Dates:
Fr., 11. Sept. 2026, 19:00–20:15
The English Theatre Group of Zug invites you to an evening of extraordinary music, powerful storytelling, and quiet reflection . Twenty-five years ago, two events changed countless lives. One unfolded before the eyes of the world in New York on 11th September 2001. The other took place only two weeks later, in Zug, where fourteen members of the cantonal parliament and government lost their lives in one of Switzerland's most shocking acts of violence. This unique concert, in collaboration with St. Johannes Church in Zug and the Zug International Women´s Club (ZIWC), brings together an exceptional selection of Swiss and international artists, choirs, actors, and musicians not only to commemorate the past, but to celebrate the strength of the human spirit and the kindness that emerges in times of crisis. This event is free of charge. You do not need to reserve tickets. More about the concert. Featuring nationally acclaimed artists: cellist and singer Jonas Iten , as well as local writer, singer and director Isabelle Flachsmann, join international singers Kate Michaels & Marie Nearing along with Canadian conductor and arranger, Tiffany Butt on piano . Local choirs : Zug’s Cantori Contenti , the Bel Canto Choir , as well as the Zug Show Choir perform inspiring numbers and are joined by additional distinguished performers. An original poem by local artist Nina Braun, which inspired the title of the concert, will be read along with a fresh reading of the ill-fated United Flight 93 by actors Heather Hsieh, Peter Gilbert and Jim Carson . The...
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