Nordic music mysticism — 20*21*22* MARCH 2026

‘Eva Ollikainen is a powerhouse,’ writes the Los Angeles Times. Together with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and cellist Kian Soltani, she awakens wanderlust with music by Elgar, Sibelius and Icelandic composer Thorvaldsdóttir.

Upcoming concerts

NORTHERN LIGHTS
AND ISLAND DREAMS

Something's happening in the far north! Iceland not only has a spectacular concert hall, the Harpa, but also an excellent symphony orchestra conducted by Eva Ollikainen. Together with the exceptional cellist Kian Soltani, they present classics by Elgar and Sibelius, plus a new work by Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdóttir – and, as the icing on the cake, local folk music.

Victoria Hall Geneva — FRI, 20*03*2026, 7.30 p.m.
Casino Bern — SAT, 21*03*2026, 7.30 p.m.
Tonhalle Zurich — SUN, 22*03*2026, 6 p.m.

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CARL ORFF'S ‘CARMINA BURANA’ — 23 April 2026 at the KKL Lucerne

Soprano Annija Ādamsone joins 200 other musicians and singers to perform the world-famous work ‘Carmina Burana’, which continues to fascinate audiences today with its stylistic diversity — from tender love songs and hearty drinking songs to hymns to nature, satire and exaggeration.

CLASSICS 180° – CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH A NEW TWIST

This is the 77th concert season of Migros Culture Percentage Classics.
We present high-quality, new concert experiences featuring masterpieces by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Handel, Gershwin, Sibelius, Berg and Mahler. Young orchestras offer a new approach to classical music – innovative, experimental and full of enthusiasm.

We look forward to seeing you soon at the concert hall!

CLASSICS 180° — Classical music with a twist or even upside down

Artistic Director Mischa Damev on the 2025*26 season.

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CONCERT SAISON 2024*25 * PHOTO IMPRESSIONS

STANDING OVATIONS FOR THE BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

We have decided on the 2024–25 season together with the 100-strong Budapest Festival Orchestra and conductor Iván Fischer. Their performance of Mahler's epoch-making Fifth Symphony has thrilled audiences in Geneva, Lucerne, Zurich and Bern.

LE CONCERT DES NATIONS & MARIBOR BALLET PERFORM «DON JUAN»

Jordi Savall, his Concert des Nations and 9 dancers from the Maribor Ballet brought Gluck's ‘Don Juan’ to the stage. Choreography: Edward Clug. (Photo: Edouard Mätzener).

GENEVA CAMERATA PRESENTED THE «DANCE OF THE SUN»

On 20*21* March 2025, the musicians of the Geneva Camerata danced to Lully's ‘Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme’ and Mozart's Symphony No. 40. (Photo from the dress rehearsal: Inès Nouara, Geneva Camerata)

B'ROCK ORCHESTRA FEATURING ALEXANDER MELNIKOW

On 27*28* January 2025, pianist Alexander Melnikov and the Belgian B'Rock Orchestra explored the many facets of Beethoven's 1st Piano Concerto. Standing ovations!

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AURORA ORCHESTRA

The musicians of the London Aurora Orchestra played Ravel's ‘Bolero’ on 28 October 2020 throughout the entire concert hall of the Tonhalle Zurich. The audience sat in the middle of the orchestra!

LES SIÈCLES FEATURING GRÉGOIRE PONT

The exceptional orchestra ‘Les Siècles’ played Ravel's ‘Ma Mère l'Oye’ at the Tonhalle Zurich on 17*11*2024, while illustrator Grégoire Pont created live animations.

ALEXANDRE THARAUD AND THE AURORA ORCHESTRA

On 28*10*2024, pianist Alexandre Tharaud played Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major together with the Aurora Orchestra.

SÄCHSISCHE STAATSKAPELLE DRESDEN

On 18*11*2024, the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden presented an all-Schumann programme in front of a full house at the KKL Luzern. (Photo: Oliver Killig)

FRANK PETER ZIMMERMANN AND DANIELE GATTI

On 18*11*2024, world-renowned violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann played Schumann's Violin Concerto in D minor on his Stradivarius from 1711, conducted by Daniele Gatti. (Photo: Oliver Killig)

SEASONAL*PROGRAMME

2025*2026

SEASONAL PROGRAMME (DOWNLOAD PDF)