Victoria Hall is a prominent concert hall housed in a majestic neoclassical building. This historic venue is celebrated for its exceptional acoustics, making it a favored destination for music enthusiasts. While occasionally featuring other musical genres, Victoria Hall remains predominantly dedicated to the world of classical music.
Led by conductor Daniele Gatti, this symphonic concert presents two cornerstone works by Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36, and the heroic Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55. The programme juxtaposes early classical clarity with the sweeping drama of the Eroica, exploring contrasts of lyricism, rhythmic drive and orchestral colour. Expect nuanced dynamics, sculpted phrasing and an immersive sonic arc that balances restraint and grandeur.
Presented as a tribute to Géza Anda, this concert revives the historic ‘played‑conducted’ concerto tradition, blending chamber‑music intimacy with orchestral sweep. Three prizewinning pianists — Illia Ovcharenko, Julian Trevelyan and Daumants Liepins — share leadership on concertos by Mozart and Beethoven after a preparatory workshop with Christian Zacharias. The program emphasises close interplay, rapid musical dialogue and expressive nuance, where soloists and ensemble exchange roles to create a vivid, immediate listening experience.
A full evening devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach, presented as a complete immersion in the Cantor’s universe. From the jubilant brilliance of the Brandenburg Concertos to the meditative depth of the cantata Ich habe genug, the program gathers celebrated pages—suites, concertos and the great Toccata and Fugue—performed by the ensemble Gli Angeli Genève and soloists Sander Kintaert, Benny Aghassi, Alexis Kossenko, Emmanuel Laporte, Eva Saladin, Francis Jacob and Stephan MacLeod. A concentrated musical arc combining virtuosity, vocal intimacy and organ majesty.
Bizet’s opera “Carmen” will be performed by the Concertus Orchestra and the Orphée Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Matthieu Schweyer, at Victoria Hall. Notable soloists include Nora Sourouzian as Carmen, Louis Zaitoun as Don José, Karine Mkrtchyan as Micaëla, and Sacha Michon as Escamillo. The children’s choir will also participate in this production.
Japanese pianist Hayato Sumino performs a programme mixing Romantic and contemporary voices, featuring works by Frédéric Chopin, Hayato Sumino, Camille Saint-Saëns, Thomas Adès and Igor Stravinsky. His playing balances lyrical warmth and dazzling virtuosity, shifting from intimate poetical moments to bold, rhythmically charged passages. The recital explores contrasts of colour and texture, inviting deep listening and emotional clarity while showcasing the artist’s refined touch and imaginative interpretative choices.
Conducted by Raphaël Merlin, this festive programme pairs the Geneva Chamber Orchestra with the Big Up’ Band to explore pop repertoire from Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Al Jarreau. Bright brass and orchestral textures transform familiar hits into exuberant, communal moments, with projected lyrics inviting collective singing. The staging alternates between tight rhythmic drive and luminous orchestral swells, creating a champagne‑bubbly atmosphere that blurs the line between popular song and symphonic precision.
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