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Lucerne Festival 2012
The Lucerne Festival has visits from some of the world’s major orchestras, The Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics, the Cleveland, the Birmingham and London Symphony the Concertgebouw and the Munich Philharmonic, together with many distinguished conductors. Any of these are can be booked, subject to availability
The most eagerly awaited performances will be those by Claudio Abbado and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra in the KKL Concert Hall, who performed in London recently to great critical and popular acclaim. The orchestra is made up of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and the leaders and section leaders of international Orchestras. They will be performing firstly Mahler’s Eighth Symphony, the so-called ‘Symphony of a Thousand’, a combination of symphony, operatic scene, and oratorio. Only a very few tickets will be available which means that early booking is essential.
07–10 Aug 2012 Code: LUC/12/1 |
08–11 Aug 2012 Code: LUC/12/2 |
10 – 12 Aug 2012 Code: LUC/12/3 |
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8 Aug |
Lucerne Festival Orchestra |
Claudio Abbado |
Mahler: Symphony No. 8 |
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09 Aug |
Mahler Chamber Orchestra |
Daniel Harding |
Schubert,Schumann |
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In their second orchestral programme, Abbado and his ensemble continue their thrilling collaboration with Radu Lupu, when they pair Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto with Bruckner’s First Symphony. The musicians of this remarkable ‘orchestra of soloists’ will also set the tone during the festival’s opening weeks in ensemble and chamber music formations—including the Brass Ensemble and the Mahler Chamber Soloists
16–18 Aug Code: LUC/12/4 |
17–19 Aug Code: LUC/12/5 |
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17 Aug or 18 Aug |
Lucerne Festival Orchestra |
Claudio Abbado |
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 |
Verdi’s is one of the most popular works in the classical repertoire. It was composed in memory of the nationalist Italian writer Alessandro Manzoni. Verdi’s only often played non operatic piece, it is nevertheless an immensely operatic and dramatic work. Daniel Barenboim will be conducting the Requiem with the La Scala Orchestra and Chorus and a stellar group of soloists - Anja Harteros, Jonas Kaufmann, Elina Garanča and René Pape. Undoubtedly this performance will show off the acoustic qualities of the KKL Luzern Concert Hall to perfection.
27 – 30 August 2012 |
Tour Code: LUC/12/6 |
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28 Aug |
Berlin Philharmonic |
Simon Rattle |
Ligeti, Wagner, Sibelius, Debussy and |
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29 Aug |
Orchestra and Chorus of La Scala |
Daniel Barenboim |
Verdi: Messa da Requiem |
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Hotel: The Hotel Des Balances has a rich tradition as a 4-star establishment. Nestled in the heart of the ‘Old town` it boasts one of the city’s trendiest restaurants, with a bar, lounge and riverside terrace, and a stunning view of the Reuss River. Most rooms offer views of the Chapel Bridge, the Jesuit Church and the Weinmarkt.
Tour Code |
Dates |
Price |
Single Supp |
LUC/12/1 |
07 – 10 Aug |
£1,150 |
£150 |
LUC/12/2 |
08 – 11 Aug |
£1,050 |
£150 |
LUC/12/3 |
10 – 12 Aug |
£750 |
£100 |
LUC/12/4 |
16 – 18 Aug |
£750 |
£100 |
LUC/12/5 |
17 – 19 Aug |
£750 |
£100 |
LUC/12/6 |
27 – 30 Aug |
£1,150 |
£150 |
Included: Two or three nights bed and breakfast at the Hotel Des Balances (or similar), first class tickets for performances as described. Please Note: Travel is not included in the price, but can be arranged for you, either by flying to Zurich and taking the train to Lucerne, or by train from London St Pancras to Lucerne.
There are very few tickets available for the programmes illustrated so early booking is essential. However, we are able to obtain tickets for other performances at the Festival.
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