Partnership Septembre Musical - 10th of September 2010 - Quatuor Amedeo Modigliani
Philippe Bernhard violin / Loïc Rio violin
Laurent Marfaing viola / François Kieffer cello
Joseph Haydn - String Quartet in B-flat Major op. 76 n° 4 "Sunrise"
Maurice Ravel - String Quartet in F Major
Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy - String Quartet n° 6 in F minor op. 80
Progr... Publié le 07.06.2010, visible du 19.08.2010 au 10.09.2010
9th of September 2010 – Yodelling at Chillon with Nadja Räss and Stimmreise.ch
Chillon Castle will welcome one of the leading figures of Swiss yodelling, Nadja Räss from the Canton of Schwyz. Accompanied by the trio of Dani Häusler (clarinet), Marc Scheidegger (guitar) and Richard Hugener (bass), she forges her own way between tradition and innovation, joyfully renewing thi... Publié le 01.07.2010, visible du 18.08.2010 au 09.09.2010
Partnership Septembre Musical - 7th of September 2010 - Jinsang Lee, piano
First Prize, Géza Anda Competition 2009
Ludwig van Beethoven - An die ferne Geliebte op. 98 (arranged by Franz Liszt)
Robert Schumann - Fantasy in C Major op. 17
Franz Liszt - Sonata in B minor S 178
Programme subject to change
VENUE, DATE & TIME
Aula Magna, T... Publié le 07.06.2010, visible du 17.08.2010 au 07.09.2010
24th, 25th, 26th and 28th of August 2010 - D’ICI LÀ choreographic and musical creation
From here on I imagine you
I anticipate your presence
In your walls I remember memories dreamed by others
Several ages going through me
The armored character seen from all its angles, in motion or as a ghost, is the leitmotiv which carries us through the castle and through time. Car... Publié le 11.06.2010, visible du 06.06.2010 au 28.08.2010
1st of August 2010 - Illumination of the Chillon Castle
Emmi and the internationally renowned light artist Gerry Hofstetter, are giving the Swiss population a special present to Swiss National Day: the artist will illuminate one well-known building in each language region of the country on 1 August 2010.
In the French-speaking Switzerland it is th... Publié le 27.07.2010, visible du 04.06.2010 au 01.08.2010
Country-style Brunch of the 1st August 2010
Chillon Castle invites you to celebrate the national day with a magnificent country-style brunch.
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Beurre Fermier – Confitures Mère Bovet
Taillés à la Crème
Fruits frais de Saison
Cold buffet
Charcuterie artisanale – Choix... Publié le 09.06.2010, visible du 03.06.2010 au 01.08.2010
Sunday 11th of July 2010 - Lyric Tour Vaud 2010
Pimpinone by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)
La serva padrona by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736)
Two operas in one producted by the Opéra de Lausanne:
Pimpinone
Comic intermezzo in 3 parts
Libretto by Johann Philipp Praetorius based on Pariati
L... Publié le 14.05.2010, visible du 14.05.2010 au 11.07.2010
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - 10th of July - Jazz meets Classic "Eastern Delights"
Jazz meets Classic: Carte Blanche around Chopin by Leszek Mozdzer
George Sand used the term “blue note” to speak about Chopin’s variations and compositions. He was the first to improvise and use his country’s traditional musical influences, notably in his Mazurkas. It therefore seems on... Publié le 14.05.2010, visible du 14.05.2010 au 10.07.2010
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - 9th of July 2010 - Jazz meets Classic "Made in Montreux"
Carte Blanche around Ravel by Yaron Herman
Ravel was fascinated by the pioneers of jazz and said: “You Americans take jazz too lightly. You seem to see it as music that is worthless, vulgar and ephemeral. I believe it will give birth to the national music of the United States.” He intro... Publié le 14.05.2010, visible du 14.05.2010 au 09.07.2010
Thursday 10th and Friday 11th of June 2010 - Othello
The inner courtyard of the castle will be the stage for the TNT THEATRE production in English of Shakespeare’s great work of art Othello, at 19:30 on 10 and 11 June.
Othello is a thriller, a love story and tragedy and an insight into power, war and human madness all rolled in to one.
