Rothschilds Geige
The Klezmer Kapelye, led by clarinetist Franco Mettler, plays Jewish melodies – both joyful and melancholic. It accompanies Jaap Achterberg's recitation of Anton Chekhov's masterful story.
The story
The 70-year-old coffin maker Jakov lives with his wife Marfa in a small town. Since few people are dying, the two are struggling. Occasionally – when a Jew is missing from the orchestra – Jakov earns a few kopecks by playing his violin as a substitute. He constantly gets annoyed with the flutist Rothschild, who plays next to him, because the funniest melody always sounds sad when played by him...
Anton Chekhov
There are few poets from the past whose work still feels so alive as that of Anton Chekhov. The characteristics of his stories are extreme brevity, truthfulness, boldness, and not least, human warmth – just like in "Rothschild's Violin".
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Adult ticket: CHF 20.00
Youth, students, and Arosa Kultur members: CHF 15.00
Children up to 12 years of age accompanied by an adult have free admission
For all listeners who have already purchased their tickets in advance, we reserve the best seats. Tickets in advance can also be purchased at the Arosa Tourism guest information
The booking confirmation serves as an entrance ticket and must be presented at the concert box office
Door opening and opening of the box office: 5:45 PM
Event start: 6:15 PM
Location: Protestant Community Center, Poststrasse 163, 7050 Arosa
Duration of the event: 70 minutes
13 February 2025
Children up to 12 Years
youth, students and members arosa culture
Ticket adults
