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The article presents an interview with Marco Amherd, director of the Davos Festival, in which he talks about the theme of the festival during the time of Covid-19 pandemic, impact of the social distancing rules on his planning, and the possibility of low audience numbers in the festival.

The article presents an interview with cellist Raphaël Merlin of the Quatuor Ebene group in which he talks about performing the music composed by Ludwig Van Beethoven, influence of his performance in audience in Africa and South America, and improvization of Beethoven in his first quartets.

The article presents an interview with harpsichordist Fabio Bonizzoni who discusses his recent concert in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, his arrangements for the music of composer Johann Sebastian Bach and musical instruments that he can play.

The article presents an interview with conductor Kristiina Poska, who discusses opera "La bohème," of composer Giacomo Puccini, his role as a chief conductor, and his works with the Komische Oper Berlin.

The article presents an interview with Polish opera singer Jakub Józef Orlinski.

The article presents a brief note on the musical career of pianist Paolo Giacometti.

The article presents an interview with conductor Michael Balke who discusses his opera "Trovatore," his compositions on the basis of opera of composer Giuseppe Verdi and his works as a conductor.

The article offers information on the pianist, Alasdair Beatson of Scotland including piano music performance, music composition and chamber music concerts.

The article presents an interview with musician René Jacobs who discusses his participation in the music festival Bachfests, his interest in the music of composer Johann Sebastian Bach, and his interest in conducting.

The article offers information on the Bachfest music festival that was held in Schaffhausen, Germany, and discusses the church choirs participating in it, and solo concerts performed over there.

The article focuses on the works of German tenor Daniel Behle, and discusses his compositions on the works of composer Richard Strauss and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, lyrics of his music and his works with the Hamburg State Opera.

The article presents an interview with cellist Kian Soltani who discusses Credit Suisse Young Artist Award that he received, his participation in music festival Lucerne Festival and his works with the orchestra Wiener Philharmoniker.

The article focuses on recent concert of soprano Cecilia Bartoli, and discusses her vocal career, her new music "Mission," and language she used in her music.

The article offers information on the history of music festival Brucknerfest Linz which was established in Linz, Austria in 1977, and discusses works of its tenor Dietmar Kerschbaum and artistic director Markus Poschner for its growth.

The article presents an interview with German director Tobias Kratzer who discusses and Italian composer Giacomo Puccini's opera "Edgar," the St. Gallen music festival; and his intelligent staging and unfamiliar perspectives of the opera world.

This article presents an interview with violinist Meret Lüthi who spoke about her baroque ensemble Les Passions de l'Ame in Berne; her musical aesthetics; and how it is to run an orchestra like a business.

A review is offered for the provisional concert hall of the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra in the Maag area, Zürich, Switzerland.

The article presents an interview with conductor Speranza Scappucci who discusses premiere of her first music, activities that satisfies her and emotions in her music.

The article presents an interview with music performer Marco Beasley who discusses his new music "Donna incantatrice," operas of composer Claudio Monteverdi and technique of singing.

The article presents an interview with violinist Chouchane Siranossian who discusses her new music "Barock instrumental," compromises she did for her career and her work as a concertmaster in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

The article presents an interview with conductor Iván Fischer who discusses his music "Composer's Portrait 1," his concerts in Switzerland and orchestral art of composer Gustav Mahler.

The article presents an interview with flutist Emmanuel Pahud on his plans for his residence in Winterthur.

The article profiles the professional life of musician Sopranistin Robin Johannsene.

The article reports that the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) organized ICMA Award Gala in 2019 in Switzerland.

The article presents an interview with opera and concert singer Joel Frederiksen talking about his bass having a remarkably large volume, how is it in the Verdi Requiem and how he came to the sound.

The article presents a brief note on the musical career of Czech soprano Hana Blazikova.

The article presents an interview with conductor Martin Fröst who discusses his clarinet concert, his works with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra and his repertoires.

The article presents an interview with Greek violinist and conductor Leonidas Kavakos, in which he discusses his violin concerto with Valery Gergiev and Dmitrievich Shostakovich, in Switzerland, his public performance, and emotional aspects of music.

The article presents an interview with pianist Francesco Piemontesi who discusses his concerts in Berlin, Germany, self-composition and his relation with other artists.

The article presents an interview with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter who discusses her upcoming concert in music festival Lucerne Festival of Lucerne, Switzerland, importance of her performances with conductor Paul Sacher and 40th anniversary of the festival.

The article focuses on various topics related to singer Arianna Savall including her interest in medieval music, her family background and her education in classical singing.

The article presents an interview with German baritone opera singer Michael Volle on the possibilities and difficulties associated with singing professionally, roles in opera, and his performance of music composed by Franz Schubert.

The article presents an interview with cellist Sol Gabetta who discusses her participation in the music festival Lucerne Festival 2018, her career in music and her concert on the music of composer Bohuslav Martinu.

The article focuses on cantatas of composer Johann Sebastian Bach performed during the music festival Bach Festival in Leipzig, Germany, and discusses concerts on Bach music in Leipzig, and artistic directors of the festival.

The article presents information on the musical works of French jazz musician Michel Godard, with specific reference to his improvisation in bass instruments and his Serpent instrument.

This article presents an interview with Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang who discusses violin concerto by Benjamin Britten, working with the Migros Culture Percentage Classics Geneva and Zurich; and new project with Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo.

The article presents an interview with Danish harpsichordist and conductor Lars Ulrik Mortensen who discusses his association with Concerto Copenhagen, his Cantata "Tilge Höchster, meine Sünden," and the role of Bach's music in his music programs.

The article presents views of guitarist Vojin Kocić on various aspects related to his life including Prix Credit Suisse Jeunes Solistes award that he won in a recital concert, his interest in classical music and his participation in guitar competitions.

The article presents an interview with Belgian conductor Jos van Immerseel, who talks about his orchestra Anima Eterna, the playing techniques of his orchestra's musicians, and musicians of some European orchestras.

The article presents an interview with conductor Claudio Cavina on his involvement in the La Venexia music ensemble and their performance of works by Italian composers Andrea and Giovanni Gabrieli. Topics of conversation included the history of the development of the cori spezzati polychoral music in Venice, Italy, differences in the music of the Gabrielis, and the use of musical instruments n church music. INSET: La Venexiana.

The article presents an interview with German conductor Kevin John Edusei on his work with the Sinfonieorchester Bern orchestra in Bern, Switzerland. Topics of conversation included Edusei's involvement in the orchestra's practice, similarities between the orchestra's performance of the operas "Peter Grimes" and "Blaubart", and Edusei's role as head conductor for the Münchner Symphoniker orchestra.