With nostalgic evergreens and German chansons, the programme conjures up the Berlin of the 20s – around the unfortunately forgotten singer and cabaret artist Max Hansen (the first head waiter Leopold in Benatzky's "Weissen Rössel am Wolfgangsee") – and lets its audience immerse itself in a bygone world.

Max Hansen is one of the great entertainment stars of the Weimar Republic as a singer, cabaret artist and actor. Among other things, he was the first head waiter Leopold at the "White Horse Inn" and co-founder of the KaDeKo (cabaret of comedians) in Berlin. After sharp-tongued chansons, he emigrated first to Vienna, and finally in 1938 to Copenhagen, his mother's country of origin. Like many other exiled artists, Max Hansen was no longer able to return to his heyday in post-war Germany and died in 1961 at the age of 63 – in poor health after a stroke and a heart attack.

"The program was really cabaret-like, we laughed a lot! The spoken intermediate conferences and the lyrics are ironic and often very ambiguous, we had a very good conversation..." P. Rutishauser, Zurich

"It was brilliant! That was a wonderful evening! You present the songs so funny and Sämi, you just sing SUPER!! … These songs with your charm and skill are absolutely world class!" Carmela Konrad, Zurich

„…. that was a great concert! This musicality, this sovereign balance with the slight caricature. Every movement is right, every facial expression. Your good looks, figure and tailcoat, everything increases the effect. Only a very intelligent person can offer such a spectacle. I'm thrilled!" Gisela Westphal, Zurich

Samuel Zünd, Vocals & Conference
Nina Ulli, Violin
Edward Rushton, Piano

The story of Prince Augustin, who, as a swineherd, wants to fulfill the princess's wishes in order to win her heart. If you want to know if you succeed, come to the puppet game.
Based on Hans Christian Andersen's art fairy tale, which criticizes the arrogance and arrogance of the better-off society. The freely narrated production by Justina Derungs encourages to overcome some boundaries and invites the audience to immerse themselves in a colorful fairy tale world for 45 minutes. A colourful interplay of stage design, characters, songs and instrumental music make the play a sensual experience.

Cast: Justina Derungs
Music: Aita Gaudenz
Stage design: Hugo Zumbühl

THE MASTERFUL NARRATIVE
BY ANTON CHEKHOV IN WORDS AND MUSIC

The story

The 70-year-old coffin carpenter Jakov lives with his wife Marfa in a small town. Because only a few die, the two are in a bad way. Every now and then – when a Jew is missing from the orchestra – Jakov earns a few kopecks by playing his violin as a substitute. He is constantly annoyed by the flutist Rothschild, who is playing next to him, because with him the funniest melody always sounds sad ...

Anton Chekhov

There are few poets of the past whose work still seems as vivid as that of Anton Chekhov. The characteristics of his stories are extreme brevity, truthfulness, boldness and, last but not least, human cordiality – as in "Rothschild's Violin".

Recitation: Jaap Achterberg

Klezmer Kapelye
Franco Mettler, clarinet
Laura Zangger, violin
Michel Estermann, guitar
Rees Coray, double bass

One by one, we get to know them, look at their lives: damaged, alienated, seemingly without any hope. But then a storm breaks over the city, driving the lonely and injured onto the streets and making them realize how deeply connected they are to each other.

"Let them dream" loosely based on Kae Tempest (they are supposed to eat chaos) is a powerful lyrical examination of the social injustices and the political situation of our time. Tempest describes in haunting images the inner turmoil of modern society, the loss of cohesion and the increasing social division. Tempest addresses capitalism, isolation and the search for meaning, and points to a collective responsibility.

Director: Gianina Flepp

www.globalplayers.ch/ueberuns

Concert with the Ensemble Quartettin
Cristina Vital; Flute
Laura Zangger; Violin
Ruth Michael; Viola
Anita Jehli; Cello
with Rebecca Würth, violin

The Ensemble Quartettin with Cristina Vital (flute), Laura Zangger (violin), Ruth Michael (viola) and Anita Jehli (violoncello) came together in 2020 for a concert series. Since then, the Ascension Concerts with 4 performances each throughout Graubünden have been an integral part of the agenda of the four musicians.
In 2025, Rebecca Würth (violin) will join them, turning the quartet into a quintet.
The programme includes Vivaldi's «Il Gardellino» for flute and string quartet, the 5 pieces for string quartet by Erwin Schulhoff and «»Theme and Variations» op. 80 by the composer Amy Beach, who is unknown in this country and who was already very successful in the USA during her lifetime (1867 – 1944).

