Menuhin Festival Academy 2026 - Agenda
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Free admission to all open public events of the Menuhin Festival Academy (reservation for some of the events mandatory)
(Exception: String Academy - Concert II on 25 July, Grand Chalet Balthus, Rossinière)
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Gstaad Academy 2026 – Agenda
| Date | Time* | What | Where | Admission & reservation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | 3-6 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (strings & chamber music) with Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Geiss, Tanja Sonc, Adrien La Marca & others | Hotel Landhaus Saanen JFK School Saanen | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| July 21, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 3–6 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (strings & chamber music) with Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Geiss, Tanja Sonc, Adrien La Marca & others | Hotel Landhaus Saanen JFK School Saanen | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| July 22, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 3–6 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (strings & chamber music) with Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Geiss, Tanja Sonc, Adrien La Marca & others | Hotel Landhaus Saanen JFK School Saanen | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| July 23, 2026 | 5:30 pm | String Academy: Concert I «Academy Live / Music for Gstaad» - (violin, viola, cello) | Hotel Landhaus Saanen | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| July 24, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 3–6 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (strings & chamber music) with Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Geiss, Tanja Sonc, Adrien La Marca & others | Hotel Landhaus Saanen JFK School Saanen | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| July 25, 2026 | 10:30 am | String Academy: Concert II «Academy Live» - (chamber music) | Grand Chalet Balthus, Rossinière | CHF 50, Tel: 033 748 81 82 |
| July 26, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 3–6 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (strings & chamber music) with Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Geiss, Tanja Sonc, Adrien La Marca & others | Hotel Landhaus Saanen JFK School Saanen | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| July 27, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 3–6 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (strings & chamber music) with Daniel Hope, Pinchas Zukerman, Daniel Geiss, Tanja Sonc, Adrien La Marca & others | Hotel Landhaus Saanen JFK School Saanen | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| July 28, 2026 | 5:30 pm | String Academy: Concert III «Academy Live / Music for Gstaad» - (violin, viola, cello) | Hotel Landhaus Saanen | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| August 1, 2026 | 3–7 pm | String Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (piano) with Sir András Schiff Admission is only possible between the lessons. | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 1, 2026 | 6 pm | Conducting Academy: Concert I (symphony concert with the Sinfonieorchester Biel Solothurn TOBS!) | Zwinglikirche Biel | Free admission, reservation required, followed by a barbecue |
| August 2, 2026 | 11:30 am | Menuhin Festival Amateur Orchestra: «Menuhin's Legacy / Music for Gstaad» (symphony concert) | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| August 2, 2026 | 3–7 pm | Piano Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (piano) with Sir András Schiff Admission is only possible between the lessons. | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 3, 2026 | 3–7 pm | Piano Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (piano) with Sir András Schiff Admission is only possible between the lessons. | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 3, 2026 | 3–7 pm | Conducting Academy: Part II, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Jaap van Zweden, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 4, 2026 | 3–7 pm | Piano Academy: Lessons/masterclasses (piano) with Sir András Schiff Admission is only possible between the lessons. | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 4, 2026 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm & 1:30–3:10 pm | Conducting Academy: Part II, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Jaap van Zweden, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 5, 2026 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm & 1:30–3:10 pm | Conducting Academy: Part II, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Jaap van Zweden, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 6, 2026 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm | Conducting Academy: Part II, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Jaap van Zweden, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 6, 2026 | 5:30 pm | Conducting Academy: Concert II «Academy Live / Music for Gstaad» (chamber orchestra) | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| August 9, 2026 | 11:30 am | Menuhin Festival Youth Orchestra: «Next Generation / Music for Gstaad» (youth symphony concert) | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| August 10, 2026 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm & 1:30–3:10 pm | Conducting Academy: Part III, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Alexander Shelley, Johannes Schlaefli, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 12, 2026 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm & 1:30–3:10 pm | Conducting Academy: Part III, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Alexander Shelley, Johannes Schlaefli, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 13, 2026 | 9:30 am–12:30 pm | Conducting Academy: Part III, orchestra rehearsal of the conducting masterclass with Alexander Shelley, Johannes Schlaefli, Peter Biloen & Gstaad Festival Orchestra | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 13, 2026 | 5:30 pm | Conducting Academy: Concert III «Academy Live / Music for Gstaad» (symphony concert) & award of the Menuhin Conducting Prize 2026 | Gstaad Festival Tent | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| August 22, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 2–5:30 pm | Vocal Academy: Lessons/masterclass (vocal) with Thomas Hampson | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 23, 2026 | 11:30 am | Vocal Academy: Concert I «Academy Live / Music for Gstaad» (vocal) | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
| August 23, 2026 | 2:30-5:30 pm | Vocal Academy: Lessons/masterclass (vocal) with Thomas Hampson | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 24, 2026 | 2:30-5:30 pm | Vocal Academy: Lessons/masterclass (vocal) with Thomas Hampson | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 25, 2026 | 10 am–1 pm & 2–5:30 pm | Vocal Academy: Lessons/masterclass (vocal) with Thomas Hampson | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, reservation is not possible |
| August 26, 2026 | 7:30 pm | Vocal Academy: Concert II «Academy Live / Music for Gstaad» (vocal) | Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad | Free admission with a collection, booking is mandatory |
*Thank you for your understanding in case of last-minute changes. Contact: +41 (0)33 74 83 37 or +41 (0)33 74 83 31 or +41 (0)33 74 83 38