Mizmorim Festival «Jidl mitn Fidl»
Violin Phase
The 13th Mizmorim Chamber Music Festival will take place from 27 to 31 January 2027. The festival focuses on bringing together Jewish and Western music, from the ancient to the contemporary. In doing so, it opens up new perspectives on familiar works and presents rarely heard music. At the same time, Mizmorim sees music as a bridge between religions, traditions and cultures – even beyond current political developments.
In 2027, the festival will focus on an instrument closely linked to Jewish musical history: the violin. The image of the fiddler from Anatevka («Fiddler on the Roof») has become a symbol of the Jewish musician. At the same time, Jewish violinists have played a decisive role in shaping classical music. In this way, the violin connects different traditions, stories and musical worlds.
In the second concert of the evening, Ilya Gringolts, Dmitry Smirnov, Anna Juniki, Yaron Deutsch, Marie-Andrée Joerger, Marianna Shirinyan and Benedek Horváth will come together in extraordinary line-ups. Schumann’s «Dichterliebe» meets works by Heinz Holliger, Steve Reich, Chaya Czernowin and George Enescu. Holliger’s work will receive its Swiss premiere: a concert evening full of contrasts and musical discoveries.
- With
Ilya Gringolts, Dmitry Smirnov (violin); Yaron Deutsch (electric guitar); Marie-Andrée Joerger (accordion); Marianna Shirinyan (piano); Anna Juniki (vocals); Benedek Horváth (piano)
- Program
Robert Schumann (1810–1856): Auswahl aus «Dichterliebe», op. 48 (1840) for vocals and piano
Heinz Holliger (*1939): «Elegische Musik» (1955, SEA) for violin and piano
Steve Reich (*1936): «Violin Phase» (1967) for violin and tape
Chaya Czernowin (*1957): «Knights of the Strange» (2015) for electric guitar and accordion
George Enescu (1881–1955): «Impressions d’enfance» (Eindrücke aus der Kindheit), op. 28 (1940) for violin and piano- Info
Tickets available from November 23, 2026 at → [www.mizmorim.com]
Please note: This event is not included in the Gare du Nord season ticket.- Duration
75 minutes, with break
- Prices
Tickets available at → www.mizmorim.com
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