Upcoming concerts

FIREBIRD

“Orchestral music for everyone” is the promise of the Aurora Orchestra and its charismatic director Nicholas Collon. What does that mean? That a complex work such as Stravinsky’s “Firebird” suite is first explained before it is played. At the beginning of the programme, however, there will be music: exceptional pianist Alexandre Tharaud dedicates himself to the G major concerto by his compatriot Ravel.

Tonhalle Zurich – 28*10*2024, 8 p.m.
Victoria Hall Genève – 29*10*2024, 7.30 p.m.
Casino Bern – 30*10*2024, 8 p.m.

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"FIREBIRD" EXPLAINED – 28*29*30* October 2024

The Aurora Orchestra, pianist Alexandre Tharaud and conductor Nicholas Collon (pictured) kick off the concert season with music by Ravel and Stravinsky. The "Firebird" will be explored in words and sound.

CLASSICS 180° – CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH A NEW TWIST

This is the 76th concert season of Migros Culture Percentage Classics.
We present high-quality and new concert experiences. Masterpieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Gluck and Rameau meet dance, pantomime, light shows and explanations of the works. Young orchestras open up a new approach to classical music – innovative, experimental and full of enthusiasm.
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WHITE NIGHTS IN SWITZERLAND – 14*15*16*17* NOVEMBER 2024

Kristjan Järvi lets the midnight sun rise with the Baltic Sea Philharmonic – with excerpts from Sibelius' 2nd Symphony, Stravinsky's "Firebird" and contemporary works from the Baltic States.

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PIANIST ALEXANDRE THARAUD WITH THE AURORA ORCHESTRA – 28*29*30* OCTOBER 2024

Exceptional pianist Alexandre Tharaud dedicates himself to the G major concerto by his compatriot Maurice Ravel.

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BALTIC SEA PHILHARMONIC WITH "MIDNIGHT SUN" – 14*15*16*17* NOVEMBER 2024

Conductor Kristjan Järvi and his 70 musicians combine classical and world music to create an audiovisual spectacle. They have always received standing ovations for this.

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PURE SCHUMANN WITH DANIELE GATTI – 18* NOVEMBER 2024

The Staatskapelle Dresden and world star Frank Peter Zimmermann perform an all-Schumann programme under the direction of Daniele Gatti: Violin Concerto, Symphony No. 3 and “Märchenerzählungen” ("Fairy Tales").

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THE B'ROCK ORCHESTRA TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT BEETHOVEN – 27*28* JANUARY 2025

This concert offers more than just music. Alexander Melnikov and the Belgian B'Rock Orchestra will introduce you to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1: they will talk about the music and its history, and they play excerpts – in the style of Leonard Bernstein's iconic live introductions.

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GENEVA CAMERATA WITH "LA DANSE DU SOLEIL" – 20*21* MARCH 2025

You've never experienced Lully and Mozart like this before: in a choreography in which the orchestra itself begins to dance – "one of the best performances of the year" according to the New York Times.

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LE CONCERT DES NATIONS & MARIBOR BALLET WITH "DON JUAN" – 26*27*28* APRIL 2025

Jordi Savall and his Le Concert des Nations bring Gluck's "Don Juan" to the stage: the first ballet in history to use dance to tell a complex story. Choreography: Edward Clug.

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IVÁN FISCHER CONDUCTS MAHLER'S FIFTH – 18*19*20*21* MAY 2025

Iván Fischer and his legendary Budapest Festival Orchestra bring Mahler's world to life. 70 minutes of gripping music!

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MAGNIFICENT LOCATIONS * BRILLIANT MUSIC

CASINO BERN

4 concerts featuring music by Ravel, Stravinsky, Rameau, Gluck and Mahler, among others

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VICTORIA HALL GENÈVE

6 concerts featuring music by Mozart, Rameau, Mahler, Beethoven and Stravinsky, among others

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LAC LUGANO

1 concert featuring music by Sibelius, Stravinsky, Pärt and Järvi, among others

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KKL LUZERN

2 concerts featuring music by Schumann and Mahler

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TONHALLE ZÜRICH

6 concerts featuring music by Ravel, Stravinsky, Sibelius, Beethoven, Mozart and Mahler, among others

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SEASONAL*PROGRAMME

2024*2025

SEASONAL PROGRAMME (DOWNLOAD PDF)