... Publié le 09.04.2010, visible du 27.04.2010 au 12.06.2010
Saturday May 29th, 2010 - Museum Night on the Riviera
To your arms!
In May 1476, after the bitter defeat at Grandson, James of Savoy, an ally of Charles the Bold of Burgundy, was preparing to go back into the fray. It was at Chillon that he gathered his troops to march on Morat. At the castle there will be breathtaking fights, plans of attac... Publié le 13.04.2010, visible du 13.04.2010 au 29.05.2010
From 20th February to 23rd May 2010 - Exhibition of Heritage in Stock- Chillon’s Collections
An exhibition of the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History in Lausanne in collaboration with the Chillon Castle Foundation: 20 February – 23 May 2010
The aim of the exhibition at the Espace Arlaud of Lausanne and at Chillon Castle is to reveal the unknown objects and artifacts that... Publié le 06.01.2010, visible du 01.02.2010 au 23.05.2010
Saturday May 15th and Sunday May 16th, 2010 - The Shadow of Peter II or the War of the Beatrices
THE BACKGROUND
Beatrix of Faucigny, an eminent XIIIth century character.
Many facets of Beatrix of Faucigny as an important character lend themselves to a lyric interpretation of her story.
- a true human side to her nature
- an extraordinary destiny, including the struggle ... Publié le 09.04.2010, visible du 12.04.2010 au 16.05.2010
Sunday May 9th, 2010 - Mothers’ Day Brunch: OVERBOOKED !
Once again, just like last year, Chillon Castle invites you to celebrate Mothers’ Day with a magnificent Sunday brunch.
To complete the day, there will be a creative workshop for your children from 13:30 – 15:00.
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Pains au Chocolat
Taillés à la Crèm... Publié le 22.01.2010, visible du 01.04.2010 au 09.05.2010
Saturday 24 April 2010 - Fun & Games at Chillon: Castle under attack!
On Saturday 24 April, Chillon Castle will open its doors to all lovers of games between 19:00 and 24:00, for an evening of board-games and role-playing. The Swiss Games Museum and Chillon Castle are organizing an entertaining evening for young people around their interests and imagination.
... Publié le 18.02.2010, visible du 01.03.2010 au 24.04.2010
Sunday April 11th, 2010 - Educational workshop in partnership with Pro Patria
Chillon Castle and Pro Patria are offering educational workshops that allow children to have direct contact with our monument and its collections through an interactive approach, in a stimulating and learning-driven environment.
Based on the theme of “Restoration Crafts and Trades”, Pro Patri... Publié le 26.01.2010, visible du 01.03.2010 au 11.04.2010
Wednesday April 7th, 2010 - Educational workshop in partnership with Pro Patria
Chillon Castle and Pro Patria are offering educational workshops that allow children to have direct contact with our monument and its collections through an interactive approach, in a stimulating and learning-driven environment.
Based on the theme of “Restoration Crafts and Trades”, Pro Patri... Publié le 26.01.2010, visible du 01.03.2010 au 07.04.2010
Sunday March 28th, 2010 - Educational workshop in partnership with Pro Patria
Chillon Castle and Pro Patria are offering educational workshops that allow children to have direct contact with our monument and its collections through an interactive approach, in a stimulating and learning-driven environment.
Based on the theme of “Restoration Crafts and Trades”, Pro Patri... Publié le 26.01.2010, visible du 01.03.2010 au 28.03.2010
Thursday March 4th, 2010 - Launch of the Ric Berger annotated catalogue
The presentation to the public of the annotated catalogue of the paintings and engravings of Ric Berger will take place on 4 March at 6:00pm.
This erudite citizen of Morges (1894 – 1984) is the author of numerous works about the archaeological and historical heritage of the Canton of Vaud.
... Publié le 19.01.2010, visible du 15.02.2010 au 04.03.2010
Preview - 2010 Events Programme
Events and Activities at Chillon Castle in 2010
Here is a preview of the 2010 events programme. It is not necessarily yet complete and some changes may occur. More complete information for each event or activity will be provided in due time
We are happy to take this opportunity to we... Publié le 23.12.2009, visible du 01.01.2010 au 31.01.2010
January 12th, 2010 - Conference by Professor Andenmatten on « The House of Savoy in French-speaking
Professor Andenmatten was an editor and writer at Helvetia Sacra in Basel for many years, and is currently a teacher and researcher of Paleography and Medieval History at Lausanne University. He is also specialised in the history of the Savoy family and the nobility in the of Vaud region.
