The Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich paints special sound pictures that come together to form beautiful musical images. Together with the Tonhalle Zurich, they form a very special painting. The perfect setting to present this year’s European Cultural Awards in one of Europe’s most beautiful concert halls.
On stage, alongside the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich under the baton of its Music Director Paavo Järvi, will be world-class artists such as star violinist Nigel Kennedy, bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel, cellist Sol Gabetta, soprano Camilla Nylund, actors Claudia Cardinale, Iris Berben and Mario Adorf, pop duo Yello and rock band Die Toten Hosen, who will be performing together with the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich for the first time.
Presenter Max Moor, SFR director Nathalie Wappler, Fair Fashion ambassador Barbara Meier and the director of the Zurich Opera House, Andreas Homoki, have confirmed their attendance as presenters. The gala will be hosted by Swiss TV presenter Sandra Studer and culture columnist Axel Brüggemann.