The very title of this two-part ballet promises an evening of contrasts: tempo versus slowness. In 2027, the ballet world will celebrate Jiří Kylián's 80th birthday. For over three decades, he shaped the profile of Nederlands Dans Theater, which, under his direction, has developed into one of the world's leading contemporary ballet companies. The Prague native has also been associated with the Zurich Ballet since 1997. In slow motion, six figures move through his piece "Last Touch First," reminiscent of Chekhov and Ibsen. On the fine line between perceived movement and immobility, psychodramas full of desire, despair, and pathos unfold. Canadian-born Stephanie Lake is one of the most important dance figures in her adopted home of Australia. She is resident choreographer of the Australian Ballet and resident choreographer with the Semperoper Ballet. With her Melbourne-based Stephanie Lake Company, she tours the world. In her creations, she explores the relationship between the individual and the collective. She is choreographing a fast-paced group piece for the Zurich Ballet to a new score by Robin Fox, dominated by percussion instruments.

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Slow Rush

Opernhaus Zürich

Romeo and Juliet are outsiders in a world of rigid social conventions. In Charles Gounod's French opera, they meet at a ball: Juliet introduces herself with a lively waltz aria, while Romeo has slipped in with friends. From this fleeting moment blossoms love at first sight – and the beginning of a story as passionate as it is fateful. American director Ted Huffman focuses on the essentials, setting the action on a simple dance floor. In doing so, he once again proves himself a "delicate observer of gestures, moods, and glances" (NZZ). The young Armenian soprano Juliana Grigoryan and the star tenor Juan Diego Flórez embody the lovers.

Romeo and Juliet

A gold rush camp in California: here, only the strongest prevail. Minnie's Bar becomes a refuge for a society without firm social norms. When Minnie falls in love with the bandit Johnson, the fragile order finally crumbles. In her production of Giacomo Puccini's Western opera, director Lydia Steier paints a picture of a community marked by isolation and violence, where the spiral of brutality turns relentlessly. Marco Armiliato conducts the richly textured score. Anja Kampe, Jonas Kaufmann, and Tomasz Konieczny star in the leading roles.

La fanciulla del west

This four-part ballet evening unites two legendary dance pieces and two new creations for the Zurich Ballet. The company has a long-standing relationship with William Forsythe. His "New Suite," premiered in 2012 and set to music by Handel, Bach, and Berio, brings together eight duets from different periods of his career, creating a virtuosic pas de deux retrospective by the American choreographer. After a long career as a dancer, the Brazilian Lucas Valente is successfully transitioning to choreography. "Bare" is his first piece for the Zurich Ballet. Here, the large ensemble draws all its energy solely from the soundscape of its own movements. The Greek choreographer Andonis Foniadakis is known for his energetically charged, contemporary creations. In "Orbit," the dancers orbit like galactic celestial bodies, pushed to their physical and mental limits. With his video ballet "Live," Hans van Manen has made dance history. Created in 1979 during the pioneering days of video technology, the piece for a pair of dancers, a cameraman and a pianist breaks the boundaries of the stage space and proves to be a masterful puzzle about the mechanisms of perception.

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With the children's opera "The Thief Lord," the Zurich Opera House is staging a new performance: the former "Sternen" cinema in Zurich-Oerlikon will become the setting for a gripping musical theatre adventure. In Cornelia Funke's novel of the same name, an abandoned cinema also becomes the refuge of a gang of orphans led by Scipio. Brothers Prosper and Bo find shelter here from their aunt and the persistent detective Victor, who is hot on their trail. A mysterious mission puts everyone in danger. The libretto by Swiss playwright Andreas Sauter will be set to music by three composition students from the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK).