... Publié le 27.11.2009, visible du 01.01.2010 au 12.01.2010
From 28 November 2009 to 23 December 2009 - Storytelling Festival
Montreux Noël, Nestlé and Chillon Castle present the 4th Storytelling Festival.
The Storytelling Festival continues to bring more and more pleasure to children, who love to listen to the stories, savour the words and share the imaginary. Performances and activities have been chosen and organis... Publié le 22.09.2009, visible du 20.10.2009 au 23.12.2009
December 2009 - Medieval Market
The Compagnie des Tours presents life at the castle an dits living history on 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 19 and 20 Decembre 2009. They will reconstitute a typical kitchen, and there will also be a medieval grocery shop, a herb shop, drying ovens, a pottery, a blacksmith’s forge, a shoemaker and tannery, a ... Publié le 22.09.2009, visible du 21.10.2009 au 20.12.2009
from September 2nd, to November 22nd, 2009 - Temporary Exhibition « As Big as Life”
A meeting of views between Samuel Bitton (Alpine landscapes) and Pro Natura (Nature’s spokesman in Switzerland)
Through the meeting of the minds of photographer Samuel Bitton and of Pro Natura, you will discover magnificent Alpine landscapes and also the treasures within them. The myria... Publié le 07.07.2009, visible du 26.10.2009 au 22.11.2009
November 15th - Medieval Feast
The eight-course menu for this 3rd Medieval Feast has been taken from the "Le Viandier" cooking manual by Guillaume Tirel, cook of XIVth century kings and queens of France. It is considered to be the very first cookbook, appearing a few years before the work "Fait de cuisine" by Maître Chi... Publié le 08.10.2009, visible du 21.10.2009 au 15.11.2009
12 November 2009 - Conference on « Daily Life at the Castle » by Prof. Demotz
Bernard Demotz, Professor emeritus of Medieval History at the University of Lyon III, is the president of the Florimontane Academy, as well as Manager and Editor of works being prepared for the Savoy Millenium.
Of particular note is his publication on “The County of Savoy from the Xth to the X... Publié le 13.08.2009, visible du 22.10.2009 au 13.11.2009
November 7th & 8th, 2009 - Family to the Museum
To share good times with your family, come and participate in many activities offered by the museums on the Riviera. The castle of Chillon you to rediscover the know-how of the past and rediscover precious material: leather. You can make an item with the original craft workshop Myrdin... Publié le 30.01.2009, visible du 23.10.2009 au 09.11.2009
October 29th, 2009 - Informal conference & reading about "Major Davel" by Jacques & Olivier Donzel
MAJOR DAVEL
In 1732 an incident shakes up Switzerland. Major Davel, a Vaudois, rebels against Bern’s supremacy. Victim of the treachery of his countrymen, he is betrayed and delivered to the Bernese authorities by the prominent leaders of Lausanne. He receives a heavy sentence … the dea... Publié le 07.08.2009, visible du 24.10.2009 au 29.10.2009
October 28th, 2009 - Freaky Night
Horrible creatures of the night will come to haunt Chillon Castle for a phantasmagorical evening that will make both young and old shiver in their boots.
During the restoration of Lausanne cathedral, the wise scholar Viollet-le-Duc asked his stone mason to carve him some gargoyles, all more te... Publié le 28.01.2009, visible du 25.10.2009 au 28.10.2009
11 & 25 October 2009 - Educational workshop in partnership with Pro Patria
Chillon Castle and Pro Patria are offering workshops that allow children to have direct contact with our monument and its collections with an interactive approach, in a stimulating and learning-driven environment.
These Pro Patria educational workshops around the theme “Archaeology and Restor... Publié le 28.08.2009, visible du 20.09.2009 au 25.10.2009
4 & 21 October 2009 - Educational workshop in partnership with Pro Patria
Chillon Castle and Pro Patria are offering workshops that allow children to have direct contact with our monument and its collections with an interactive approach, in a stimulating and learning-driven environment.
