The Swiss Youth Music Competition has been in existence for 50 years. Current and former prizewinners took centre stage at the anniversary concert in the Tonhalle Zurich: they took on the solo parts in Frank Martin's concerto for seven wind instruments, timpani, percussion and string orchestra; they also played prominent roles in the works by Swiss composers Richard Dubugnon and Daniel Schnyder, which were premiered. The Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, conducted by David Bruchez-Lalli, played Brahms' "Academic Festive Tour Overture" to match the festive occasion. The concert was recorded by Radio SRF 2 Kultur.
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Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich
David Bruchez-Lalli Conductor
Current and former prizewinners of the SJMW
Johannes Brahms "Akademische Festouvertüre" op. 80
Richard Dubugnon "Helvetia III - Le feu de la jeunesse" for string quintet, organ, piano and orchestra - world premiere
Frank Martin Concerto for seven wind instruments, timpani, percussion and string orchestra
Daniel Schnyder Quadruple concerto for trumpet, horn, trombone, bass trombone and large orchestra - world premiere
Concert on 13 September 2025, Tonhalle Zurich
