Sunday 31 May 2026, 18:00

Utopia Orchestra

The orchestra is set to perform under the baton of Teodor Currentzis, featuring violinist Vilde Frang. On the program is Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto “To the memory of an angel” and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 “Titan.” This event is part of the Migros-Pour-cent-culturel-Classics concert series.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: Sandy Dubois
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Photo Credit: Sandy Dubois

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