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[[Image:Montreux-blason.png|right|90px|Coat of arms of Montreux]] |
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'''Montreux''' is a resort town in the [[Canton of Vaud]], [[Switzerland]], on [[Lake Geneva]] with a population of |
'''Montreux''' is a resort town in the [[Canton of Vaud]], [[Switzerland]], on [[Lake Geneva]] with a population of 22,897. |
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Montreux hosts several noteworthy festivals: |
Montreux hosts several noteworthy festivals: |
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Revision as of 23:37, 30 April 2005
Montreux is a resort town in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, on Lake Geneva with a population of 22,897.
Montreux hosts several noteworthy festivals:
- The Golden Rose Festival, which awarded the Golden Rose of Montreux, an international award for television; annually in spring (1961-2003)
- The Montreux Jazz Festival; annually in July since 1967
It is home to American opera soprano, Barbara Hendricks, like nearby town of La Tour-de-Peilz is home of Canadian singing star Shania Twain, in the castillo of Sully.
Montreux is also the home of Mountain Studios, the recording studio used by several artists. In 1978, the band Queen bought the studio, which now is still owned by Queen producer David Richards. Queen also appeared in 1984 and in 1986 at the Golden Rose Festival and Queen guitarist Brian May appeared in 2001 at the Jazz Festival.
The main square of the town, Place du Marché, features a statue of Queen singer Freddie Mercury facing Lake Geneva.
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