A treat for all the senses at the magnificent, historic Grandhotel Giessbach 1875 overlooking Lake Brienz—including overnight accommodations, a hearty breakfast, and a delicious three-course meal.
A festive program for octet brings together two colorful compositions: Tchaikovsky’s popular Nutcracker Suite, in a finely crafted arrangement by Paul Scharf, brings the magic of the ballet to life with dance-like lightness and fairy-tale miniatures. This is contrasted by Thieriot’s Octet, Op. 62, which delights with its romantic warmth, chamber-music sophistication, and lively interplay between strings and winds—a true discovery. Together, they create a varied concert evening full of charm, elegance, and sonic diversity.
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
The Nutcracker Suite (Arrangement: Paul Scharf)
Ferdinand H. Thieriot (1838–1919)
Octet, Op. 62
Program subject to change.
The Swiss Octet featuring:
Jens Lohmann and Paul Scharf – violins
Mareike Hefti – viola
Christian Proske – cello
Gallus Burkard – double bass
Fabio Di Càsola – clarinet
Maria Wildhaber – bassoon
Tomás Gallart – horn
www.schweeizeroktett.ch
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Concert without an intermission; before dinner
For tickets: 033 952 25 25; for lodging: 041 250 79 02
A festive program for octet brings together two colorful compositions: Tchaikovsky’s popular Nutcracker Suite, in a finely crafted arrangement by Paul Scharf, brings the magic of the ballet to life with dance-like lightness and fairy-tale miniatures. This is contrasted by Thieriot’s Octet, Op. 62, which delights with its romantic warmth, chamber-music sophistication, and lively interplay between strings and winds—a true discovery. Together, they create a varied concert evening full of charm, elegance, and sonic diversity.
Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
The Nutcracker Suite (Arrangement: Paul Scharf)
Ferdinand H. Thieriot (1838–1919)
Octet, Op. 62
Program subject to change.
The Swiss Octet featuring:
Jens Lohmann and Paul Scharf – violins
Mareike Hefti – viola
Christian Proske – cello
Gallus Burkard – double bass
Fabio Di Càsola – clarinet
Maria Wildhaber – bassoon
Tomás Gallart – horn
www.schweeizeroktett.ch
Note: This text was translated by machine translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.
Concert without an intermission; before dinner
For tickets: 033 952 25 25; for lodging: 041 250 79 02
Price info
- CHF 45.00 for adults
CHF 10.00 for teens (ages 13–19) and students
Free for children 12 and under Contact person
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