The Advance ticket sales has begun: On September 24, the big European Culture Prize Gala will be hosted in the Tonhalle Zurich. This is the first time that the coveted TAURUS will be awarded in Switzerland, which is not a member of the EU but makes an important contribution to European culture. Once again, many international stars gather in the hall at the gala to celebrate the unifying power of culture, above all the hosts of the evening: the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich with its music director Paavo Järvi.
Mario Adorf, who has very special memories of Switzerland, was honored for his life's work.
In addition, world-famous music stars are honored who are among the best in their field: in addition to the internationally celebrated cellist Sol Gabetta and the sought-after interpreter of Wagner and Strauss, Camilla Nylund, Bryn Terfel, who only recently became a chamber singer at the Vienna State Opera, will also be a guest was appointed.
With Nigel Kennedy, we honor an artist who introduced generations of people to the world of classical music through his unconventional performances.
The young Ukrainian violinist Ilya Bondarenko is honored as Young Artist of the Year.
But these are by no means all the stars: there are many other prominent award winners on the guest list, which we will announce in the coming weeks.
The Mayor of Zurich, Corine Mauch, has assumed the patronage of this year's cultural event.