These Pro Patria educational workshops around the theme “Archaeology and Restor... Publié le 28.08.2009, visible du 27.09.2009 au 22.10.2009
14 & 18 October 2009 - Educational workshop in partnership with Pro Patria
Chillon Castle and Pro Patria are offering workshops that allow children to have direct contact with our monument and its collections with an interactive approach, in a stimulating and learning-driven environment.
These Pro Patria educational workshops around the theme “Archaeology and Restor... Publié le 28.08.2009, visible du 25.09.2009 au 18.10.2009
26 & 27 September 2009 - Treasure Hunt
Are you between 6 and 14 years old? Then come and take part with your family in the Treasure Hunt organised by the Friends of Chillon Castle on Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September.
There will be entertaining and fun tasks to accomplish (for three age groups): games of dexterity, unus... Publié le 13.08.2009, visible du 19.09.2009 au 27.09.2009
September 25th, & 26th, 2009 - Middle Ages military world at Chillon
At 19:00 on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September, a spectacular and educational event will be held at the Castle of Chillon. Choreographer- director Jan Fantys with his troupe and companion groups will take us on a journey through the military world of the late Middle Ages.
You will visit t... Publié le 28.05.2009, visible du 19.09.2009 au 27.09.2009
Partnership Septembre Musical - Septembre 19th, 2009 - Louis Schwitzgebel-Wang
AULA MAGNA : 20h00
Louis Schwizgebel-Wang, piano
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) – Sonate pour piano n° 13 en si bémol majeur K 333
Robert Schumann (1810-1856) – Etudes symphoniques op. 13
Franz Schubert (1797-1828) – Sonate pour piano en la mineur op. 42 D. 845 ... Publié le 18.06.2009, visible du 02.08.2009 au 20.09.2009
Partnership Septembre Musical - September 12th, 2009 - Mayuko Kamio & Dmitri Demiashkin
AULA MAGNA : 20h00
Mayuko Kamio violon
Dmitri Demiashkin, piano
Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937) – Sonate pour violon et piano en ré mineur op. 9
Franz Waxman (1906-1967) - Carmen fantaisie pour violon et piano
César Franck (1822-1890) – Sonate pour violon et piano ... Publié le 18.06.2009, visible du 02.08.2009 au 13.09.2009
Partnership Septembre Musical - September 11th, 2009 - Quatuor Navarra
AULA MAGNA : 20h00
Quatuor Navarra
Xander Van Vliet, violon
Marije Ploemacher, violon
Simone van der Giessen, alto
Nathaniel Boyd, violoncelle
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) – Quatuor à cordes en mi bémol majeur op. 33 n° 2 Hob.III.38 « La Plaisanterie »
Dimitr... Publié le 18.06.2009, visible du 02.08.2009 au 12.09.2009
29 & 30 August 2009 - Vaudois Chateaux Discovery Weekend
On the last weekend in August, the eleven castles open to the public in Vaud are offering a common entrance ticket for the first time in their long history. Prangins, Aigle, Chillon,Oron, Coppet, Nyon, Morges Moudon, La Sarraz, Yverdon and Grandson are all monuments that testify to a common histo... Publié le 25.06.2009, visible du 10.08.2009 au 30.08.2009
August 1st, 2009 - National Day in the 1900 atmosphere
August 1st like during the Belle Epoque!
To celebrate our National Holiday in a most unusual way, the Castle of Chillon is returning to the turn of the 20th Century!
You are invited to accompany your Belle Epoque costumed guides for an animated visit of the castle just like the first... Publié le 30.06.2009, visible du 30.06.2009 au 02.08.2009
July 24th & 25th, 2009 - King Lear
ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG AND OLD
This amazing troupe of young actors provides a colorful spectacle that has been applauded at Thonon and Paris. Demonstration will highlight the impressive architecture of the Château de Chillon.
