Archaic, traditional sounds meet a concentrated load of groovy, swinging, rocking, contemplative, melancholic and rousing wit.

The alphorn was originally an instrument used by farmers and shepherds to call the cows to be milked on the mountain pastures. Like a recited prayer, it broke through the silence and loneliness of the mountain heights with its archaic, vibrating natural tones and delighted people so much that it gradually became a folk music instrument that was played at social gatherings. The alphorn embodies silence and contemplation as well as community like no other instrument and shows how important cohesion and conviviality are for our well-being.

The Lochus Alphorn Quartet is a formation of professional musicians from the enchanting region of Central Switzerland who push the boundaries of traditional alphorn music and bring a refreshing diversity to the musical landscape. In addition to a traditional repertoire, they also play many of their own arrangements and compositions. Their joy of playing and experimenting with the sounds of nature make this quartet unique. Various TV and radio appearances such as at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, SRF Potzmusig, SRF DOK Typisch Volksmusik etc. have made them well-known and popular.

Lochus Alphorn Quartet
Erwin Füchslin, Markus Sahli, Kevin Schmid, Rolf Willauer, Patrik Stadler


This concert is part of the series "Kloster Klang Einsiedeln":
What does silence sound like? The concert series Kloster Klang Einsiedeln in the baroque hall of the monastery invites you to enjoy, reflect and pause for a moment and illuminates the meaning of silence from the four perspectives of spirituality, art, science and community. Four perspectives that characterize the life of the monastic community.

This musical journey of discovery takes you through more than 500 years of music history. Einsiedeln Abbey, a place of silence for over 1,000 years, becomes a space for inspiring and personal encounters between the audience, the monks, the artists and - silence.


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