Room to Read

Welcome to the Tonhalle Zürich!

Support children's literacy and girls' education and discover a Zurich landmark at the same time.

On August 29th, Room to Read & Förderkreis Kammermusik Schweiz will organize a special concert. The proceeds will go to support Room to Read, a leading nonprofit supporting children's literacy and girls' education. On this occasion, we are delighted to welcome you to this unique venue full of history, which is also home to the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich.

The Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich is one of Europe’s leading ensembles. Under our Music Director and Chief Conductor, Paavo Järvi, the orchestra with its approximately 100 musicians from 20 nations – presents around 50 different programs each season.

Meet the Orchestra

Meet Paavo Järvi

«Tram for two» with Paavo Järvi

Get to know us!
We would be delighted to introduce our orchestra to you. That's why we've put together the following offers for you - enjoy!


1. tonhalleCRUSH

Classical music flirts with funk, folk and other styles. Discover our afterwork concert format.

September 26, 2024, 8pm

In this edition of tonhalleCRUSH, the orchestra will perform works by two very different composers: an early work by Anton Webern, and a late one by Richard Strauss. The latter will be interpreted by South African soprano Golda Schultz, who usually performs on the opera stage. Music Director Paavo Järvi will talk about the works in this moderated short concert.

To benefit from a 20% discount for the tonhalleCRUSH concert, please contact our box office per phone with the code word ROOM TO READ (max. 2 tickets per person).

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2. Paavo Järvi with Mahler

Experience the orchestra in action with our Music Director Paavo Järvi

November 9, 2024, 6:30 pm

Immerse yourself in Gustav Mahler's Symphony No 7 - sometimes referred to by the title Song of the Night - and feel the captivating theatricality up close. An unforgettable experience!

To benefit from a 20% discount for this concert, please contact our box office per phone with the code word ROOM TO READ (max. 2 tickets per person).

We are also pleased to invite you to an English-speaking guided tour behind the scenes of the Tonhalle, organized by one of our musicians. Number of participants is limited. Please contact events@tonhalle.ch to secure your participation.

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3. Your début

Discover our trial subscription, the ideal way to get to know the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich.

You have already attended concerts at the Tonhalle Zürich ... or maybe not. If you have not yet purchased a subscription, here is an opportunity as a first-time subscriber for you in the form of a trial subscription.

With this subscription you can attend four different concerts of the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich. And you can experience Paavo Järvi as well as world-renowned pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, one of our exceptional focus artists this season.

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November 2024
Sat 09. Nov
18.30

Paavo Järvi with Mahler

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi Music Director Mahler
September
Thu 26. Sep
20.00

tonhalleCRUSH – classic meets Brazil

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Paavo Järvi Music Director, Golda Schultz Sopran, Tanya König Moderation, Richard Octaviano Kogima Klavier Webern, Strauss
August
Thu 29. Aug
19.30

Room to Read – Harmony for Hope Benefizkonzert

Preisträgerensembles des I. Kammermusikwettbewerbs Paul Juon , Loewe Quartett, Bastian Loewe Violine, Livia Berchtold Violine, Juan Carlos Escobar Ossa Viola, Milena Marena Violoncello, ensemble fokus Bläserquintett, Sarah-Maria Schmid Flöte, Adèle Bagein Oboe, Daniela Engel Klarinette, Pauline Zahno Horn, Alexander Rauch Fagott, Ensemble Zeitgeist, Martin Jollet Klavier, Tim Crawford Violine, Martin Egidi Violoncello Schubert, Brahms, Debussy, Juon, Brahms, Juon, Haydn, Ravel
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