Under the baton of Antoine Marguier, the Orchestre des Nations marks its fifteenth anniversary in a program that juxtaposes Mozart’s crystalline lyricism with Shostakovich’s stormier drama. Pianist Matei Varga offers a poised, introspective account of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.20, while the orchestra moves through Shostakovich’s Fifth with tense rhythms and luminous orchestral colours. The evening traces a dramaturgy of light and shadow, inviting listeners into a tense, cathartic journey shaped by rigorous ensemble playing and concentrated emotional intensity.