Sunday 8 November

Semi-Final

Semi-final of the Concours de Genève for orchestral conducting. Six candidates will lead Ensemble Contrechamps in a demanding programme: György Ligeti’s Kammerkonzert (the required work) and one chosen piece — Unsuk Chin’s Gougalon or Rebecca Saunders’ Scar. Each 45-minute performance highlights interpretative range, timbral precision and the conductor’s dialogue with the ensemble. Presented in coproduction with the Concours de Genève and supported by Ville de Genève, République et Canton de Genève and Loterie Romande.

Avenue de l'Ain 60
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