PFAUEN
The Germanist and writer Peter von Matt, who died on 21 April 2025 at the age of 87, was one of Switzerland's most prominent and original minds, with an influence that extended far beyond the country's borders.
A ceremony will be held at the Zurich Schauspielhaus on 14 September at 7.30 p.m. to commemorate Peter von Matt and express our gratitude and affection for this extraordinary personality. Speakers on the evening will include Barbara Frey, Simone Lappert, Lena Schwarz, Moritz Leuenberger, Peter Nobel, Michael Krüger and Martin Meyer. The evening will be accompanied by performances by the Merel Quartet (Schubert, Ravel) and Simone Felber and friends. Afterwards, Philipp Schwander will offer refreshments in the foyer of the Schauspielhaus. The evening is under the patronage of the Schauspielhaus Zurich, the Literaturhaus Zurich and the Schweizerisches Institut für Auslandforschung SIAF.