The program Canti rusticani (Rustic Songs) is born from the need to reconnect with the intimate, naked and rudimentary nature of the guitar: it is a return to the archē, imbued with a deep tension towards the most intrinsic dimension of sound and instrument. This search for origins is expressed through works by Italian composers of the 20th century and contemporary composers, where the poetics and artisanal sensibility are delicately inspired by the land and traditions to which they belong.

Due canzoni italiane
Elsa Olivieri Sangiacomo (1894-1996)

Sonatina
Giuseppe Rosetta (1901-1985)

Studio da concerto
Giorgio Federico Ghedini (1892-1965)

Planh e giga
Sergio Chiereghin (1933)

Contemplatio in caligine
Angelo Gilardino (1941-2022)

Due paesaggi immoti
I. Arenile, II. Terra d'acque
Edoardo Dadone (1992)

Beautiful handicrafts, Advent arrangements, homemade cakes, pies, pittas and much more are sold.
At lunchtime we serve our hearty barley soup with meat loaf and potato salad.
The entire proceeds go to charitable institutions

This year, Marlis Roth will once again take all Kasperli fans into the world of puppet theatre

Family service for Mother's Day with musical, liturgical rays of hope.
Young and old are welcome!

May we ask you to dance in the afternoon? Our dance events are a hit throughout the canton!

Riana - the only pop musician in Switzerland who sings in the Appenzell dialect - has long since made a name for herself in the Swiss music scene with her authentic and down-to-earth manner. After the success of her EP "Losloh" and winning the Swiss Music Award in the category "SRF3 Best Talent* in 2024, the Appenzell musician Riana will go on her first tour through Switzerland with her debut album in autumn 2025.

Their music is a powerful blend of subtle lyrics that are deeply rooted in their homeland and personal world, and a sound that is at once modern and inspired by tradition. Honest - modest - blandgrad! The fan base is growing continuously, not least after the big, sold-out tour in winter 2024/2025 with Dabu Fantastic, which Riana was allowed to accompany as a support act.

Line up:

Riana: Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Sabina Brunner: Guitar
Nicolas Struchen: Drums
Sam Huwyler: Bass

Divine service with Pastor Ivana Bendik

Divine service with Pastor Robert Naefgen

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).

Ensemble:
Quartet Chur

Soloist:
Cristina Vital; Flute
Laura Zangger; Violin
Ruth Michael; Viola
Anita Jehli; Cello
with Rebecca Würth, violin

The senior offers are open to all people of retirement age. The dedicated women of the preparation team under the direction of Brigitte Janzi are looking forward to a lively participation!