SUMMER SEASON 2021

FROM JUNE 10 TO OCTOBER 24

JUNE

THE TWENTY-FIRST HESSE DAYS IN SILS WELTE-MIGNON 10 at the Waldhaus presented by Sils Tourism 23 Urs Kienberger and Guido Schmidt demonstrate our TO (postponed from last year). Devoted to the novel player piano from 1910. “Narcissus and Goldmund”, which was recently made 13 into a film for the first time. The program includes talks and podium discussions, a musical tale and, of LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATOR CHASPER PULT course, Stefan Ruzowitzky’s film. 24 talks with incomparable author/musician Franz Hohler about his Engadine texts.

“ACCORDING TO BACH, OR FLEXIBLE FUGUES” 14 A musical reading with author Alain Claude Sulzer and “CHANTER IN ALLEGRIA” pianist Yaara Tal. 27 part of Patric Ricklin’s Sils choir retreat. A week TO of studying and performing Romansch and romantic choral songs with Chasper-Curò Mani. “MORTERATSCH – LIFE AND DEATH OF A GLACIER” 03 (July 2 final public concert at the Waldhaus) 18 Author Viola Käumlen discusses her book with Werner van Gent. Musical contributions by Katharina von Schoenaich, Tilo Wachter and Corin Curschellas. SRF KULTURCLUB 29 concert with pianist Hisako Kawamura at the village church. TALK BY PHILOSOPHER CHRISTIAN UHLE 21 “Where is home? – Caught between the natural world and technology”.

SRF KULTURCLUB 22 Veteran Swiss radio personality Arthur Godel again TO presents six four-day readers’ circles for members of SRF2 Kulturclub, divided into two groups in June and 30 four groups in autumn (see below Sept. 22).

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SRF KULTURCLUB NIETZSCHE WORKSHOP IN SILS-MARIA 02 concert with cellist Uli Witteler and pianist Hisako 19 “Freie Geister: Figuren der Freiheit und des Kawamura at the village church. TO Übergangs”. At the Waldhaus, July 20: actress Verena Buss presents “Die stillsten Worte sind es, welche 23 den Sturm bringen, Gedanken, die mit Taubenfüssen JAZZ NIGHT IN THE BAR kommen, lenken die Welt”. 03 piano for four hands with Stephanie Trick from Missouri & Paolo Alderighi from Milan.

A WALDHAUS SUMMER TRADITION CONTINUES BRASSWEEK SAMEDAN 11 Concert with the winners of the 2019 “Opus Klassik” Three philosophical evening discussions with philo- award: Tillmann Höfs (horn) and Akiko Nikami (piano). sopher/mathematician Markus Huber and psychologist/ artist-philosopher Martin Kunz:

WELTE-MIGNON July 21. Freedom – a debate 12 Urs Kienberger and Guido Schmidt demonstrate our July 25. Intellect – a plea player piano from 1910. July 27. Emptiness

AUTHOR’S READING IN ENGLISH ANOTHER SILS TRADITION 14 Chicago storyteller Margaret Davis Ghielmetti reads from “Brave(ish) – A Memoir of a Recovering Outdoor ‘watermarks’ concerts (July 14/21/28) on the Perfectionist”. Chastè peninsula with the Quintetto Inflagranti, the Fränzlis da Tschlin and more.

WALDHAUS SALSA CLASS 14 with Christoph Geiser. 3-night package. TO 17

CHRISTIAN PELTENBURG-BRECHNEFF INTRODUCES 16 HIS WORK: “INTO THE GARDEN” – a colorful selection of watercolors and gouaches of 28 inspiring gardens from all over the world.

WALDHAUS TENNIS TOURNAMENT 17 for guests and locals. TO 18

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SWITZERLAND’S NATIONAL HOLIDAY SWISS AUTHOR ZORA DEL BUONO 01 Swiss music with the “Ländlertrio Pius Baumgartner” 16 with the story of three generations of her far-flung on our terrace; a festive buffet at the hotel in the family in her gripping novel “Die Marschallin”. evening and a fine celebration on the village square.

“ENGADINE SCHUBERTIADE” WELTE-MIGNON 18 with the Helvetia Quartet and pianist Simon Bächin- 02 Urs Kienberger and Guido Schmidt demonstrate our ger playing Engadine and Swiss pieces along with player piano from 1910. music by Schubert, Brahms, Puccini and Queen.

