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On Debussy's Préludes
They are not only played in the concert hall, but also studied, taught and arranged every day by ...
Ravel's Boléro
My Take: Sabine Poyé Morel
Sabine Poyé Morel, solo flute, on her engagement at the traditional Dîner Musical. ...
Dîner Musical
Ravel's «Boléro» – The Big Quiz
On 24 June 2023, the Tonhalle Zürich will be transformed into a piece of France. Culinary, ...
Question no. 17
Why do Horn Players Put Their Hand in the Instrument?
Our solo hornist Mischa Greull, who makes his last appearance in «Fidelio», explains. ...
Opera in the Concert Hall
«Fidelio» or «Florestan»?
For the first time since Paavo Järvi became Music Director, an opera is on the programme: ...
Concert Recording: Nielsen's Overture to «Masquerade»
Even instruments can dress up when Paavo Järvi is at the podium. ...
Episode 3
«Tram for Two» with Paavo Järvi and Fazıl Say
In the third episode of «Tram for Two», Paavo Järvi takes Turkish pianist, composer and Focus ...
Michael Tilson Thomas
Debut with Mahler
American Michael Tilson Thomas makes his long-awaited debut with the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, ...
Piano Tuner In Conversation
«It is Also a Question of Chemistry»
Jean-Christoph Hannig is part of the team that tunes and looks after the grand pianos in the ...
Série jeunes
Fifth Child, Third Solo Career
The name Kanneh-Mason stands for musical talent and for a family that pulls together. Now Jeneba ...
Audience Orchestra
«The First Rehearsal Is Always a Shock»
Since 2018, violinist Christopher Whiting has led the audience orchestra at the Tonhalle Zürich. ...
Question no. 16
Who Were the Mothers of Schönberg and Haydn?
We did some research in anticipation of Mother's Day, when works by the two composers are ...

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