Public Events

Public Events 2024

Unfortunately, Spiez Castle does not offer public guided tours in English. However, you are cordially invited to the concerts and the Shakespeare performance in English (s. agenda below). Note: All exhibition texts in the castle museum are available in English.

Castle Church

Concert - #chamber

Stradivari Quartet & Samuel Justitz
Xiaoming Wang, Stefan Tarara, violin, Lech Antonio Uszynski, viola, Maja Weber and Samuel Justitz, cello
Program:
Giacomo Puccini, Crisantemi for string quartet
Franz Schubert, String Quintet in C major D 956
About the concert:
The Stradivari Quartet is one of the leading ensembles of its time and performs in renowned venues such as Wigmore Hall, the Philharmonie Berlin and the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg. Numerous recordings have been released by RCA Red Seal (Sony). Puccini's moving oeuvre "Crisantemi" is a string quartet movement composed in mourning for a friend. The main work of the evening is Franz Schubert's String Quintet in C major, composed in the late summer of 1828, an impressive example of the expressive power of Romantic chamber music. The deep, emotional intensity and melodicism are characteristic of Schubert's late work and are characterized by the unusual scoring with two cellos. Artistic director Samuel Justitz will complement the ensemble in this work.
Info and tickets
Organizer: Verein Schlosskonzerte Spiez in collaboration with the Spiez Castle Foundation

Castle Church

Concert – #youngtalents

Ensemble Fokus
Sarah-Maria Schmid, flute, Pauline Zahno, horn, Alexander Rauch, bassoon, Adèle Bagein, oboe, Daniela Engel, clarinet
Program:
Claude Debussy, Petite Suite (arr. Gordon Davies)
Maurice Ravel, Le tombeau de couperin (arr. Mason Jones)
Paul Juon, Wind Quintet in B flat major op. 84
About the concert:
The musicians come from Germany, France and Switzerland. Following their successful participation in the 1st Paul Juon Chamber Music Competition, the ensemble is a prize winner and part of a three-year sponsorship program. The concert will feature Debussy's "Petite Suite", originally composed for piano four hands, which charmingly invites you to dance. "Le tombeau de Couperin" by Ravel is also a series of short pieces that invite you to dance. Swiss composer Paul Juon's quintet oscillates between sparkling, virtuoso sounds and subtle intimacy.
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Organizer: Verein Schlosskonzerte Spiez

Castle Church

Concert - #folk

Viertaktmotor
Nayan Stalder, dulcimer, Laurin Moor, double bass, Kaspar Eggimann, accordion, Raphael Heggendorn, cello
About the concert:
Viertaktmotor are known for their unique compositions based on Swiss folk music. The four-stroke engine hums and grooves in an infectious, humorous and virtuoso manner, with moods and landscapes from near and far passing by, sometimes rapidly, sometimes peacefully - just like on a seemingly endless journey across the country. On this evening, the musicians will present their new album "Ändler", which was co-produced with SRF Kultur.
Info and tickets
Organizer: Verein Schlosskonzerte Spiez

Castle Church

Concert - #cello

carte blanche for Chiara Samatanga
Chiara Samatanga, Samuel Justitz, cello, Igor Andreev, piano, students HKB
Program:
Claude Debussy, Sonata in D minor for cello and piano
César Franck, Sonata in A major for cello and piano
Surprise with cello ensemble
About the concert:
Chiara Samatanga is the new cello teacher at the Bern University of the Arts. This evening will give her the opportunity to present herself in the form of a "carte blanche". At the heart of this concert evening are two sonatas from the French late romantic and early modern periods: the expressive sonata by César Franck and the colorful, exuberant sonata by Claude Debussy. These works are accompanied by two cello ensembles: at the beginning of the concert, Chiara Samatanga performs in a cello duo with Samuel Justitz and at the end of the concert she performs together with her cello class from the Bern University of the Arts. A concert that celebrates musical relationships and shows the cello in various facets.
Info and tickets
Organizer: Verein Schlosskonzerte Spiez

Castle Church

Concert - #jazznight

Manon Mullener 5tet
Manon Mullener, piano & composition, Victor Decamp, trombone, Samuel Urscheler, saxophone, Benjamin Jaton, double bass, Lucien Mullener, drums
About the concert:
For her second album "Insomnia", pianist Manon Mullener is this time presenting a "5tet" project. She is accompanied by a team of young musicians from the Swiss scene who are bursting with creativity. With "Insomnia", we witness the whole variety that jazz has to offer, sometimes with jazz influences, sometimes with Latin influences. Manon takes us on a journey through her universe that guarantees a colorful and fresh reverberation! The musical explorations and adventures are animated by Manon's trademark: an exuberant energy and a perpetually lively groove. This "5tet" is sure to make you dream and make even the shyest dance!
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Organizer: Verein Schlosskonzerte Spiez

Castle Church

Concert- #clarinetTrio

Ramos - Richardson - Justitz
Miquel Ramos Salvadó, clarinet, Samuel Justitz, violoncello, Rosie Richardson, piano
Program:
Louise Farrenc, Trio op. 44
Gabriel Fauré, Élegie for cello and piano op. 24
Claude Debussy, Rhapsody for clarinet and piano
Gabriel Fauré, Trio op. 120
About the concert:
Three musicians from Barcelona, Bern and London, united in a warm trio sound. England has a special meaning for all three of them. Miquel Ramos Salvadó is the new principal clarinettist at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Rosie Richardson is a pianist at the renowned Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and Samuel Justitz lived in the cultural metropolis of London during his studies. For the final concert, the three present a French program that invites you to indulge. First up is a trio by the composer Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) in her typical classical-romantic compositional style, followed by gems by the impressionists Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré with their atmospheric soundscapes.
Followed by an aperitif at the end of the festival
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Organizer: Verein Schlosskonzerte Spiez

Park

Castle Tour 2024 - Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

Open-air theater in the castle park
With "The American Drama Group of Europe" - Please note: The performance will take place in English and in all weathers! Drinks during the interval
Schlosspark / weatherproof clothing / tickets and information: www.adg-europe.com or tel. +41 (0)79 229 58 44

Castle Church

Organ concert in the Castle Church

With Annerös Hulliger, organist
Annerös Hulliger is aware of the uniqueness and beauty of the restored organ in the Castle Church. For her recital, she has put together a series of works that will showcase the advantages of this valuable and extremely melodious organ in the best possible light. When the organ's precious pipes begin to sing, the atmospheric church becomes a resonating sound space. Spiez Castle Church, with its organ that is well worth seeing and hearing, provides ample opportunity to enjoy Annerös Hulliger's musical journey of sound.
In collaboration with Spiezer Orgelkonzerte. Admission free, collection (suggested price CHF 20)
Program: www.spiezerorgelkonzerte.ch

Schloss

The Castle is closed in the winter

Closed from 1st November 2024 until 30 April 2025