTQ activist Anna Rosenwasser gives an introduction. Pianist Hendrik Hellmann plays pieces by Liszt and Pičević.
Saturday 29.10, 11.15 am, Klein Tonhalle
LGBTQ activist Anna Rosenwasser makes her Tonhalle debut.
Photo: Silas Zendel
Celebrity guests
Bryce Dessner belongs to the rock band The National and is this season’s “Creative Head” at Tonhalle Zurich. This weekend, he’ll be on stage with his electric guitar playing “St. Carolyn by the Sea” with the orchestra. The evening will be performed by Australian Simone Young, who has previously performed in the most important international concert halls.
Saturday 25 November, at 6:30pm and Sunday 26 November, at 5pm, in the Grosse Tonhalle
Australian conductor Simon Young conducts performances at Tonhalle Zurich.
Photo: Sandra Steh
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