Lord of Thieves

The most colorful guests mingle at the Klanghotel Opera – all just passing through, but each with their own quirks. Signore Rabbia, for example, travels with a large suitcase full of complaints and grumbles that his room is far too small. Signora Gelosia gets worked up about the fact that the other hotel guests have a much better view of the lake from their balconies. Signora Gioia, on the other hand, laughs so loudly it sounds like a joyful waterfall, while Signore Odio always wears a grim expression. But the true star of the hotel is Signora Graziamore, who enchants everyone with her radiant smile! Every day is a new spectacle full of demands and emotional outbursts! But our porter has a knack for ensuring that all emotions find their place in the Hall of Mirrors – and ultimately experience their happy day!

Family concert «Sound Hotel of Emotions»

A coup attempt and his best friend a conspirator – yet Tito would rather relinquish his throne than base his power on fear and terror. "La clemenza di Tito" is a work that poses timeless questions about the use of power, guilt, and forgiveness. Mozart's late opera seria contains some of his most fascinating arias and ensembles. The rising tenor Giovanni Sala sings Tito, while Cecilia Bartoli interprets Sesto, one of her signature roles. The historically informed Orchestra La Scintilla performs under the direction of Gianluca Capuano.

La clemenza di Tito

Bridge Building Concert

St. John's Church, Limmatstrasse

Baroque, Baroque

Jean Rondeau recital

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was only fifteen years old when he composed "Ascanio in Alba." Celebrated throughout Europe as a child prodigy, he received the prestigious commission from Empress Maria Theresa for the wedding of her son, Archduke Ferdinand, in Milan. The work is an allegorical festival drama: Venus unites her son Ascanio with the nymph Silvia, who is of divine lineage. Magnificent choruses, a festive orchestra, and virtuosic arias in the style of opera seria made the serenata a resounding success at its premiere. Christophe Rousset and his ensemble Les Talens Lyriques will be performing this concert version at the Zurich Opera House for the first time.

Ascanio in Alba

Concert with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra & Rachel Podger

'ZKO House' in Tiefenbrunnen

Rinaldo is tasked with liberating Jerusalem. But the valiant crusader falls into the fatal clutches of the Saracen sorceress Armida. While the religious and political conflicts at stake remain controversial to this day, Handel's opera ultimately sees the transcendent power of love bring about peace. With unforgettable arias like "Lascia ch'io pianga" and spectacular stage effects, Handel's first operatic work for London captivated audiences and established a lasting passion for Italian opera. At the Zurich Opera House, Philippe Jaroussky conducts a top-tier Baroque ensemble, with Christophe Dumaux, Regula Mühlemann, and Jeanine De Bique in the solo roles.

Rinaldo

Recital Jakub Józef Orliński

Mass in C minor

The Department of Music at theZurich University of the Artsin the field of historical performance practice, an internal ensemble competition for historical instruments and singing is held.

Prize Winners' Concert Ensemble Competition BRISK of the Zurich

In this interactive storytelling workshop, three dice determine which characters, locations, and props play a central role in the collaboratively developed piece. A unique musical theater experience born from the creativity of the moment.

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Slow Rush

Opernhaus Zürich

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Opernhaus Zürich

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Opernhaus Zürich

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Lord of Thieves

Opernhaus Zürich

Family concert «Sound Hot...

Opernhaus Zürich

La clemenza di Tito

Opernhaus Zürich

La clemenza di Tito

Opernhaus Zürich

Bridge Building Concert

Opernhaus Zürich

Bridge Building Concert

Opernhaus Zürich

Baroque, Baroque

Opernhaus Zürich

Jean Rondeau recital

Opernhaus Zürich

Ascanio in Alba

Opernhaus Zürich

Concert with the Zurich C...

Opernhaus Zürich

Rinaldo

Opernhaus Zürich

Recital Jakub Józef Orliń...

Opernhaus Zürich

Mass in C minor

Opernhaus Zürich

Prize Winners' Concert En...

Opernhaus Zürich

imprO-Opera «The World of...

Opernhaus Zürich

Te Deum

Opernhaus Zürich