PROGRAMM 2026
LIVINg legend
SWANLAKE & SUNSET
Friday 7 August 2026
Open Doors 19.15 | 20.00 Concert
Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica
Via Cantonale 1, 6815 Melide, Switzerland
Giulia Wechsler - Viola
Martin Moriarty - Viola
SUMMER WEEKEND 2026
The Swan in Song
Step into a world where nature inspires music and the swan takes flight through the voices of master composers.
Begin the evening with a complimentary welcome drink, served in a setting bathed in the glow of the sunset. Then be carried from the sweeping romance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to the rich textures of his string sextet Souvenir de Florence. Delight in the intimate lyricism of Casals’ The Song of the Birds, the exotic colors of Villa-Lobos’ Song of the Black Swan, Sibelius’ reflective Swan Hymn, and Saint-Saëns’ serene Le Cygne.
Each work reveals a unique facet of grace and beauty, in harmony with the elegance of the venue and its surrounding landscape. Conclude the evening with a private opportunity to meet the musicians, enjoy conversation, and savor a final toast.
THE CELLO GALA
Sunday 9 August 2026
Open Doors 18.15 | Concert 19.00
Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica
Via Cantonale 1, 6815 Melide, Switzerland
Artists:
Johann Sebastian Paetsch - Cello
What makes music a “Living Legend”
Experience an evening where the cello takes center stage as both storyteller and legend. Begin with a complimentary welcome drink in the refined surroundings, then be immersed in a program blending masterworks by Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Grieg, arranged for a cello ensemble.
The program features the distinctive voices of living cellist-composers, including Giovanni Sollima’s Flagelazione and the worldpremiere of a new cello quintet by Swiss cellist and composer Cyprien Lengagne, supported by the SUISA Foundation. Together, these works transform past and present into a singular, unforgettable journey. Conclude the evening with an exclusive opportunity to meet the cellists, discuss the music, and enjoy a final toast.
FALL WEEKEND 2026
SCALE OF BACH
Friday 16 October 2026
Open Doors 19.15 | Concert 20.00
Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica
Via Cantonale 1, 6815 Melide, Switzerland
Programm & Artists: Coming Soon
DIALOGUE ROYALE
Sunday 18 October 2026
Open Doors 18.15 | Concert 19.00
Swiss Diamond Boutique Hotel La Romantica
Via Cantonale 1, 6815 Melide, Switzerland
Programm & Artists: Coming Soon