Lucerne Festival is one of the world's leading classical music festivals, held annually in Lucerne, Switzerland. Founded in 1938 with a gala concert conducted by Arturo Toscanini, the festival takes place at the stunning Jean Nouvel-designed KKL Luzern concert hall on the shores of Lake Lucerne, with panoramic views of the Swiss Alps. The main summer festival runs for five weeks each August-September and features the world's top orchestras, conductors, and soloists. The Lucerne Festival Orchestra — an ensemble of the world's finest musicians assembled specifically for the festival — is its flagship ensemble. Past performers include the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Martha Argerich, and Lang Lang.
Lucerne, Switzerland