Hotel Drei Könige Paracelsuspark 1, 8840 Einsiedeln, Switzerland
From March 7th to 9th, 2025, the charming town of Einsiedeln will once again host a special event for panflute enthusiasts. The professional panflutists Taras Berchtold and Michael Dinner are thrilled to co-lead this immersive...
Track Nr. | Name | |
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1 | Ca la Breaza | |
2 | Doina Lui Petru Unc | |
3 | Hora Lautareasca | |
4 | Hora Tiganiilor | |
5 | Joc de Doi | |
6 | Purtata |
Taras Berchtold, born on April 29, 2001, in Suhr, Switzerland, has Ukrainian and Swiss roots. His musical journey began at the age of 5 when he received a panflute for his birthday—a unique gift that sparked his passion for music. After a long search for a suitable teacher, Taras began studying under Bruno Gloor in Schönenwerd. From 2009 to 2015, he also took lessons from Peder Rizzi at the Zurich Conservatory.
In 2015, Taras has started to study the classical style of panflute playing with Stefan Negura from Chisinau, Moldova, through Skype lessons. Romanian folklore has always been a significant inspiration for him. He met Radu Nechifor from Sibiu, Romania, in 2009, who became another key mentor, and began taking lessons with him via Skype in 2011. Taras performed at the Arosa Panflute Festival annually until 2014 and at OpenAir concerts in Sibiu in 2013 and 2015, captivating audiences of up...
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