Christian Zacharias

Made up of nocturnes, lullabies, and other soothing tracks, this selection accompanies World Sleep Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of quality sleep. Taking up nearly a third of our lives, sleep plays a crucial role in our well-being and overall health.

Founded nearly eighty years ago, the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne enjoys an enviable reputation and has welcomed the greatest artists as its guests, from Clara Haskil and Alfred Cortot to Murray Perahia and Martha Argerich, from Paul Hindemith to Günter Wand. Despite its long history, the orchestra has had only six musical directors, including Armin Jordan from 1973 to 1985.

MAURIZIO ZACCARIA is an Italian pianist, born in Bari.
His repertoire ranges from Classical to Contemporary music, from soloist to soloist with orchestra to chamber music in the most various formations.

When you pray, are you talking to a God who exists? Or is God nothing more than your “imaginary friend,” like a playmate contrived by a lonely and imaginative child?