From New Worlds – Origin VI & Dinner
Mountain Spirit
Monday, 28. July 2025
6 p.m., Culinary Experience at the Bergrestaurant Eggli
7:30 p.m., Berghaus Eggli, Covered Terrace
The King’s Singers, masters of Britain’s venerable choral tradition, carry forward the distinguished legacy of “choral scholars” shaped for centuries at Cambridge’s famed King’s College. Having already delighted audiences in Saanen with musical souvenirs blending past and present, the six a cappella singers now embark on a fresh and intriguing journey atop the picturesque Eggli peak. This time, the King’s Singers cross the Atlantic aboard Spanish and Portuguese galleons to delve into the rich and mysterious traditions of the Maya and Aztec cultures of South America.
Mountain Ascent & Descent
The detailed ascent and descent schedules will be published right here during the spring. Both rides with the Eggli Gstaad cable cars are included in the ticket price.
Culinary Experience
The culinary team of the Eggli mountain restaurant will provide a refined dining experience to complement your evening. Before the concert, enjoy a delightful starter and main course, followed by a delicious dessert during the intermission.
Price: CHF 65 (excluding drinks) – available with meat or vegetarian options.
Booking: Up to 5 days before the concert, limited availability.
Culinary menu “South America”
(served at your table)
Welcome / First Course (served in small glasses)
GAZPACHO: Chilled soup of tomato, cucumber, green and red bell pepper
FEIJOADA: Slowly stewed red and black beans with rice
CEVICHE: Raw fish marinated in lime juice with coriander, pickled onions, and celery
Second Course
POLLO A LA BRASA: Chicken thighs with sautéed quinoa
Vegetarian version with aubergine
Third Course
PAELLA: Saffron rice with corn, green beans, peas, colorful bell peppers, shrimp, mussels, chicken, and pork
Vegetarian version without fish and meat
Dessert
PASTEIS DE NATA: Small puff pastry tarts with baked milk custard
CHURROS: Fried dough pastry with cinnamon, sugar, and melted chocolate
SUSPIRO DE LIMENA: Caramel cream made with milk, egg yolk, and vanilla
THE KING'S SINGERS
Patrick Dunarchie, Countertenor
Edward Button, Countertenor
Julian Gregory, Tenor
Christopher Bruerton, Baritone
Nick Ashby, Baritone
Piers Connor Kennedy, Bass
Trad. Quechua | |
“Hanaq pachap kusikuynin” | |
Ariel Ramírez (1921-2010) & Félix Luna (1925-2009) / arr. Peter Knight | |
“La peregrinación” | |
Sebastián de Vivanco (ca. 1551-1622) | |
“Versa est in luctum” | |
King John I of Portugal (1357-1433) | |
“Crux fidelis” | |
Tomás Luis de Victoria (ca. 1548-1611) | |
“O quam gloriosum” | |
Gabriela Lena Frank (1972) | |
“Travel Song” from “Tres Mitos de mi Tierra” | |
Vicente Lusitano (ca. 1522-1561) | |
“Libera me” from “Heu me Domine” | |
Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla (1590-1664) | |
“De Carámbanos el Día Viste” | |
“Tristis est anima mea” | |
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) | |
“Pica-Páo” [Specht], Chôros No. 3 | |
Anonym | |
“Dulce Jesús mío” | |
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Trad. | |
“South American Sounds”: A selection of traditional songs from the indigenous Maya and Aztec cultures of South America | |
Songs in close-harmony | |
A selection of pop, jazz and folk songs, taken from The King’s Singers’ famous library of much-loved close-harmony arrangements | |
120' (with interval) |
Including tickets for uphill and downhill ride
Optionally bookable:
3-course culinary delights, CHF 65.