3 & 4 September, 19:30

OSR Opening Concert

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande will kick off the 2025-26 season at Victoria Hall with a captivating concert featuring works by Saariaho, Furrer, and Berlioz, under the baton of Jonathan Nott. The evening will showcase pianist Francesco Piemontesi and violist Elçim Özdemir. The program includes “Ciel d’hiver” by Kaija Saariaho, the world premiere of Beat Furrer’s “Piano Concerto No. 2,” and Berlioz’s “Harold en Italie.”

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: © Camille Blake
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Photo Credit: © Camille Blake

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