Classical Music by Lake Lachen: Classical Music, Film Scores, and Unforgettable Moments on Lake Zurich
Overview
Intro
Classical Music, Film Scores, and Unforgettable Moments—the Classical Open-Air Festival on Lake Zurich and in the Canton of Schwyz! A summer evening featuring the Schwyz Canton Symphony Orchestra, renowned soloists, and up-and-coming musicians.
Classical music, film scores, and unforgettable moments on Lake Zurich—the only open-air classical music festival on Lake Zurich and in the Canton of Schwyz! For the fourth time, the Lachen Harbor is being transformed into a unique open-air stage.
Look forward to an atmospheric summer evening featuring the Schwyz Canton Symphony Orchestra, renowned soloists, and talented young musicians from the region.
Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Zurich and the mountains, a diverse program full of musical highlights awaits you—from beloved classical works to well-known melodies from film and television.
The program features works and arias by Franz von Suppé, Giuseppe Verdi, Edmund Severin, Carl Loewe, Giacomo Puccini, and Johann Strauss, as well as film music by Gershwin from *Shall We Dance*, by John Williams from *E.T.*, “Indiana Jones” and “Harry Potter,” from “James Bond 007,” “Amélie,” Nino Rota’s “The Godfather,” Pixar’s “Luca,” and many more.
Outdoor festival area open from 4:00 p.m. with food trucks, beverage stands, etc. (weather permitting)
In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the parish church!
Featuring: Bastian Thomas Kohl (bass), Jelena Dojčinović (soprano, Lachen), Soraya Jann (violin, Lachen), Ina Callejas (accordion, SOKS), chamber ensemble of the Schwyz Cantonal Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Urs Bamert
Reserved seats for members of the “Förderkreis KaS”; information available on our website
With special support from our main sponsor, UBS, and our patron partners: the Municipality of Lachen, the Canton of Schwyz, Genossame Lachen & Quantum Gym, as well as the Lachen-based association “Begägnig am See.”
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| Contact address |
c/o Urs Bamert
Verein Klassik am See Sekretariat Stachelhofstr. 21 8854 Siebnen 0554407008 info@soksz.ch |
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| Location |
Hafenanlage Hafenstrasse 8853 Lachen SZ Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://klassikamsee-lachen.ch/#about |
| Price |
Admission is free; a reasonable donation is appreciated.
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| Opening hours |
Food service starting at 4:00 p.m., featuring various food trucks: burgers, Asian cuisine, ice cream, crêpes, coffee from Genusschmiede, and a beverage bar
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Event dates
- 22 August 2026
Reserved seating for registered members of the "Förderkreis KaS" 2026; fee: CHF 50.00 per person