The 13th edition of the festival welcomed returning artists Nathalie Stutzmann and Edwin Crossley Mercer and newcomers including the exceptional pianist Alexandros Kapelis who  played the integral Bach concerti for keyboard and strings.

The programme: BWV 42 Sinfonia

BWV 170 Alt aria « Vergnügte Ruh »

BWV 133 Alt aria « Getrost ! »

BWV 56 Bass Cantata « Ich will den Kreuzstab gerne tragen »

BWV 42 Bass aria « Jesus ist ein Schild »

BWV 35 Alt aria « Gott hat alles wohl gemacht »

BWV 106 Alt und Bass duo from cantata Actus tragicus

« In deine Hände, befehl’ ich meinen Geist »

BWV 82 Alt Cantata « Ich habe genug »

Nathalie Stutzmann singing Ich habe genug BWV 82

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrbKjVT-5c

Masterclasses – Sadly, Inva Mula was unwell but we thank Maestro Jean-Philippe Courtis for replacing her so ably. We look forward to welcoming Inva Mula back to the festival this year. 

A not-for-profit Altezze e Musica festival:

Artistic Director Princess Caroline Murat

E: gstaadnymf@gmail.com  •  +44 (0)75 319 575 84

The video of Caroline’s recital in Naples is online at

Caroline is playing a series of recitals marking the centenary of French composer Claude Debussy (1862-1918) and her landmark interpretations of Chopin: Live recital in London:

With Clair de lune (“Moonlight” from his Suite bergamasque, 1890–1905) and “L’isle joyeuse” central to the programme, Caroline will introduce the music and the composer’s ideas developed through his short but highly significant life of music which ended in exile from his native Paris in March 1918.

Caroline is playing her Debussy recital in Paris and Rome in November. Information on all dates from her office: artsmediaeurope@gmail.com

Live audio recording, “L’isle joyeuse” – Caroline Haffner, Paris:

Caroline will be playing two concerts at the 12th edition of the Gstaad New Year Music Festival on Friday 29 and Sunday 31 December 2017:

and with baritone Stephen Lancaster at mid day on Sunday 31 December 2017 at Saanen Landhaus Theatre for the Friends of the Festival concert:  “Le Menu des Melodies”

Contact: artsmediaeurope@gmail.com • tel: +41 (0)77 474 1527

Outline programme of the festival 27.12.2017 to 08.01.2018 – with masterclasses  Simple 2-page pdf to download or view: Gstaad New Year Festival

Caroline’s recitals continued into December with performances in Paris and Zurich in December.  The photo is from Caroline’s recital at St Martins in the Fields which was followed by concerts in Greece, Italy and Spain. Preparations are ongoing for the 12th edition of her New Year Music Festival in Gstaad which starts on Wednesday 27 December 2017 and continues to Monday 8 January 2018 (GSTAAD.NY.FESTIVAL)

Caroline’s recital in Madrid:

Please contact her office for information.

Her music includes:

Chopin  – Nocturne No.1 opus 48.

Chopin – Ballades No. 1, 2, 3 & 4.

Liszt – Années de pèlerinage – Italie – Venezia e Napoli

Debussy – L’Ile Joyeuse & Clair de Lune

Live recording London Liszt –

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The 12th New Year Music Festival in Gstaad

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Chopin  – Nocturne No.1 opus 48.

Chopin – Ballade No.1.

Liszt – Venezia e Napoli

Debussy – L’Ile Joyeuse

and in June

http://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/event/free-lunchtime-concert-st-martins-embassy-and-cultural-institute-series-caroline-haffner-piano/

Friday 30 December 2016

5.30 pm Le Park Gstaad

Tribute to Yehudi Menuhin

Young Violinist Project –

Michelle Bushkova (12 years old)

Caroline Haffner, piano.

Music by Bach, Chopin, Schumann.

Tickets from the New Year Music Festival in Gstaad – Sfr 30.-

on the door before the concert

and from the Gstaad Tourist Office

or online E: gstaadnymf@gmail.com

or by phone 077 474 1527

http://www.nymf.ch

Piano recital – with new programme to be announced

E : artsmediaeurope@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)75 319 575 84
Italy: +39 339 171 6348

Under the glow of Mont Fort –  informal, classical piano recital, followed by reception and dinner – music by Chopin, Liszt and Debussy

An evening under the patronage of Alpine Homes International

Verbier, Canton of Valais, Switzerland (just a hop from Geneva).

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