Peter Troesch kindly invited me to the event to mark to opening of their SwissTaste restaurant bar, deli concept.
It took place on Saturday 18 April, in Central Park (CBD), close to The Place where my gym is (California Fitness). Actually I knew that corner, previously a coffee shop I visited several times.

Colorful event, several friends I knew. German music and performances, speeches by Peter, the ambassador and Asia Correspondent of Ringier, an Old China Hand: Peter Achten Tetmajer von Przerwa (I hope I got that right!).
I am looking forward to test Peter’s dishes as I love Swiss cuisine, roesti potatoes and more.
Peter has a long track record in China, also with Swisscham (I was a member for many years).

On the first Friday of the month, another lunch with a lively exchange. We only got 30 seats from Renaat Morel as the restaurant was pretty full.

We managed by being just under 30! New faces as well as old faces (well, not reaal OLD!)
I will confirm the date for the May lunch later.

On 31 March we organized a private dinner with Renaat and Susan Morel, Arie Haan and his wife, my daughter and me. I brought some real special wines: two different Spanish Rioja from 1934, a Chateau Lafitte Rothschild 1964 and a Chateau La Fleur 1962. Renaat cared for the Foie Gras, the superb steak, lamb and more.

We were lucky with the old wines: after a difficult operation to remove the corks – I have a special two-blades instrument – and letting the wine breathe in a large carafe, all of them turned to be great experiences. I actually counted on one of them being vinegar-like…
Great and unique experience!

On Saturday 4 April, in the Eastern weekend, I as once more delighted to be invited at Peter’s home in Beijing, along with my daughter Valerie this time.
This is the second concert for me, see: https://www.beijing1980.com/?p=1522
About Peter:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Ritzen
His website: http://www.peterritzen.com/home/

This time I ( finally) could hear his wife Stella, a great soprano, sing. What a voice!
Among the guests, many familiar faces from our “Old China Hands Lunch”, as well as the Canadian Ambassador and his wife.
The program:
– Sonate op 27 nr 2 L. – Beethoven
– Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 in Es  – Franz Liszt, the original version for two pianos (Peter and Stella)
– O mio babbino caro – G. Puccini, performed by Stella, Peter at the piano.

The concert was followed by a relaxed buffet ( and lots of good red wine!). Stella also showed her video with her impressive performance in Taipei.
Honored to find my book (among some real great books) that Peter read to the very end.
See here a glimpse on their great performance (if in China, you need VPN!):

Looking forward for more!
See also here one of the performances by Stella Chang, Heavenly Peace excerpts ‘Lacrymosa’, Peter Ritzen Transcendental Symphony Finale 2 with Meir Minsky conducting Taipei New Dynasty Philharmonic & Chorus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39ioA3Fte8k
There are many other clips on YouTube of both Peter and Stella.