"Voilà, la France!" Lighthouse – Kickoff for the Lake Zurich Sound Wave

With the flagship event “Voilà, la France!,” the StradivariFEST Klangwelle Zürichsee kicks off its new season, which is entirely dedicated to the colorful world of French music from the 19th to the 21st century. In this educational event, musicologists, cultural journalists, representatives of cultural institutions, and musicians will come together to explore the French musical universe from a wide variety of perspectives.

The focus is on female composers such as Germaine Tailleferre, Jeanne-Louise Farrenc, Nadia, and Lili Boulanger, as well as their famous male counterparts Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Gabriel Fauré, César Franck, Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Jean Françaix, and Henri Dutilleux. Through panel discussions, interviews, and annotated musical performances, their music is brought to life within the context of cultural heritage, history, and contemporary interpretation—in a way that is engaging, accessible, and open to questions from the audience.

“Leuchtturm” is aimed at a broad audience of music lovers, curious listeners, and professional musicians who wish to gain a deeper understanding of French chamber music. The close connection between words and sound—analytical insights combined with live performances by Stradivari musicians—provides immediate access to this elegant, spirited world of sound.

As the kickoff to the “Voilà, la France!” anniversary season and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Klangwelle Zürichsee, “Leuchtturm” also serves as a bridge to the seven concert programs, the “Préludes,” and the accompanying podcast series. Visitors to the Leuchtturm will receive a well-founded, vivid “preview” of the season—ideal for experiencing the subsequent concerts more consciously and intensely.

Information on tickets and the entire “Voilà, la France!” season, featuring seven concerts around Lake Zurich, can be found at www.stradivarifest.com

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