Merci – Students say “Thank you”

The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) Foundation supports up-and-comers from Music, Art, Design, Film, Dance, Theatre and Art Education who are studying at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK). Through its work, it aims to contribute effectively to the development of culture and society. The students who are supported by the Foundation would in turn like to give something back to society in the form of the “Merci / Thank you” campaign.

    Noel Dožic

    Accordion

    W.A. Mozart — Rondo in a-moll (final part)

    «I am currently studying towards a Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy, Classical Accordion at Zurich University of the Arts. The concert cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic stretched my finances to the limit. I only made it through thanks to generous donations from the ZHdK Foundation. Thank you very much indeed!» — Noel Dožic from Croatia

      Amir Liberson

      Viola

      J.S. Bach — Sonata No. 3 in C major (Viola, F major)

      «Thanks to your support, I am able to focus on honing my skills as a professional musician.» — Amir Liberson is a viola player from Israel and is studying towards a Master of Arts in Music Performance, in Diemut Poppen’s class.

        João Lucas

        Double bass

        Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf — Concerto for Double Bass Nr. 2 in E-Dur First Movement, Allegro Moderato

        «My name is João Lucas; I am a double bass player from Lisbon, Portugal. I have been studying in Zurich for the last one and a half years. I decided to come here because of the high standard of teaching and musical talent, coupled with the benefits of living in a truly cosmopolitan city. Thanks to the friendly support of the Foundation, I have been able to concentrate fully on my instrumental studies. This has allowed me to make progress towards my musical goals. I would like to thank the ZHdK Foundation for its support!» — João Lucas

          Leutrim Aliji

          Piano    

          Joseph Haydn – Piano Sonata No. 30    

          “The ZHdK Foundation helped me through this difficult time. It was such a relief as it enabled me to concentrate on my artistic path”. — Ljeutrim Aliji

            Didier Gasser

            Trumpet

            With this video, the Valais trumpet player Didier Gasser thanks the ZHdK Foundation and everyone who contributed to the Solidarity Fund. 

              Viktoriya Lytvynenko

              Violin

              Eugene Ysaÿe – “Sonata No. 4 in E-minor 1st movement”    

              The Ukrainian violinist Viktoriya Lytvynenko says thank you with an excerpt from her Bachelor project. Thanks to the support she received, she was able to have her violin repaired and cover other costs.

                Jesus Milano

                Clarinet

                Astor Piazzolla – “Tango Etude No. 3”    

                The young clarinettist Jesus Milano from Venezuela is brimming with gratitude, which he expresses in the video. 

                  Sung-Hyun Cho / Alicia  Martinez

                  Piano / Solo singing soprano

                  Richard Strauss – «Zueignung» [Dedication]

                  The song duo Alicia Martinez and Alejandro Cho express their appreciation for the ZHdK Foundation with the words “Have thanks” from the song “Zueignung” [Dedication] by Richard Strauss.

                    Karolina Miskowiec

                    Violine

                    Heinz Holliger – «Ri-tratto»

                    Karolina Miskowiec is studying the violin under Ilya Gringolts and completed the Master Performance during the pandemic. The Solidarity Fund was a great help to her during this difficult time. This is her thank you contribution to everyone who donated.

                      Nicolás Gagliani

                      Lute    

                      Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger – “Canario”

                      (instrument: chitarrone)
                      “Without your help, I would have already returned to my home country long ago. Thank you so much for everything". These are the words of Nicolás Gagliani, a lutist and guitarist from Argentina.

                        Davit Gyulamiryan

                        Clarinet

                        Igor Strawinsky – “Three Pieces for Clarinet Solo, 2nd and 3rd movement”

                        “I value every minute of my studies at ZHdK and I am incredibly grateful for the support from the ZHdK Foundation”. These words of thanks from the clarinettist Davit Gyulamiryan in the video say it all.

                          Yilan Zhao

                          Piano    

                          Frédéric Chopin – “Nocturne in D flat major, Op. 27 No. 2”

                          “It was really exciting to study at ZHdK. The energy and openness of this community inspire me in my creative work time and again. I am extremely thankful for the support from the ZHdK Foundation during this difficult time with COVID-19”. — Yilan Zhao, pianist from China