“From the New World” – Nostalgia IV – Gstaad Festival Orchestra I ID:
Symphony Concert
Saturday, 09. August 2025
7:30 p.m., Gstaad Festival Tent
It’s quite hard to imagine that just a few centuries ago, vast parts of the world were still uncharted. Driven by boundless curiosity, courageous explorers ventured out to uncover “new” lands. Antonín Dvořák must have felt a similar thrill of discovery when he arrived in America in 1892 to take up his role as Director of the newly founded National Conservatory in New York. During his three-year stay, he composed some of his most celebrated works, including the monumental Symphony No. 9. Deeply inspired by the musical traditions of the New World – particularly African American Spirituals and Native American songs – Dvořák’s symphony also carries a heartfelt, perhaps subconscious, longing for his Bohemian homeland. For this season’s opening concert with the Gstaad Festival Orchestra, Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla has curated a programme rich in contrasts. She pairs Dvořák’s vision of America with a journey to the vibrant landscapes of South America, centred around Gabriela Montero’s “Latin” concerto. Written in 2016, this work by the Venezuelan pianist and composer dismantles “stereotypes” and, as Montero explains, offers a “chiaroscuro view” of Latin America. Through stark contrasts, it reveals a world where “not everything beyond rhythm, charm and sensuality glows with golden light.”
Sustainable to the festival: Our bus service is at your disposal from Wangen an der Aare, Bern and Lausanne for this concert.
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This concert is supported by a
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Arrival by public transport
We recommend that you plan your journey to Gstaad train station. From there, it is around a 15-minute walk to the Festival Tent. Alternatively, the «Gstaad, Sportzentrum» post bus stop is located directly at the venue. Please take note of each concert’s duration to plan your return journey by public transport accordingly.
Our tips: Use our festival bus, which will take you directly to the Festival Tent from two directions: Further information can be found here.
Benefit from a 20% discount on your public transportation journey: Details can be found here.
Our tips: Use our festival bus, which will take you directly to the Festival Tent from two directions: Further information can be found here.
Benefit from a 20% discount on your public transportation journey: Details can be found here.
Arriving by private car
If you are arriving by car, please note that it is not possible to drive directly to the venue.
However, there are several parking lots available in the surrounding area, just a few minutes' walk from the Festival Tent.
Our tip: Use the parking lot at the Talstation Wispile and take the free shuttle service from there, which will take you comfortably to the entrance of the venue. From Saanen, please follow the signs with the Park + Ride symbol. Overview of parking options
However, there are several parking lots available in the surrounding area, just a few minutes' walk from the Festival Tent.
Our tip: Use the parking lot at the Talstation Wispile and take the free shuttle service from there, which will take you comfortably to the entrance of the venue. From Saanen, please follow the signs with the Park + Ride symbol. Overview of parking options
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Gabriela Montero, Piano
Gstaad Festival Orchestra, Ensemble
Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla, Conductor
| Jean Sibelius (1865–1957) | |
| “The Swan of Tuonela” from the “Lemminkäinen Suite” for orchestra, Op. 22 | 10' |
| Gabriela Montero (1970) | |
| Piano Concerto No. 1, “Latin” | 30' |
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| Antonín Dvorák (1841–1904) | |
| Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95, “From the New World” | 50' |
| 120' (interval included) | |
CHF 170/145/100/70