75th Settimane Musicali Ascona

September 18th – September 20th 2020, ChruchCollegio Papio

The anniversary edition of the Settimane Musicali has been postponed to autumn 2021. However, in anticipation of the 75th festival edition we are presenting an exceptional event with six concerts from the 18th to 20th September 2020 at the Collegio Papio in Ascona, starring some of the most internationally-renowned musicians of the classical music scene. The available seats have been limited to ensure the safety of everyone. Ticket sales will begin soon!

3 days of great music - 6 concerts not to be missed - The top of classical music

Friday, September 18th 2020, 18.00

Daniel Müller-Schott, cello - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750)
Jörg Widmann, clarinet- Jörg Widmann (1973 -)
Jörg Widmann, clarinet, & Francesco Piemontesi, piano - Jörg Widmann (1973 -)
Nils Mönkemeyer, viola - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750)

Friday, September 18th 2020, 20.30

Ton Koopman, director, & Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750)
Sinfonia dalla Cantata BWV 209
Offerta musicale Bwv 1079

Saturday, September 19th 2020, 18.00

Ton Koopman, organ - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750)
Robert Smith, viola da gamba, & Ton Koopman, hapsichord - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750)
Catherine Manson, baroque violin, & Ton Koopman, hapsichord- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 -1750)

Saturday, September 19th 2020, 20.30

Daniel Müller-Schott, cello, & Francesco Piemontesi, piano - Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828)
Francesco Piemontesi, piano - Helmut Lachenmann (1935- )
Jörg Widmann, clarinet, & Nils Mönkemeyer, viola, & Francesco Piemontesi, piano - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

Sunday, September 20th 2020, 18.00

Leonidas Kavakos, violin - Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750)
Leonidas Kavakos, violin, & Nils Mönkemeyer, viola, & Daniel Müller-Schott, cello, & Francesco Piemontesi, piano - Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Sunday, September 20th 2020, 20.30

Leonidas Kavakos, violin, & Jörg Widmann, clarinet, & Daniel Müller-Schott, cello, & Francesco Piemontesi, piano - Olivier Messiaen (1908 - 1992)

Further information
www.settimane-musicali.ch