Lucerne Festival Appetizer
Lucerne Festival Appetizer

Our introductory podcast "Appetizer" is back!

For a better idea of what to expect at your concert performance, treat yourself to the commentary by Festival dramaturge Susanne Stähr. She introduces the two centerpieces of the 2023 edition of the Mendelssohn Festival in the podcast series "Appetizer" (in German), including numerous musical examples: Felix Mendelssohn’s youthful First Symphony, a stroke of genius by a composer who was only 15 years old; and his mighty symphonic cantata Lobgesang ("Song of Praise").

Lucerne Festival Appetizer

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Susanne Stähr on Felix Mendelssohn’s youthful First Symphony.

Lucerne Festival Appetizer

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Susanne Stähr on Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 2, the so-called "Lobgesang".

Mendelssohn Festival 2023