Because the 17-year-old high school student Richard Strauss was rather bored in math class, he secretly jotted down composition sketches in his math notebook – the birth of his violin concerto. Charming, elegant, melodious music, which even caused the strict Viennese critic Eduard Hanslick to speak of a “not ordinary talent”. What was to become of this talent is probably most impressively shown by the “Alpine Symphony” completed 30 years later.

It is time to try: the chamber music series of the LSO plays “favorite pieces” of the audience and the musicians*. Works could be proposed by both groups, which were then combined into programs in function of practicability and aesthetics. The result is quite amazing.

In June 2022, Yunchan Lim became the youngest gold medalist of the Van Cliburn International His performances demonstrated a “magical ability” and a “natural, instinctive quality” (La Scena) that amazed listeners around the world. Marin Alsop expressed, “Yunchan is the rare artist who organically brings together deep musicality and amazing technique.”

Martin Helmchen is one of the most sought-after pianists and has been performing on the world’s most important stages for decades. In particular, the originality and intensity of his interpretations, which he presents with impressive tonal sensitivity and technical finesse, distinguish him as a musician.

As Switzerland’s oldest symphony orchestra, the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra has achieved an international reputation far beyond its Lucerne home.

In the 2023/24 season, further prestigious debuts are scheduled: at the Konzerthaus Vienna as well as at the Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires.