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As part of a long-standing partnership, Credit Suisse supports renowned classical music institutions and their selected program highlights.
Credit Suisse supports world-famous cultural institutions in the area of classical music, such as the the Beijing Music Festival, the Bolshoi Theatre or the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. At home in Switzerland, Credit Suisse is furthermore a long-term partner to major concert halls and festivals – from the Lucerne Festival to the Zurich Opera House and the Davos Festival.
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Bolshoi Theatre – Performance on the Highest Level
2012-09-19 The Bolshoi Theatre is Moscow’s cultural landmark. Our film offers an insight into this "grand" theater.
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Sydney Symphony: New Generation of Promising Musicians
2012-07-11 Each year the Sydney Symphony Fellowship Program takes a handful of Australia's most talented young musicians under its wing to help nurture the world's future classical musicians and conductors.
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Sydney Symphony: A Warm Welcome to Jessica Cottis
2012-10-01 The Sydney Symphony recently announced British-Australian Jessica Cottis as their new Assistant Conductor. "Jessica really impressed us", says Director of Artistic Planning, Peter Czornyj.
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Vilde Frang: "I want to do better after every concert"
2012-11-02 Anticipation about a past musical event: The prizewinner's concert by violinist Vilde Frang with the Vienna Philharmonic was a highlight of the Lucerne Festival. On December 13, it will be broadcast on the radio.
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Vilde Frang — Elfin Ambassador of the North
2012-06-01 In the spring of 2012, violinist Vilde Frang made her solo in Lucerne with Bartok. Later this year, she will play Sibelius with the Vienna Philharmonic under Bernard Haitink – as part of the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award.
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A Day in the Life of Clarinetist Pablo Barragán
2013-10-30 He admits to being a bit nervous: The young clarinetist and winner of the 2013 Prix Jeunes Solistes, Pablo Barragán, is refreshingly frank in this video prior to the Lucerne Festival. And he stresses that music is for enjoyment.
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Preparing for the Debut: A Film about Laura Schmid
2013-10-30 What does a recorder player do on the day of her major concert? During her debut at the Lucerne Festival, Laura Schmid, winner of the 2013 Prix Jeunes Solistes, shows us what is most important to her before a big performance.
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The Talent Development Pyramid of Credit Suisse
2011-07-28 Chinese cellist Mi Zhou will be presented with the "Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes", which is awarded as part of the Lucerne Festival's Debut series. The prize is a cornerstone of Credit Suisse's commitment to classical music
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Sydney Symphony Fellows: Ambassadors of Classical Music
2011-07-13 In collaboration with Credit Suisse, the Sydney Symphony Fellowship program shows its commitment to nurturing talent and excellence and the inspiration of a new generation of classical music enthusiasts.
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Young Singers Project 2009: The Voices of the Future
2009-09-09 The Young Singers Project offers an impressive training program for opera stars of the future as part of the Salzburg Festival. This year eight young singers took part.
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Michael Haefliger: Look for the Difficult Projects
2008-09-10 Since 1999, Michael Haefliger has been Executive and Artistic Director of the Lucerne Festival, one of the oldest classical music festivals in Europe. In this interview, he speaks about his experiences and his views on leadership.
Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre was founded in Moscow at the behest of Catherine the Great in 1776. Literally translated, Bolshoi Theatre means "big theater." The main building is a spectacular work of architecture and was reopened in October 2011 after a careful and extensive six-year renovation. This multifunctional house is one of the world's leading venues for musical theater and ballet. As General Sponsor since 2007, Credit Suisse enjoys the highest sponsorship status ever granted by the Bolshoi Theatre. In addition to the building in Moscow, the commitment also covers the Bolshoi's worldwide touring activities.
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Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Established in 1932, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is the resident orchestra at the iconic Sydney Opera House. It performs over 200 times each year and reaches an audience of more than 350,000. In the 1930s, the orchestra became famous under the direction of Antal Dorati and Sir Thomas Beecham. Soloists appearing with the orchestra included Artur Rubinstein, Bronislaw Huberman, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. The Sydney Symphony is Australia's flagship orchestra, and its principal conductor is David Robertson. In its role as Premier Partner, Credit Suisse supports the Fellowship Program and the Assistant Conductor Position of the orchestra, as well as the Sydney Symphony Gala Concerts.
Since 2017, Credit Suisse is also the sponsor of the Credit Suisse Sydney Symphony Orchestra Music Education Program, an initiative to bring a structured music education program to six primary schools in Sydney and Melbourne. The program aims to improve the overall learning opportunities for young students and create a long-lasting culture of music in their communities.
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Beijing Music Festival
Since its founding in 1998, the Beijing Music Festival has developed into one of the premier cultural events in Asia; it is held annually and usually spans about 30 days in October and November. It is primarily dedicated to classical music and attracts artists and audiences from all four corners of the globe. Credit Suisse is a founding sponsor of the Beijing Music Festival and has supported it since 1999. In addition, the bank is Title Sponsor of the Credit Suisse Night, promotes the Classics for Kids concert series, and organizes the Credit Suisse Forum.
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Lucerne Festival
The Lucerne Festival traces its origins back to 1938 when Arturo Toscanini conducted a memorable gala concert in front of Richard Wagner's onetime residence at the Tribschen estate. The following decades saw the rise of one of the world's leading music festivals, and Lucerne has played host to major orchestras, conductors and soloists from around the globe. Credit Suisse has been the festival’s main sponsor since 1993, and part of its commitment is to support concerts given by the Vienna Philharmonic. In addition, the Jubilee Fund of the Credit Suisse Foundation confers the Credit Suisse Young Artist Award and the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes in alternating years with the aim of promoting young artists in Switzerland and from countries around the world.
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Young Talents
The "Credit Suisse Young Artist Award" and the "Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes" are awarded to outstanding young soloists in recognition of their exceptional achievements.
The prizes are conferred by the Credit Suisse Foundation Jubilee Fund and the Lucerne Festival, together with the Vienna Philharmonic and the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (Society of Music Friends) in Vienna, and the Konferenz Musikhochschulen Schweiz respectively and it turns. Since 2004 the Jubilee Fund has also supported the unique Swiss Young Musicians' Competition, which forms the base of the musical sponsorship pyramid.
In 2015, Serb Vojin Kocić became the first guitarist to win the Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes. In an interview with Credit Suisse, he talks to us about his musical ambitions, and what the guitar means to him.
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Zurich Opera House
Zurich Opera House is regarded as one of the world's most successful music theaters. Each year, it plays host to around 300 operatic and ballet performances, concerts and song recitals with top-class performers. Credit Suisse has been a partner of the Zurich Opera House since 1989 and supports two new productions each season. Credit Suisse also supports communication and education projects such as "Club Jung," which is aimed at audiences between the ages of 16 and 26.
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Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
In 1999, the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich achieved international renown when it won the German Record Critics' Award for its recording of the complete Beethoven symphonies. Founded in 1868, the orchestra performs some 50 programs in approximately 100 concerts a year at the Tonhalle Zurich, a concert hall that is considered an acoustic masterpiece. The Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich also makes guest appearances in Switzerland, performs concert tours abroad, and records numerous CDs. Credit Suisse has been partner of the orchestra since 1986 and sponsors the "tonhalleLATE" concert series intended for younger audiences, along with TOZZukunft, a fan community for young people.
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Born out of a simple father-son conversation, "tonhalleLATE" has become the most popular Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich concept within a little more than ten years.
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande enjoys an excellent international reputation. Founded in 1918, the orchestra boasts a long history marked with numerous premieres of works by composers such as Benjamin Britten, Claude Debussy, Arthur Honegger, and Igor Stravinsky. The orchestra performs mostly in Geneva and Lausanne. Credit Suisse has been the main sponsor of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande since 1991.
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Davos Festival
The Davos Festival was founded in 1986 as a platform for highly talented young musicians from around the world, and its "young artists in concert" concept has since made Davos a mecca for young musicians for three weeks every year. From its start, Credit Suisse has been the main sponsor of the festival.
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Zermatt Festival
Those attending the Zermatt Festival will have to set their sights high: Performances take place at between 1,620 and 2,222 meters above sea level and feature chamber music of the highest musical caliber in an intimate and idyllic setting. Credit Suisse has been a sponsor of Zermatt Festival since it was set up in 2005. From its inauguration, the festival has been dedicated to developing young talent through its international chamber music academy.
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