CIRCUS ADVENTURE WEEK CULTURAL-CULINARY WALK THROUGH CHIAVENNA 02 Mysterious magic, breathtaking artistry, juggling and 24 Felix Dietrich not only knows the sights everyone TO clowning around are the fun parts of a spectacular knows but also the less well-known backstreets as week. (For children, aged 6 to 16.) well as the best places to eat. A concert with Maya 06 Homburger and Barry Guy at the impressive Palazzo Salis to close out the day.

THE ENGADINE FESTIVAL AT THE WALDHAUS 04 with pianist Alexandra Dovgan (*2007) – young, but SILS KUNST- UND LITERATOURTAGE WITH KUBUS already an impressive talent. 26 This year talks, reading and excursions are devoted TO to “Genius loci? – What role does place play in the creation of art and literature?”. A follow-up to last A DIALOGUE 29 year’s event. 06 Journalist and author Elisabeth Bardill-Meyer talks with National Councilor (member of the Swiss parlia- ment) Anna Giacometti about her work at the Swiss “A LOOK AT CHURCH TREASURES” capital and her Graubünden roots. 29 with Rev. Christian Refardt. Two all-day excursions TO to two special churches (in Lavin and the church in Bondo). 4-night package. THE ORIGEN FESTIVAL’S COMMEDIA 02 08 (TEATRO DIMITRI) returns to the Waldhaus with music, humor, theater and stunts. “KARL KRAUS UND DIE MEDIENKRITIK” 30 Journalist and media expert Michael Freund talks about this fascinating great Austrian satirist, his TALK AND FILM (IN FRENCH) continuing influence and his enthusiasm for the 09 about the brothers Mikhail and Ivan Morozov - patrons Fex Valley. and collectors of art. With Christian Dumais-Lvowski.

WELTE-MIGNON ENGADINE FESTIVAL AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH 30 Maria Dietrich and Guido Schmidt demonstrate our 11 IN SILS player piano from 1910. with the “Café Zimmermann” baroque ensemble.

A TALK IN FRENCH 13 Christian Dumai-Lvowski talks to best-selling French author Éric Faye about his literary works.

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WALDHAUS DANCE WEEKEND SRF KULTURCLUB 03 with Sonja Koffel (standard dances). 3-night package. 22 Four more readers’ circles for members of TO TO SRF2 Kulturclub with veteran Swiss radio personality Arthur Godel. 06 11 www.srf.ch/radio-srf-2-kultur/srf-kulturclub

“AVES/ VÖGEL. CHARAKTERKÖPFE” SRF KULTURCLUB 05 Elke Heidenreich reads selected texts, accompanied by 28 Arthur Godel talks to translator Elisabeth Edl Marc-Aurel Floros on the piano. about her translations of Flaubert, Julien Green and Patrick Modiano.

COOKING & WINE SEMINAR 05 in a small group with our Executive Chef Gero SRF KULTURCLUB TO Porstein, Pastry Chef Renato Pellegrinelli and Wine 29 Recital with Plamena Nikitassova (violin) and 11 Steward Oscar Comalli. 6-night package. Julian Behr (theorbo) at the village church.

FORTIETH NIETZSCHE COLLOQUIUM “A FAMILY AFFAIR” 30 “Transvaluation or devaluation of values? 06 a duo recital with violinist Anna Schultsz and pianist BIS On the topicality of Nietzsche’s social criticism”. and director of the Engadine Festival Jan Schultsz. 03 www.nietzschehaus.ch

WELTE-MIGNON 08 Urs Kienberger and Guido Schmidt demonstrate our player piano from 1910.

“RESONANZEN” 20 INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL TO (See program below.)

25 3 or 6-night spacial (Sept 20–26).

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TANGO COURSE VACATION AND LEARN THE LOCAL LANGUAGE 03 with Mathis Reichel and Ádila Melper of 17 Five-day course in Rumauntsch Puter for beginners BIS Tango Argentino Basel. 5-night package. TO and advanced. Morning classes at the Sils school- house, in cooperation with the Fundaziun De Planta 08 22 Samedan and Sils Tourism. 5-night package.

