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Oliver Schnyder. Chopin Recital.

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Araxi Karnusian: Interrupted. Strange Sounds – Beautiful Music.

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Concours International d’Execution Musicale Genève (CIEM) 1993 – International Competition For Musical Performers Geneva (CIEM) 1993

This content was published on Jan 15, 2008 1st Prize for Voice – Jane Irwin Mezzosopranist Jane Irwin was born in Bromley (England) in 1968. She studied for five years with Barbara Robotham and graduated with honours from Lancaster University in 1990. She did postgraduate studies as a Peter Moores Foundation Scholar at the Royal Northern College of Music. Jane Irwin was the…

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Immigration presents new challenge

This content was published on Jan 15, 2008 Calmy-Rey told the gathering that the latest waves of immigrants to enter Switzerland have presented the multicultural nation with a new challenge. She said some segments of Swiss society felt threatened by foreigners, including Muslims who account for nearly five per cent of Switzerland’s population. The two-day meeting brings together politicians, representatives of civil society…

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ZüriWest: Haubi Songs

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Firm suspected of unauthorised exports to Iran

This content was published on Jan 14, 2008 Prosecutors hope to bring the case to the attention of the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona in the next two to three months. The main suspect in the case is thought to be a businessman based in the town of Baar. According to earlier media reports, he is a former manager at Swiss electro-engineering giant…

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Bear necessities enter 21st century

This content was published on Jan 14, 2008 A hole was ceremoniously drilled in the wall of the current bear pit, marking the entrance of a tunnel which will lead the bears into their own park with trees and bushes. From there they will be able to amble down to the River Aare to swim and catch fish. The park will cover a…

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Green architect receives golden honour

This content was published on Jan 14, 2008 Lutz, who took a prize in the building category, is one of the pioneers of putting ecology and sustainable development into architecture. The Federal Energy Office, which makes the awards, decided to honour the recipients of its “energy Oscars” with a glamorous ceremony earlier this month in the Swiss capital, Bern. “This honorary prize awards…

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Wawrinka and Schnyder clear first hurdle

This content was published on Jan 14, 2008 On Monday Schnyder, Switzerland’s top-ranked female competitor, dominated American Lilia Osterloh 6-3, 6-3. The 15th seed now faces Australia’s Casey Dellacqua, whom she has never played. Wawrinka, the Swiss number two behind Roger Federer, overcame Frenchman Julien Benneteau in three sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3, serving 14 aces. His next match will be against another French…

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Oliver Schnyder. Chopin Recital.

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Concours International d’Execution Musicale Genève (CIEM) 1993 – International Competition For Musical Performers Geneva (CIEM) 1993

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Immigration presents new challenge

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