Young Apollo - A New Beginning | Chugai Chamber Ensemble
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The Chugai Chamber Ensemble will present works by Britten, Bach, and Ives, as well as the world premiere of “Three Apollonian Poems” by Swiss composer Timon Altwegg.
The Chugai Chamber Ensemble presents “Young Apollo – A New Beginning,” a vibrant concert program for piano and string orchestra inspired by Benjamin Britten’s “Young Apollo,” a sparkling work celebrating youth and new beginnings. The year 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of this important British composer. A special highlight of the program is a specially commissioned composition by Swiss composer Timon Altwegg: *Three Apollonian Poems*, which will receive its world premiere during this concert.
Works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Charles Ives, Benjamin Britten, and Timon Altwegg combine Baroque clarity with modern musical language and contemporary music.
Program:
Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) Young Apollo, Op. 16
Charles Ives (1874–1954) Largo Risoluto No. 2
J. S. Bach (1685–1750) Piano Concerto in F minor
Timon Altwegg (b. 1967) Three Apollonian Poems
Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) Simple Symphony, Op. 4
Free admission – donations accepted (suggested donation: 35 CHF)
Reservations required
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Chugai Chamber Ensmble
chugaichamber@gmail.com |
| Event Homepage | https://www.chugaichamber.com |
| Price |
Admission – Donations (Suggested amount: CHF 35.00)
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Event dates
- 27 September 2026
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Schloss Rapperswil
8640
Rapperswil SG
Switzerland