Classical Christmas Concert
Musical highlights with exceptional talents
Ilya Shmukler, piano Noa Wildshut, violin
The three violin sonatas by Johannes Brahms, masterpieces of chamber music, are performed. They combine deep emotions with the sound of violin and piano. Brahms wrote them between 1878 and 1888.
Festive encounter in the Baroque hall
We are extremely pleased to welcome these two exceptional talents, who have already graced the great stages of the world, to our traditional Christmas concert in the Baroque hall of the Engelberg monastery. Ilya's account and the selected pieces of music promise a distinctly romantic and contemplative festive evening. Let us be surprised!
The Dutch violinist Noa Wildschut (2001) has already established a firm place in the international classical scene at a young age. Since September 2016, she has been an exclusive artist at Warner Classics and regularly performs at renowned festivals as well as with international orchestras.
The pianist Ilya Shmukler impressed with his success at the Concours Géza Anda 2024 in Zurich, where he won not only the first prize but also four special prizes. Since then, he has been performing internationally as a soloist and has worked with renowned orchestras and artists. He is also a prizewinner of numerous international piano competitions and a finalist of the Cliburn competition 2022.
Meeting point
Door opening / box office: 3.00 p.m.
Start concert: 4.00 p.m. (Duration approx. 70 min.)
Baroque hall, Kloster Engelberg
Remarks
Wheelchair spaces on request, limited
FAQ / good to know
Program:
Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)
Piano and Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, op. 78
(“Rain Song Sonata”)
I. Vivace ma non troppo
II. Adagio
III. Allegro molto moderato
Break
Piano and Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, op. 100
(“Thuner Sonata”)
I. Allegro amabile
II. Andante tranquillo — Vivace — Andante — Vivace di più — Andante — Vivace
III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi Andante)
Piano and Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, op. 108
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
IV. Presto agitato
Current information
The tickets will be delivered by A-mail. For bookings made from December 22 onward, the tickets will no longer be sent by post, but can be picked up at the Tourist Information, Hinterdorfstrasse 1, until 2:30 p.m. on December 25. After that, the tickets will be available at the box office in the monastery.
Ilya Shmukler, piano Noa Wildshut, violin
The three violin sonatas by Johannes Brahms, masterpieces of chamber music, are performed. They combine deep emotions with the sound of violin and piano. Brahms wrote them between 1878 and 1888.
Festive encounter in the Baroque hall
We are extremely pleased to welcome these two exceptional talents, who have already graced the great stages of the world, to our traditional Christmas concert in the Baroque hall of the Engelberg monastery. Ilya's account and the selected pieces of music promise a distinctly romantic and contemplative festive evening. Let us be surprised!
The Dutch violinist Noa Wildschut (2001) has already established a firm place in the international classical scene at a young age. Since September 2016, she has been an exclusive artist at Warner Classics and regularly performs at renowned festivals as well as with international orchestras.
The pianist Ilya Shmukler impressed with his success at the Concours Géza Anda 2024 in Zurich, where he won not only the first prize but also four special prizes. Since then, he has been performing internationally as a soloist and has worked with renowned orchestras and artists. He is also a prizewinner of numerous international piano competitions and a finalist of the Cliburn competition 2022.
Meeting point
Door opening / box office: 3.00 p.m.
Start concert: 4.00 p.m. (Duration approx. 70 min.)
Baroque hall, Kloster Engelberg
Remarks
Wheelchair spaces on request, limited
FAQ / good to know
Program:
Johannes Brahms (1833 – 1897)
Piano and Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, op. 78
(“Rain Song Sonata”)
I. Vivace ma non troppo
II. Adagio
III. Allegro molto moderato
Break
Piano and Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, op. 100
(“Thuner Sonata”)
I. Allegro amabile
II. Andante tranquillo — Vivace — Andante — Vivace di più — Andante — Vivace
III. Allegretto grazioso (quasi Andante)
Piano and Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, op. 108
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Un poco presto e con sentimento
IV. Presto agitato
Current information
The tickets will be delivered by A-mail. For bookings made from December 22 onward, the tickets will no longer be sent by post, but can be picked up at the Tourist Information, Hinterdorfstrasse 1, until 2:30 p.m. on December 25. After that, the tickets will be available at the box office in the monastery.
Dates
Good to know
Price info
- Admission prices adults / CHF 50.-
Local residents / CHF 40.-
Apprentices and students (16-25 yrs. with ID) / CHF 20.-
Young people under 16: free of charge Contact person
Benediktinerkloster 1 6390 Engelberg
Benediktinerkloster 16390 Engelberg
