Children and young people from the Lucerne region take on the role of cultural journalists as they report on Festival concerts and interview artists in short podcasts they create and produce all by themselves.
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Lucerne Festival is committed to the younger generation. We are therefore delighted when schoolchildren visit us at the KKL Luzern and our other venues so they can become immersed in the fascinating world of classical music — whether by attending a concert, visiting a rehearsal, or enjoying our exclusive school concerts, to which groups and classes are admitted free of charge.
But we also visit the students at their schools: every summer, young soloists who perform in the “Debut” series at Lucerne Festival head out to schools across the Lucerne region to give concerts that include talking about and introducing the music. Selected groups from the world music festival “In the Streets” additionally inspire the young listeners with thrilling performances in the classroom or in the schoolyard.
Offers for Elementary School Students
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School Concerts
Let’s go to the Festival! Through exclusive school concerts tailored to different age groups, we awaken first-grade students’ curiosity about classical music. Admission to the school concerts is free for students and their accompanying adults (tickets subject to availability)
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Debut in the Schoolhouse
Every summer, young soloists from the “Debut” concert series visit Lucerne schools: they play music and talk about what they play. They also introduce their instruments, talk about their lives as musicians, and answer questions from the students. These events last around 45 minutes.
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“In the Streets” in the Schoolhouse
in summer, selected groups from “In the Streets,” the world music festival within the festival, will be performing in Lucerne schools — in the classroom or on the playground. These concerts last around 45 minutes.
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Music for Future: The Podcast
Students can create in-depth podcasts for all school offerings under the guidance of Lucerne Festival. They learn the necessary technical skills and receive tips on how to conduct short interviews with artists. We publish the finished podcasts on our website and of course also make them available to schools. Are you interested? If so, please contact Christiane Weber.
Offers for Upper School and Music Schools
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Matura Graduates at Lucerne Festival
In 2024, Lucerne Festival has launched a new initiative: all Matura Graduates from the nine cantonal schools in Lucerne will receive an invitation, upon passing their final exams, to a concert at the Summer Festival 2024. Through this initiative, Lucerne Festival aims to give an easy access to classical music and warmly welcomes the young graduates.
A visit to the festival shall become a part of every successful Matura and offer a unique, long-lasting experience.
This initiative is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Arthur Waser Foundation and the Accentus Charitable Foundation.
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Attending a Concert with the Class
From the classroom to the concert hall: upper school classes and music school classes are welcome at all Lucerne Festival concerts! If you would like to experience a world-class orchestra or outstanding soloists with young people in a special festival atmosphere, please contact Christiane Weber.
For primary and grade school classes and music school classes, we charge a fee of CHF 10 per pupil and CHF 20 per accompanying person (tickets subject to availability). If you would like to enhance your concert visit with an encounter with orchestral musicians: we will find the right offer for you!
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Rehearsal visit with Artist Interview
Students can observe an orchestral rehearsal in the KKL Concert Hall, seeing how the musicians work on a piece and also becoming acquainted with selected artists on a personal level.
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Debut in the Schoolhouse
Every summer, young soloists from the “Debut” concert series visit Lucerne schools: they play music and talk about what they play. They also introduce their instruments, talk about their lives as musicians, and answer questions from the students. These events last around 45 minutes. Das Angebot des Sommers 2025 veröffentlichen wir hier im April.
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“In the Streets” in the Schoolhouse
In summer, selected groups from “In the Streets,” the world music festival within the festival, will be performing in Lucerne schools — in the classroom or on the playground. These concerts last around 45 minutes.
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Music for Future: The Podcast
Students can create in-depth podcasts for all school offerings under the guidance of Lucerne Festival. They learn the necessary technical skills and receive tips on how to conduct short interviews with artists. We publish the finished podcasts on our website and of course also make them available to schools. Are you interested? If so, please contact Christiane Weber.
Contact
Do you have any questions, requests, or suggestions? Please contact us
Christiane Weber
Director of the Artistic Office
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