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    Lakeside Symphony

    Lucerne Festival Orchestra | Riccardo Chailly | Frank Dupree | solists of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra (LFCO)

    Date and Venue
    Fri 14.08. | 18.30 | Inseli
    Program
    Reich | Gershwin | Ives
    Free admission
    Lakeside Symphony © Patrick Hürlimann/Lucerne Festival
    Lakeside Symphony © Patrick Hürlimann/Lucerne Festival
    Lucerne Festival Orchestra | Riccardo Chailly | Frank Dupree | solists of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra and the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra (LFCO)

    Performers

    Program

    18.30
    Steve Reich (*1936)
    New York Counterpoint. Version for 11 clarinets

    Welcome Address
    Markus Hongler Chairman
    Sebastian Nordmann Executive and Artistic Director

    Welcoming Speech
    Guy Parmelin President of the Swiss Confederation
    George Gershwin (1898–1937)
    Cuban Overture
    Concerto in F for piano and orchestra
    Charles Ives (1874–1954)
    Symphony No. 1 in D minor

    Intermission at c. 20.10 
    Concert ends around 21.30

    Description

    Experience the Opening Concert live on a giant screen, right on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with the magnificent panorama of Rigi, Bürgenstock, and the surrounding peaks. Riccardo Chailly and the Lucerne Festival Orchestra set the scene for a luminous summer night featuring the music of Gershwin and Ives.


    Event Venue

    Lakeside Symphony

    Inseli

    Inseli Park
    Werftsteg
    6005 Luzern

    • Getting There | Parking Facilities

      Inseli Park is located right next to the Lucerne's central train station. Due to the traffic and parking situation when the Festival is under way, we recommend that you use public transportation.

      Getting There by Train & Bus
      Lucerne's central train station offers numerous connections to other trains as well as various bus lines. Take advantage of a 40% discount on the ticket cost of your journey to Lucerne by public transport. Further information can be found here: see the SBB offer. Inseli Park is only a few minutes' walk from the station.

      Getting There by Car
      The Lucerne parking guidance system makes parking in the city easier. All parking garages in the city of Lucerne can be found here: overview.

    • Dining Options

      At Inseli Park
      The Sommer Buvette right next to Inseli Park offers various snacks and drinks. Picnics are also permitted on the lawn.

      In Lucerne
      You will find a large selection of restaurants, bars, and cafés within walking distance of Inseli Park. Lucerne Tourism will be happy to help you choose: see an overview.



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