Violist

Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven (on historical instruments)


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Kegelstatt Trio

Opernhaus Zürich

Half a century and major historical upheavals lie between the creation of the two works by Richard Strauss that can be heard in the 4th Philharmonic Concert: In the tone poem Don Quixote (1897), the composer was inspired by Cervantes' famous chivalric novel to create a score full of illustrative effects. He created a no less artistic tone painting of a completely different kind in his old age with the Four Last Songs (1948) based on poems by Hermann Hesse and Joseph von Eichendorff, which are characterised entirely by the motif of farewell. The soloist will be the German soprano Hannah-Elisabeth Müller, who has become famous for her Zdenka in Strauss' Arabella under Christian Thielemann. General Music Director Gianandrea Noseda conducts the Philharmonia Zurich.

Strauss

The extensive concert program presents itself with dazzling diversity and a variety of formats. The Zurich Opera Orchestra, in full force, will perform in seven Philharmonic Concerts, alternating between the Opera House and the Tonhalle. Internationally renowned soloists and guest conductors will dedicate themselves to major works from Beethoven to Strauss, as well as fascinating discoveries from the concert repertoire. A special highlight is the Prokofiev Cycle, created in collaboration with the Tonhalle Orchestra. 

Violist

Karen Forster

Events

Upcoming events

11 - 12 Oct, 2026

2nd Chamber Concert · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

25 - 26 May, 2025

Kegelstatt Trio · Opernhaus Zürich

Jan 12, 2025

Strauss · Opernhaus Zürich

Future and recently performed repertoire

Viola in String Trio in B-flat major, D.471 by Schubert

Opernhaus Zürich

Viola in Piano Quartet in B-flat major, StWV 157 by Sterkel

Opernhaus Zürich

Viola in Piano Quartet No.1 in E-flat major, WoO 36 No.1 by Beethove

Opernhaus Zürich

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