StradivariFEST Gersau: Mozart on the shores of Lake Lucerne

The renowned Swiss StradivariQuartet has performed extensively at national and international venues such as the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Wigmore Hall London, the Konzerthaus Vienna and the Philharmonie Berlin and has thrilled audiences with its StradivariFESTs in Cremona, Gersau, Hamburg, Scuol, Vienna and Berlin. For the twelfth time, the StradivariQuartet and its musician friends invite you to the StradivariFEST Gersau, which will once again take place on Lake Lucerne from July 22 to 26, 2026.

Under the motto "Mozart on the shores of Lake Lucerne", this year's festival is dedicated entirely to the creative spirit of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The musicians invite you to extraordinary concert experiences in special places to experience Mozart's timeless world of sound in all its facets - from the famous "Little Night Music" to the profound late quintets. The festival offers masterfully interpreted chamber music and fulfills a wide range of listening expectations: from curious beginners to experienced connoisseurs. A feast for all the senses that creates lasting experiences for the entire population - these are the hallmarks of all StradivariFESTs.

First-class chamber music in what was once the smallest republic in the world

From 1984 to 2014, the annual concert of the Stradivari Foundation Habisreutinger was held on the last weekend in July in the parish church of Gersau. This tradition gave rise to the Gersau StradivariFEST. This year, cellist Maja Weber is organizing the StradivariFEST together with Gersau Tourism for the twelfth time in a row.

As with all StradivariFESTs, the concerts will be arranged around the StradivariQuartett in various instrumentations. The focus is on playing in special locations. On Lake Lucerne, works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will therefore be performed at special natural locations: impressive chamber music works will be performed on the Gersau lake stage, directly on the lakeshore. The other venues are also remarkable: chamber music will be performed to impressive effect in the outstanding acoustics of the parish church of St. Marzellus, in the elegant Mythensaal of the Seehotel Waldstätterhof and in the impressive chamber music hall of the Kultur Kulinarik Vitznau. We are particularly looking forward to presenting our vision of chamber music in an intimate setting for the eighth time at the idyllic Gersau Kindli Chapel by candlelight.

A special highlight this year will once again be the Nauenbrunch on the Nauen "Republik", which will be a culinary and musical delight for concertgoers.

Sustainability thanks to high artistic quality and extensive experience

The StradivariQuartett not only brings musical skill, but also extensive organizational experience, which the audience can feel in every concert. Maja Weber and her team have proven at the last StradivariFESTs that outstanding musical events are possible even under extremely difficult conditions. This tradition will be continued at the next edition. Culture, especially music, provides energy and optimism, especially in uncertain times.

Thanks to low ticket prices, these concerts are accessible to everyone and offer the opportunity to get in touch with the members of the Stradivari Quartet in an uncomplicated and personal way. Anyone who has experienced a concert by the StradivariQuartett will gladly return. Another success factor of the festival is the personal atmosphere, which is often difficult to achieve in large halls. The StradivariFEST offers a unique experience right on the doorstep and contributes to the cultural enrichment of the region.

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