Menuhin Festival Gstaad

15/09/2026

We are going to Copenhagen!

On September 26 and 27, 2026, the first edition of Project H.O.P.E. will take place at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. Conceived by Daniel Hope, the Menuhin Festival Gstaad and Fondation Juchum, the new initiative brings together music, medical science and social responsibility.

The programme includes public masterclasses with Daniel Hope, Sound Labs for children with hearing impairment, and a “Hearing, Music & Science” conference featuring international experts and special guest Dame Evelyn Glennie.

Participation is free of charge. Registration and further information are now available via this link:
https://www.menuhin.ch/.../program-and.../project-h-o-p-e

12/09/2026

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09/09/2026

The memory of Arcangelo's mesmerizing performance under Jonathan Cohen is one we'll carry with us for a long time. What a review, words we'll treasure. Thank you forumopera.com!

https://www.forumopera.com/spectacle/bach-messe-en-si-mineur-gstaad/

D’abord dire que l’église de Saanen est l’endroit idéal pour donner et entendre la Messe en si mineur. Les fresques anciennes, aux couleurs estompées, les galeries de bois clair, les collines bucoliques du Pays d’En-haut (l’Oberland bernois), les tombes fleuries qui entourent l’églis...

06/09/2026

Last night, Arcangelo and Jonathan Cohen brought this year's Menuhin Festival Gstaad to a close with an intimate and magical performance of the B Minor Mass — one of the greatest works ever written. Thank you for being there with us. This summer has been filled with highlights, beautiful music, and unforgettable encounters. Until next year!
Photo Credits: Raphael Faux

05/09/2026

Today, the 70th edition of the Menuhin Festival Gstaad comes to a close with one of the most significant works in music history. Johann Sebastian Bach’s monumental Mass in B minor will fill Saanen Church – a work of extraordinary musical richness, combining moments of intimacy with festive splendour and profound emotional power. With Arcangelo, one of today’s leading period-instrument ensembles, and its founder and Artistic Director Jonathan Cohen, this final festival evening promises to be a truly special experience. A festive and moving conclusion to seven weeks of music in Gstaad and the Saanenland.

Music festival with over 60 classical concerts - from young violinists to star singers, thrilling and unadulterated live musical experiences.

03/09/2026

Music by Candlelight 🕯️ — this evening, the Festival welcomes Emanuele Forni and Carmela Konrad to the Church of Lauenen for an intimate programme of lovesongs from the Renaissance and early Baroque. Don't miss your chance to experience this unique evening in Lauenen.

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02/09/2026

Besinnliche Klänge in Lauenen: Ein Festival kann auch sanft und leise sein. In der zauberhaft schönen Kirche von Lauenen erwartet euch am 3. September ein Programm ganz im Zeichen der Liebe – mit Laute und Gesang.
🎟️ Infos & Tickets: Link in Bio oder menuhin.ch
📍 Kirche Lauenen
Bis bald in Lauenen!

01/09/2026

📢 Program Change – Julia Lezhneva (Deutsche Version siehe unten 👇)

Soprano Julia Lezhneva has had to cancel her concert on 2 September at the Saanen Church due to an acute throat infection. Get well soon, Julia!

The good news: Israeli male soprano Maayan Licht is stepping in at short notice. Winner of the 2025 OPER! Award, he is one of the most exciting young voices in opera today, celebrated for his extraordinary range and dazzling coloratura.

Together with the Kammerorchester Basel, he presents "Sopranista Fireworks" — a virtuosic Baroque program of arias and orchestral works by Vivaldi, Handel, Purcell, Porpora, Broschi, and Giacomelli.

🎟️ Tickets remain valid.
📍 Tomorrow evening, Kirche Saanen — we look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Programmänderung

Julia Lezhneva kann ihr Konzert am 2. September in der Kirche Saanen wegen einer akuten Rachenentzündung leider nicht geben. Gute Besserung, Julia!

Die gute Nachricht: Der israelische Sopranist Maayan Licht springt kurzfristig ein – OPER!-Award-Gewinner 2025 und eine der aufregendsten jungen Stimmen der Opernwelt, bekannt für seinen atemberaubenden Stimmumfang und brillante Koloraturen.

Gemeinsam mit dem Kammerorchester Basel präsentiert er «Sopranista Fireworks» – ein virtuoses Barockfeuerwerk mit Vivaldi, Händel, Purcell, Porpora, Broschi und Giacomelli.

🎟️ Tickets bleiben gültig.
📍 Morgen Abend, Kirche Saanen – wir freuen uns auf Sie!