Klosters Music - TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY

One of the war heroes, the Roman general Coriolan, throws himself into his own sword at the end, which makes Ludwig van Beethoven's dramatic overture fade away very quietly. Admiral Nelson, on the other hand, triumphs over the French in the Battle of Abukir and is celebrated by Joseph Haydn with trumpet fanfares in his "Nelson" mass. Klosters Music 2025 begins with a stormy start. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's popular Symphony in G minor, K. 550, also thrives on great emotions and strong colours. The Munich Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Enrico Onofri will perform these gripping masterpieces on the edge of the chair. With the Zürcher Sing-Akademie, after the Bavarian Radio Choir in 2023 ("The Creation"), another top choir will be a guest in Klosters, which will give this opening concert a very special touch with its high flexibility and musical excellence.

Ludwig van Beethoven
(1770–1827)
Overture to «Coriolan» op. 62
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
(1756–1791)
Symphony No. 40 in G minor K. 550
–Pause–
Joseph Haydn
(1732–1809)
Missa in angustiis in D minor («Nelson» Mass) Hob. XXII:11

Ensemble:
Zürcher Sing-Akademie
Munich Chamber Orchestra

Management:
Enrico Onofri

Soloist:
Katharina Ruckgaber, soprano
Anna Stéphany, alto
Werner Güra, Tenor
James Atkinson, baritone