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Die Zürcher Petitionärinnen 1868

Name: Die Zürcher Petitionärinnen 1868
Start: 2026-10-30T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T23:59:00+01:00
Location: Stadthaus Zürich, Stadthausquai 17, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Stadthaus Zürich, Stadthausquai 17, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
Fri, October 30, 2026 (7:00 pm - 11:59 pm)
Fri, October 30, 2026 (8:30 pm - 11:59 pm)

Learn MoreFri 30 Oct · 19:00

Description

This event presents the world premiere of Jean-François Michel's choral suite 'Die Zürcher Petitionärinnen 1868,' exploring the story of Zurich women petitioning for social and political rights in 1868. The performance includes over 50 female singers, with performances by clarinetist Marcel Lüscher, accordionist Sven Angelo Mindeci, and narrator Liliana Heimberg, under the direction of Franziska Welti. The program also features speeches by Zurich's first female city president, Corine Mauch, and historical talks by Elisabeth Joris and Monika Dommann.

Highlights

World premiere of Michel's choral suite; features over 50 female singers; historical context and speeches; performed at Stadthaus Zürich.

General Information

Held at Stadthaus Zürich, Switzerland. Entry is free with a donation. The event includes a welcome speech, historical talks at 19:00 and 20:30, and the performance starting at 20:00.