SRF KULTURCLUB MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT WITH RUDOLF LUTZ AND 04 “Das Salz der Erde”. Wim Wenders’ documentary 17 MATTHIAS LUTZ, (2014) about the life and work of Brazilian BIS who form the jazz duo “The Lutz Brothers”. photographer Sebastião Salgado. 23

SRF KULTURCLUB 05 Duo recital with cellist Chiara Enderle Samatanga THE “WELTFILMTAGE THUSIS” FESTIVAL and pianist Hiroko Sakagami at the village church. 18 brings an independently produced comedy from the Third World to Sils as part of its “International Film Days on the Road”. TANGO EVENING IN THE BAR 07 with live music by the Allende-Noya-Gneist trio. Join in the dancing or enjoy from the sidelines. READING 21 Bregaglia cultural personality Anna Ratti offers a pub- lic reading as part of the five-day Romansch course. WELTE-MIGNON 09 Urs Kienberger and Guido Schmidt demonstrate our player piano from 1910. All packages can be booked on our website, by mail or phone. www.waldhaus-sils.ch/en/flat-rates SRF KULTURCLUB 09 “Flauberts Zeit im Spiegel der Maler”. Talk by Arthur Godel (veteran Swiss radio personality). Please sign up in advance for all events. Program subject to change without notice. 11 CREATIVE PAINTING COURSE FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS TO with Luis Coray and his family. 23

“STUBETE AM SEE” IN SILS 15 As a foretaste of a planned future festival of new TO Swiss folk music, a series of small concerts for hotel guests in the lounge. Launched by Sils Tourism in 17 cooperation with “Stubete am See”, Zurich. www.stubeteamseesils.ch

Hotel Waldhaus · Via da Fex 3 · 7514 Sils-Maria Tel +41 (0)81 838 51 00 · Fax +41 (0)81 838 51 98 · [email protected] · www.waldhaus-sils.ch SEPT. 20–25 “RESONANZEN” INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Kamilla Schatz

MUSICIANS Christiane Boesiger (soprano, Switzerland), Folksmilch trio (Austria), Quartetto Eos (Italy), MythenEnsembleOrchestral conducted by Graziella Contratto (Switzerland) and the Portuguese Chamber Soloists (Portugal)

ALSO WITH Barbara Bleisch (philosopher and journalist, Switzerland), Hannelore Hoger (actress, Germany), Joachim Jung and Felix Dietrich (both Swiss) responsible for excursions

MODERATORS Kurt Aeschbacher and Hans-Georg Hofmann (both Swiss)

PROGRAM

4.00 P.M. // WELCOME AND COCKTAILS 5.30 & 8.45 P.M. “NEXT GENERATION” CONCERT 20 22 with the Quartetto Eos, winners of the 2020 4.45 P.M. // “TANGO OPERITA” Orpheus Swiss Chamber Music Competition. In honor of Astor Piazolla’s 100th birthday, “Maria de Buenos Aires” with Christiane Boesiger (vocals and recitation) and the Folksmilch trio 9.15 P.M. AN EVENING OF ROBERT WALSER (Klemens Bittmann: violin and mandola; Christian 23 with Hannelore Hoger (in cooperation with the Bakanic: accordion and percussion; Eddie Luis: Robert-Walser-Zentrum, Bern). contrabass and vocals).

“ON THE TRAIL OF ROMANSCH CULTURE BETWEEN “ON THE TRAIL OF THE CULTURAL ORIGEN FESTIVAL 24 CELERINA AND SAMEDAN” 21 OVER THE JULIER PASS TO THE POSTHOTEL LÖWEN Cultural excursion with Joachim Jung. IN MULEGNS” Cultural and culinary excursion with Felix Dietrich MAHLER’S SYMPHONY 1 from the Waldhaus. (arranged for chamber ensemble by Klaus Simon) with the MythenEnsembleOrchestral directed by Graziella Contratto. 5.30 & 9.15 P.M. “BE YOURSELF” Talk by Barbara Bleisch. 9.00 P.M. CLOSING CONCERT WITH THE 25 PORTUGUESE CHAMBER SOLOISTS with works by Farrenc, Mozart and Poulenc.

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