Season launch for 2025/26

"Meet Matthias Schulz"
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 6:30 pm

Opernhaus Zürich, Spiegelsaal

In a joint discussion, Matthias Schulz, designated Artistic Director of Zurich Opera House, and Roman Reeger, designated Head Dramaturg, will give you an outlook on the artistic visions as well as new initiatives and projects for Zurich Opera House from the 2025/26 season onwards. The evening will be accompanied by musical performances that will give you a foretaste of upcoming productions and will be rounded off with an aperitif riche.

Participation is free of charge. 

Please register here.

Up close and in the midst!

As an Atto primo member, you gain exclusive and exciting behind-the-scenes insights into the opera house, allowing you to immerse yourself in the artistic development of productions.

"Meet the Orchestra"
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 6:00 pm


After a short aperitif, General Music Director Gianandrea Noseda will provide insights into the art of conducting an orchestra and explain how an ensemble of around 100 musicians is shaped into a harmonious whole. You will then take a seat in the midst of the orchestra and experience a rehearsal with the Philharmonia Zürich up close.

Participation is free of charge.

Please register at .

Who we are

__Atto primo is a circle of people who take responsibility for social and cultural life in Switzerland and support the Zurich Opera House both ideally and financially.

__As a patron's circle of the Zurich Opera House, Atto primo offers committed entrepreneurs and leading personalities from the worlds of business, science and culture a noble setting to enjoy the arts.

__At the same time, it creates opportunities for exchange and encounters with each other and the artists.

__Each season, Atto primo makes a substantial contribution to the financing of a premiere through the annual contributions of its members.

__Founded in March 2018, the circle limited to no more than 100 members currently has over fifty members.