Headlong into the comedy world! In their latest full-length program "WandStand", the popular comedy duo Messer & Gabel turn gravity upside down. Experience how the two make the audience laugh with a colorful mix of situation comedy, facial expressions and clever puns - from a completely new perspective!

"WandStand" invites you to leave everyday life behind and enter a world full of wit and humour. The two comedians juggle bizarre everyday moments and leave no eye dry. Be ready for a wall-witted program that will not only make you laugh, but also make you think.

Look forward to an unforgettable evening full of emotions, laughter and maybe a few unexpected surprises. Come by and experience Köbi and Jock from a new side - head over, but guaranteed with both feet firmly in life!

Over the past few years, the quintet has earned the status of an absolute live insider tip and has been able to convince fans and critics alike of their retro style. Their good reputation preceded the three-time "German Blues Award" winners, so it is hardly surprising that none other than Eric Clapton invited the five musicians from Münster to support them on his German tour in 2022. With two albums and an EP released so far - which they recorded and produced at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis - the five-piece can draw on all their resources on the big stages of the republic and prove what blues "made in Germany" is capable of: music that goes straight from the ear to the leg.

Awards

German Record Critics' Award 2024
German album charts "Big Love" 2023
German Blues Award Winner 2021 /23
Best Band, Best Album, Best Piano
International Blues Challenge Semifinalist 2020 (Memphis/USA)
German Blues Award Winner 2020
Best Band, Best Album
German Blues Challenge Winner 2019


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The second Kidical Mass in Graubünden!

Because the Kidical Mass on May 26, the first edition in Graubünden, was so successful with over 250 participants, we are already planning the next edition: On Sunday, September 15, we will once again ride through the city at a leisurely pace and as a registered event. The message: We demand a child- and bike-friendly Chur.

Every child can take part, on training wheels, with a balance bike or in a trailer. The parade is authorized and will be accompanied by the police and volunteer stewards, who will ensure that it runs safely and smoothly. This means that the children can take full advantage of the free route and finally enjoy the whole street without any danger.

- 13:30: Gathering on the Quaderwiese & decorating bikes together
- 14:00: Set up for the bike parade
- 14:30: Ride off together
- 15:30: End of the parade on the Quaderwiese
- Afterwards: Picnic & small program with syrup and cake for the children

Take along: Something to drink and nibble, mugs, all your friends and appropriate clothing for the weather. If you are fully motivated, bring a cake for everyone 🍰

Please note:
- Parents are responsible for their children
- Follow the instructions of the stewards and the police
- Stay together as a group
- If the traffic light changes to red while driving through, we will still continue as a group during the Kidical Mass
- Form a rescue lane in the event of blue lights
- Always leave 1 -1.5m space on the left-hand side for stewards
- Do not drive in the oncoming lane
- Photos and videos will be taken at the event and you agree to their use by attending the event


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Flurina Sarott violin
Heidi-Maria Makkonen Violin
Ida Sundell viola
Mathias Kleiböhmer violoncello and narrator
W.A. Mozart: "The Magic Flute" KV 620
in historical arrangement for string quartet (1800)

The mysterious, fascinating and inexhaustible Magic Flute! Composed in feverish haste, just weeks before his death, this testament by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is the universal opera par excellence. Is it a fairy tale for children? Or the brilliant combination of noble ideas, musically explained, ordered and brought into balance by Mozart's divine hand? This masterpiece gives each listener something to discover that is specific and relevant to them alone. But tonight without singing, on a small scale and yet seductive... with a string quartet! Humorous and supplemented with entertaining texts by cellist Kleiböhmer to always keep the overview.


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DJ ARIESHANDMODEL (MX/DE) | JAMIRA ESTRADA (CH/MX)

CLUB22 09.05.2025⋆°⊹ ♡

Arieshandmodel is a Mexican, transmasculine DJ who commutes between Berlin, Copenhagen and Mexico City. With an unmistakable sonic identity, his sets pulsate with thunderous, culturally influenced percussion elements – dense sound frameworks that anchor cross-continent soundscapes with raw, physical energy.

Jamira Estrada is a Swiss-Mexican musician and DJ who moves in experimental soundscapes. Her sound architecture explores intimate and confrontational spaces – creating raw, dynamic narratives between techno, bass and Latin leftfield.

The sets are carefully coordinated with the course of the evening.

Come early – we're celebrating 30 YEARS @etniko_ with margaritas and an open garden!
More info: www.etniko.com/

Doors: 9:00 p.m.
Admission: Fr. 10.-
Garden in good weather from 5 p.m.