Fraumünster

church

Historic church in Zurich founded in 853 as an abbey for aristocratic women. It is known for its medieval architecture and its famous stained-glass windows by Marc Chagall.

Fraumünster, 2, Münsterhof, Lindenhof, Altstadt, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8001, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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Music~2 events/monthCHF 40–90

Upcoming Events (10)

Chagall Konzert I - Klingendes Licht I

Fri, 5 Jun 2026at19:30

A contemplative oratorio inspired by Marc Chagall’s Fraumünster windows, performed in the historic Fraumünster church — an evening of sacred classical music.

Chagall Konzert II - In selten zu hörender Klarheit und Zartheit

Fri, 12 Jun 2026at19:30

Rarely heard Dvořák string quartets performed on historical instruments with gut strings at Fraumünster Zürich, offering an intimate, luminous chamber-music experience.

4090 CHF

Chagall Concert II: Gringolts Quartet performs Dvořák Quartets

Fri, 12 Jun 2026at21:30

The Gringolts Quartet performs Dvořák’s string quartets on gut strings, offering intimate, expressive readings of Op. 9 in A minor and Op. 106 in G major. In the Fraumünster’s storied space in Zurich, this Chagall Concert II revisits the repertoire with a fresh, vibrant sound.

Gregorianik und Saxofon

Fri, 10 Jul 2026at23:00

Late-night classical concert at Fraumünster Zürich by ensemble cantissimo, featuring works for choir, organ and saxophone. Solists Sandro Compagno (sax) and Markus Utz join organ and conductor for a vivid pairing of Gregorian chant with contemporary timbres in an intimate church setting.

Sonaten von Bach und Biber

Fri, 17 Jul 2026at23:00

An intimate late-night chamber program at Fraumünster Zürich featuring Bach and Biber sonatas performed by Kammerorchester le buisson prospérant: Daniel Kagerer on violin, Gabriel Wernly on cello, and Jörg Ulrich Busch on harpsichord and organ for a refined musical experience in a historic setting.

UPCYCLED

Fri, 14 Aug 2026at23:00

Intimate concert at Fraumünster Zürich featuring Rahel Sohn on marimba/vibraphone and Luca Borioli on piano. A curated program of marimba-piano arrangements that blends warmth and clarity, filling the sacred space with contemporary classical tones.

ONCE AGAIN Improvisationen zu Bach und seiner Zeit

Fri, 21 Aug 2026at23:00

An intimate concert at Fraumünster Zürich on 21 August 2026 where Colin Vallon (piano), Matthieu Michel (trumpet/flugelhorn) and Jörg Ulrich Busch (organ) improvise on Bach and his contemporaries. A daring fusion of jazz spontaneity with baroque timbres inside a historic sacred space.

Bandoneon und Orgel

Fri, 28 Aug 2026at23:00

A concert at Fraumünster Zürich featuring improvisations and minimal-music for bandoneon and organ, including chorales and Piazzolla pieces. Presented by Michael Zisman (bandoneon) and Kantor Jörg Ulrich Busch (organ).

The Lost Sound - Hidden Treasure

Sat, 12 Sept 2026at23:00

Experience Beethoven, Schubert, and Fanny Mendelssohn in original Klang on a historic hammerflügel at Fraumünster Zürich. Under Prof. Tobias Schabenberger, this intimate recital offers authentic period-tuned tones amid the sacred ambiance of the city’s landmark church.

Katharina Oratorium

Sat, 5 Dec 2026at17:00

Katharina Oratorium by Helge Burggrabe — a contemplative oratorio on departure and renewal, performed at Fraumünster Zürich on Dec 5, 2026; a sacred-classical evening in a historic church setting.