Zürcher Kammerorchester & Daniel Hope

In the organizer's words:

Daniel Hope violin & moderation
Johannes von Ballestrem piano
Dimitri Monstein percussion

PROGRAM

"AMERICA"

Musical homage to America's musical tradition with works by LEONARD BERNSTEIN, KURT WEILL, AARON COPLAND, GEORGE GERSHWIN, FLORENCE PRICE & DUKE ELLINGTON

Daniel Hope is much more than a celebrated violinist: as a soloist, chamber musician, presenter and author, he is internationally renowned for his musical creativity. He has been at the helm of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra as Music Director since 2016, shaping its artistic profile with a spirit of innovation and curiosity. Over 30 years of stage presence around the world and an impressive discography mark his extraordinary career - which will reach another high point in summer 2026 when he takes over the directorship of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival. For the South African-born artist, who grew up in England and has German-Irish roots, the USA was a land of adventure even as a child and continues to fascinate the star violinist to this day. "What I find so exciting about American music is that it was largely created by immigrants - just like the country itself, in principle," says Hope. Together with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, which has played in the premier league of European chamber orchestras since it was founded, Daniel Hope embarks on a fascinating journey through the soundscapes of America - accompanied by Johannes von Ballestrem on piano and Dimitri Monstein on percussion. The program includes works by Copland, Gershwin, Bernstein, Price, Weill and Ellington - masterfully arranged by Paul Bateman. An evening like a musical soundtrack of America: from the energetic "Hoe-Down" to the bittersweet melodies from West Side Story and the glittering Broadway world of Gershwin.