Saturday 21 November, 19:00

Tim Burton’s Universe — Horizons Ensemble

Performed by Horizons Ensemble, this concert traces the fantastical soundscapes of Tim Burton’s films through unique arrangements that spotlight Danny Elfman’s evocative scores. From the whimsical shimmer of Alice in Wonderland to the gothic sweep of Batman and the macabre lyricism of Sweeney Todd, the program moves between menace and tenderness. Atmospheric lighting, the ensemble’s rich instrumental colours and theatrical pacing create shifting moods—at once intimate, uncanny and epic—transporting listeners into Burton’s cinematic imagination.

Salle Centrale de la Madeleine,
Rue de la Madeleine 10, 1204 Geneva
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