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On March 14, classical orchestra music
is brought together with heavy-bass electro beats, when Principal
Conductor David Zinman invites young and young-at-heart music
enthusiasts to tonhalleLATE at Zürich’s Tonhalle concert hall. In line with the
motto, «classic meets electro», the Tonhalle Orchestra will play works
by Mozart and Strauss, after which dOP (Circus Company) from
France and Nicola Kazimir will
transform the foyer into a dance floor. This original alternative to
Zürich's nightlife was launched 12 years ago by David Zinman, principal
conductor of the Tonhalle Orchestra. In June of this year, he will
conduct his last concert in this function at the Zurich Festival, after which
he will hand over the baton to 27-year old Lionel Branguier.
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The Dorint Airport-Hotel Zürich,
located just a stone’s throw from Zurich Airport, will be
opening its doors to business travelers from all over the world for the
first time on March 1. From a bird’s eye view, the modern five-story
building has a very Swiss appearance, as it is shaped like a Swiss
cross. Fittingly, the Restaurant Basilico serves predominately Swiss
specialties, although Mediterranean cuisine also figures on the menu.
The dishes are prepared in an ecologically conscious way using Swiss
products. Also sustainable is the energy concept of this four-star
establishment the heating and cooling systems are operated by
geothermal heat and the lighting throughout the hotel, with its 235
rooms and suites, is provided by energy-efficient LED lamps.
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Founded in 1916 by Hugo Ball and Emmy
Hennings, the Cabaret Voltaire in
Zürich’s Old Town is regarded as the birthplace of Dada and is still a competence center
for the Dadaist movement to this day. To mark its 98th anniversary, an
exhibition opens at the Cabaret Voltaire on February 5 entitled
«Dadalenin», after the book of the same name by artist Rainer Ganahl. His work
examines the points of contact and commonalities between Dada and
Vladimir Lenin, who lived in Zürich during the First World War and made
his preparations for the Russian Revolution in the close vicinity of
the Cabaret Voltaire. In 2016, Dada’s birthplace celebrates its
centenary. In the same year, Manifesta– one of the most important events for
contemporary art – will be held in Zürich.
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Fifteen years ago, the world's first
«restaurant in the dark», the blindekuh (lit. «blind cow» and the
German word for the game, blindman’s buff), opened in Zürich with the
aim of promoting a dialogue between sighted and blind people. Here,
guests dine in complete darkness, while the blind or visually impaired
staff cater to their culinary needs. Besides being a restaurant, the
Blinde Kuh is also a cultural stage and
educational center. The Crime Thriller Dinner in the Dark, for example,
gives rise to completely new experiences, and due to their inability to
see, guests perceive both the performances and the food they are eating
solely through their sense of hearing, taste and touch. The blindekuh
restaurant is supported by the not-for-profit foundation, Blind-Liecht, the largest
private employer of blind and partially sighted people in Switzerland.
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The world’s largest chocolate show, the Salon du Chocolat,
will take place in Zürich for the third time from April 4–6, 2014. Over
an area of 5,400 square yards, chocolatiers, pâtissiers and numerous
other chocolate experts from both home and abroad will sweeten
visitors’ weekend with new chocolate creations, delectable chocolate
demonstrations and informative presentations. Among the exhibitors are
the Zürich-based quality confectioners, Sprüngli, Honold and Läderach Chocolatier Suisse. The Defilee
du Chocolat, a fashion show held daily and featuring clothes made
entirely from chocolate, is a particular treat for the eye.
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The Zurich Marathon, held on April 6,
covers a distance of 26.2 miles and takes participants from all over
the world around Lake Zürich and past history-steeped buildings and
places of interest. At Bellevue, athletes can take a glance at the
brand new Sechseläutenplatz and run
along the Bahnhofstrasse, where in
former times the city walls stood, while at Alfred Escher-Strasse they
are reminded of the Zürich-born politician who transformed Switzerland
into a modern state. The scenic and varied route has less than a
98-foot difference in altitude with practically no inclines, making it
the fastest marathon in Switzerland. Awaiting athletes and spectators
are numerous festivities in the lakeside villages, as well as a large
festival marquee and children's activities on the Landiwiese.
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