The world is of the most diverse nature, complex and diverse, whether we like it or not. The Ensemble ö! has turned this tricky hodgepodge around us into a musical quality and transformed it into a pleasure. SONNENGELB presents compositions by Fabien Lévy (*1968), Arnulf Herrmann (*1968), Tristan Murail (*1947) and Morton Feldman (1926–1987).

The ensemble: Riccarda Caflisch, flute, Manfred Spitaler, clarinet, Adrián Albaladejo Díaz, tuba, Talvi Hunt, piano, Dino Georgeton, percussion, David Sontòn Caflisch, violin, Soffia Suldia, violin, Maria Kropotkina, viola, Christian Hieronymi, cello. Conductor: Francesc Pratt.

Namibia – a country in southern Africa – gained its independence in 1990, 35 years ago, making it an amazingly young country. The history and traditions of the peoples who lived here, on the other hand, go back a long way. Thousands of years old rock paintings impressively document the earliest cultures. Modern history, on the other hand, has been dramatically shaped by colonialism and apartheid.

Against this background, the term "young GeNerATION" in the title of the exhibition refers to artists who were born at the time of independence and share a social and political affiliation. It also includes all those who explore the nature of Namibia as a newly emerging nation, including artists who were active before independence but have contributed to the current discourse in recent decades by searching for new themes and expressions.
The exhibition at the Forum Würth Chur is based on a collection of works in the Würth Collection, which was first presented to the public in 2016 at the Museum Würth in Künzelsau in cooperation with the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek.

The program Canti rusticani (Rustic Songs) is born from the need to reconnect with the intimate, naked and rudimentary nature of the guitar: it is a return to the archē, imbued with a deep tension towards the most intrinsic dimension of sound and instrument. This search for origins is expressed through works by Italian composers of the 20th century and contemporary composers, where the poetics and artisanal sensibility are delicately inspired by the land and traditions to which they belong.

Due canzoni italiane
Elsa Olivieri Sangiacomo (1894-1996)

Sonatina
Giuseppe Rosetta (1901-1985)

Studio da concerto
Giorgio Federico Ghedini (1892-1965)

Planh e giga
Sergio Chiereghin (1933)

Contemplatio in caligine
Angelo Gilardino (1941-2022)

Due paesaggi immoti
I. Arenile, II. Terra d'acque
Edoardo Dadone (1992)

After the POLYTOUR, LUUK will go into the next round with "Polytüürli" in 2025. A compact, explosive sequel that has it all: new tracks, proven classics and the inimitable energy of LUUK. With direct proximity to the audience, spontaneous interaction and a real feeling, LUUK once again creates an experience that connects old and new fans. Get ready for a musical firework – Polytüürli is small, intimate and exclusive. Get your tickets and be there.

Beautiful handicrafts, Advent arrangements, homemade cakes, pies, pittas and much more are sold.
At lunchtime we serve our hearty barley soup with meat loaf and potato salad.
The entire proceeds go to charitable institutions

This year, Marlis Roth will once again take all Kasperli fans into the world of puppet theatre

Family service for Mother's Day with musical, liturgical rays of hope.
Young and old are welcome!

May we ask you to dance in the afternoon? Our dance events are a hit throughout the canton!

Riana - the only pop musician in Switzerland who sings in the Appenzell dialect - has long since made a name for herself in the Swiss music scene with her authentic and down-to-earth manner. After the success of her EP "Losloh" and winning the Swiss Music Award in the category "SRF3 Best Talent* in 2024, the Appenzell musician Riana will go on her first tour through Switzerland with her debut album in autumn 2025.

Their music is a powerful blend of subtle lyrics that are deeply rooted in their homeland and personal world, and a sound that is at once modern and inspired by tradition. Honest - modest - blandgrad! The fan base is growing continuously, not least after the big, sold-out tour in winter 2024/2025 with Dabu Fantastic, which Riana was allowed to accompany as a support act.

Line up:

Riana: Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Sabina Brunner: Guitar
Nicolas Struchen: Drums
Sam Huwyler: Bass

Divine service with Pastor Ivana Bendik