A Sincere Thank You!
The 68th edition of Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy came to a celestial close on 31 August with a truly spectacular symphonic concert with Sir Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra. Over the past seven weeks, the Festival drew in about 25'400 visitors. Audiences were enchanted not just in the Gstaad Festival Tent and historic local churches, but also at the summit of the Eggli, Gstaad’s local mountain – a groundbreaking first for the Festival! With over 60 concerts, five prestigious masterclasses, and an expanding program for children, families, and amateur musicians, this season has marked an exciting chapter of transformation and growth. We are immensely grateful to our amazing audience, the incredible artists, our sponsors, patrons, supporting foundations, the Festival Friends, the Gstaad-Saanenland Hotel Association, the Canton of Bern, the municipality of Saanen, and neighbouring communities and everyone working behind the scene. To each and every one of you, our heartfelt thanks!
2025: Transformation III – “Migration”
It’s time to mark your calendars! The 69th Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy is set for July 18 to September 6, 2025. The next edition’s topic, “Migration”, will delve into the final chapter of the “Transformation” cycle that began in 2023. We’ll explore “Migration” through various lenses – from looking back at origins and exploring themes of exile to examining inner migration, much like in the works of Dmitri Shostakovich. Prepare for a dynamic mix of classical concerts, groundbreaking programmes, and a dazzling array of stars, including Sonya Yoncheva, Marina Viotti, Elina Garanča, William Christie, Marc Minkowski, Cecilia Bartoli, Khatia Buniatishvili, Daniil Trifonov, and Fazil Say. This summer, Daniel Hope energized audiences with his performances in Saanen and Zweisimmen. Before he officially takes over from Christoph Müller as Artistic Director in 2026, Daniel Hope will be returning to Gstaad in 2025 for another round of unforgettable performances!
DANIEL HOPE TO TAKE OVER FROM CHRISTOPH MÜLLER IN FALL 2025
On November 1, 2025, Daniel Hope will assume the role as the Artistic Director of Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy. He will follow in the footsteps of Christoph Müller, who is stepping down after 24 years of outstanding leadership, concluding his tenure at the end of the 2025 Festival. Daniel Hope is one of the world’s most sought-after violinists and musical personalities, with a career spanning over 35 years. He will officially start his directorship with the 70th edition of the Festival in 2026, honouring its founder, Yehudi Menuhin (1916 – 1999).
Our Mission Menuhin
As part of the recently launched "Mission Menuhin“ initiative, Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy has embraced a profound commitment to sustainability. To achieve this goal, we have defined measures that contribute to gradually reducing our CO2 emissions and raising awareness among our audience, team, and partners about responsible resource management. Some of these measures have already been implemented, such as the concert series “Music for the Planet”. Many more will follow, both during and around the Festival. Would you like to join us on this journey? Visit “Mission Menuhin” to keep up to date about new measures, projects, and progress.
gstaad academy
It is with the idea of perpetuating its commitment to the next generation that Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy created the Gstaad Academy in 2008: a structure in its own right to support an increasingly rich academic offer. At the Gstaad Academy we offer the complete range of master courses addressed to young professionals, as well as all the courses which are aimed at amateur orchestra musicians of all ages.
YEHUDI MENUHIN
Lord Menuhin, the founder of the Gstaad classical music festival bearing his name, is still remembered as a world famous violin child prodigy, conductor and humanist. His remarkable humanity, his multi-faceted artistic gifts and his perpetual curiosity were the hallmarks of his creative endeavours. It was in 1957 that this honorary resident of Saanen founded the legendary festival in the Saanenland. The promotion of young talent was just as important to him as playing music amongst friends.