This is both entertainment and an invitation to the work of... Publié le 22.06.2009, visible du 30.06.2009 au 26.07.2009
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - 18 July 2009: Aziza Mustafa Zadeh - Jazz Trio
L'Azerbaïdjan fourmillait jadis de jazz, le mêlant avec bonheur à ses propres traditions musicales. Puis un jour, Staline interdit cette musique trop «capitaliste» pour une république soviétique. Pour avoir trop voulu mêler notes bleues et mugham azeri, malgré la répression, le pianiste et compos... Publié le 14.04.2009, visible du 04.07.2009 au 19.07.2009
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - July 17, 2009: Denis Matsuev - Petrouchka
It was while walking along the lake front promenade of Montreux he knew so well,that Igor Stravinsky had the inspiration for the name of the opera he was composing at his appartment in Clarens. It was Petruska.
Responding to the urgent request of Arthur Rubesnstein, the Russian composer adapte... Publié le 14.04.2009, visible du 04.07.2009 au 18.07.2009
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - July 14, 2009: Marianne Faithfull - Reading and music
As it was made famous around the world by the English, it is only natural that the Castle of Chillon open its massive doors to the prestigious encounter of two emminent British artists. From beyond the centuries, William, the Bard, shall join Marianne Faithful, the diva, for an exceptional evenin... Publié le 14.04.2009, visible du 05.07.2009 au 15.07.2009
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - July 12, 2009: Roman and Chapuis - Reading and music
What would Chillon be without its prisoner, Bonivard ? What would Montreux be without Byron’s evocation of that captivity ?
By returning to the place of his suffering, the Creations « Made in Montreux » render hommage to the mythical figure who anchored the region to the core of the Romantic i... Publié le 14.04.2009, visible du 05.07.2009 au 13.07.2009
Partnership Montreux Jazz Festival - July 3, 2009: Djian and Eicher - Reading and music
Philippe Djian and Stephan Eicher, long-time companions, are forgers of words and of notes. Within the unique framework of the Castle of Chillon, the French writer and the Swiss musician are reunited yet again, but on the stage this time.
This performance was born of their mutual desire to re... Publié le 14.04.2009, visible du 02.07.2009 au 04.07.2009
March 20th to June 28th 2009 - Temporary exhibition "Bear stories"
A symbol of power, strength and courage, the bear was considered the king of animals in Europe until the 12th and 13th centuries. There are many oral, written and iconographic traces of cults surrounding the bear.
The various owners of the Castle of Chillon have left their mark, mainly in visu... Publié le 28.01.2009, visible du 01.06.2009 au 28.06.2009
June 11th & 12th 2009 - Romeo and Juliet
THURSDAY JUNE 11th, 2009: FULLY BOOKED!
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On the 11th and 12th June 2009 at 19.30, TNT THEATRE will present ROMEO AND JULIET - in English in the inner courtyard of Chateau de Chillon.
This production will be touring about 25 countries, in three continents between February 2009 and Ma... Publié le 05.03.2009, visible du 01.06.2009 au 13.06.2009
June 7th, 2009 - Inauguration of our new Boutique and Book-signing
We cordially invite you to discover our brand new Boutique on the occasion of the publication of « Chillon », the photographic album by Régis Colombo (Editions Favre), on Sunday June 7th from 15 :00 to 17 :00.
Special discounts will be offered on all items in the shop on this day.
Also, v... Publié le 05.05.2009, visible du 02.06.2009 au 08.06.2009
May 16th, 2009 - Museums' Night
Bear Stories
In conjunction with our temporary exhibition, the Castle of Chillon invites you to a bear party! Around the fireplace, you can listen to many stories about bears, from the Greek legend of the Big Bear to the legends of valiant Germanic warriors, to the adventures of the bears in t... Publié le 30.01.2009, visible du 11.05.2009 au 17.05.2009
May 10th, 2009 - Bear hospital - Funny workshop for children
As part of our exhibition "Bear Stories", Ms. Dériaz, will be available to our young visitors to learn how to create an original teddy bear head and arms in a rare material: mohair .
For the youngest, a second workshop will enable them to achieve something more simple on the theme of ours, wi... Publié le 14.04.2009, visible du 03.05.2009 au 11.05.2009
May 10th 2009 - Brunch on Mothers' Day: OVERBOOKED!
Given the interest generated last year by the first Sunday brunch, the castle renews its experience this year on the 10th of May, on Mother's Day. It is therefore possible to celebrate the mothers in a framework worthy of them: the impressive "Aula Magna".
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Pains... Publié le 05.03.2009, visible du 04.05.2009 au 07.05.2009
