The Most Important in Brief

Zauberklang Festival is a chamber music festival in the heart of Switzerland that brings world-class musicians to intimate venues in Uri. With a focus on deep listening, artistic excellence, and local identity, Zauberklang connects global stars with regional audiences. Past performers include Hilary Hahn, Emanuel Ax, Avi Avital, Marina Piccinini, Jean Rondeau, and VOCES8.

1. Purpose

   The Zauberklangfestival Association supports the Zauberklang Festival and related projects on an idealistic, organizational, and financial level. Its goal is to bring outstanding artists from around the world to Uri, to foster interdisciplinary concert formats, and to anchor music as a transformative force in society. The association sees itself as a platform for conscious listening, artistic exchange, and cultural resonance from the heart of Switzerland. It promotes concerts, festivals, artist residencies, innovative formats that connect music with architecture, literature, and nature, as well as cultural education and the positioning of the Canton of Uri as a place of musical excellence.

2. The Most Important in Brief

   Zauberklang Festival is a chamber music festival in the heart of Switzerland that brings world-class musicians to intimate venues in Uri. With a focus on deep listening, artistic excellence, and local identity, Zauberklang connects global stars with regional audiences. Past performers include Hilary Hahn, Emanuel Ax, Avi Avital, Marina Piccinini, Jean Rondeau, and VOCES8.

3. Goals

   1. To present world-class musical experiences in intimate, reflective settings that invite deep listening and emotional engagement. 2. To bring exceptional international artists to the Canton of Uri, creating cultural encounters of the highest artistic quality. 3. To strengthen the cultural identity and visibility of Uri by positioning it as a center of musical excellence. 4. To foster interdisciplinary projects that connect music with architecture, nature, and literature. 5. To support emerging artists and promote cultural education across generations. 6. To ensure access to all events through a donation-based model, removing financial barriers for the audience. 7. To build long-term relationships with foundations, cultural institutions, and the local community to ensure sustainability and growth.

4. Principles

   Zauberklang is rooted in the belief that great music should be experienced with full presence and emotional depth. We value artistic excellence, authenticity, and accessibility. Our orientation is non-commercial and community-focused, guided by the idea that music can transform individuals and society. We cultivate an atmosphere of intimacy, contemplation, and artistic rigor—bringing world-class performances to audiences regardless of financial means, always with humility, care, and cultural responsibility.

5. Measures

   – Curating and presenting a season of 4–6 concerts annually featuring internationally renowned artists in intimate venues across Uri – Maintaining a donation-based, ticket-free model to ensure accessibility for all audiences – Developing partnerships with schools and local institutions to support cultural education and outreach – Organizing interdisciplinary events that integrate music with architecture, literature, and nature – Hosting artistic residencies and masterclasses to nurture emerging talent – Expanding visibility through targeted public relations, media collaborations, and digital content – Applying for foundation grants and public funding to ensure long-term sustainability

6. Financing

   Zauberklang is financed through a diversified, non-commercial model. Our primary sources include grants from public and private foundations (e.g., Dätwyler Stiftung, Stiftung WaliDad, Mobiliar, Amt für Kultur und Sport Uri), voluntary audience collections at concerts, and in-kind contributions. We do not sell tickets—our concerts are free of charge to ensure accessibility for all. Additional support comes from project-based sponsorships and cultural partnerships at the regional and national level.

Area of Impact

• Lucerne, Switzerland
• Nidwalden, Switzerland
• Obwalden, Switzerland
• Schwyz, Switzerland
• Uri, Switzerland