For the 2026 Summer Festival, an immersive sound installation will be created on Europaplatz, directly in front of the KKL Lucerne – a “sound oasis” that brings nature and music into dialogue. At its heart are excerpts from four works with a strong connection to nature, accessible via QR codes within the installation. Developed in collaboration with Pro Natura Lucerne, these pieces are explored and presented from both musical and environmental perspectives.
A central element of the project is the educational workshop “Dream Oasis: The Listening Expedition” for children in Grades 3–6. Working in small groups, the children explore the four musical works through attentive listening, natural materials, and their own associations. In doing so, they discover the many different ways nature can be experienced in music—through careful listening, observation, and shared discussion.
On 18 August and 8 September 2026, Pro Natura Lucerne will also be on site to present its activities and commitment to nature conservation.
The result is a public space for listening, lingering, and discovering, bringing together different perspectives on nature and music.
Accompanying the installation, the educational project “Dream Oasis: The Listening Expedition” will take place in August and September for primary school classes (grades 3 to 6). In an interactive on-site workshop focused on listening and perception, children engage deeply with the four selected musical excerpts. They listen attentively, compare their impressions, and “translate” their experiences using a variety of materials.
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