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Barbara HanniganIt's hard not to be fascinated by the many facets of Barbara Hannigan's personality. The Canadian soprano, already praised for the intensity of her interpretations, has become a leading conductor invited by prestigious orchestras around the world. |
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Tjasha GafnerAt just 25, Tjasha Gafner has been the standard-bearer of the new generation of harpists since winning First Prize at the recent ARD Competition in Munich, where she also won the Audience Prize. The young Swiss artist has put together a programme with a scent of fairy tales and legends, from Bach to Marcel Tournier. |
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Ekaterina BonyushkinaA student of the VF Academy in 2024, the 22-year-old Russian pianist continues to astound with her extraordinary poise and maturity. A multiple first prize laureate, including the renowned Grand Piano in Moscow, she will make her Verbier debut with a recital featuring great German romantics as well as the irresistibly jazzy Variations of Ukrainian composer Nikolai Kapustin. |
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Ksenija SidorovaA standout voice on today’s contemporary accordion scene, Ksenija Sidorova brings fresh, unexpected colours to her instrument. Renowned for her expressive power and instinctive musical interplay, she moves effortlessly through a repertoire that spans from Schubert to Weill, with forays into the worlds of Stravinsky, Piazzolla and Voitenko. Alongside baritone Thomas Hampson, she crafts a bold and captivating recital that navigates between romantic intensity, cabaret flair, and the hypnotic pulse of tango. |
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Yulia MatochkinaWinner of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition, mezzo-soprano Yulia Matochkina is currently triumphing at the Munich Staatsoper as Santuzza in Cavalleria Rusticana. It is therefore a great joy to see her again this summer in Verbier in this same role alongside other exceptional singers, Freddie De Tommaso (Turridu) and Ludovic Tézier (Alfio), under the baton of one of today's finest opera conductors, Fabio Luisi. An evening where we will hear in the first part another masterpiece of Italian verismo, Gianni Schicchi, with the irresistible Bryn Terfel in the title role. |
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Janine JansenA radiant and inspiring personality, and undoubtedly one of the most influential violinists of our time, Janine Jansen captivates the audience at every concert with the grace, power, and sincerity of her performances. Returning to Verbier this summer, she will participate in two fascinating Rencontres Inédites, each time joined by extraordinary musicians: Klaus Mäkelä, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Daniel Blendulf, Blythe Teh Engstroem, Lawrence Power... |
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Anastasia KobekinaFive opportunities to discover Anastasia Kobekina, the young Russian captivates audiences with her fresh and energetic interpretations. Her summer’s programme includes a recital with Isata Kanneh-Mason, chamber music performances (Elgar’s Quintet), a Tribute to Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Tchaikovsky’s famous Rococo Variations with the VFJO, conducted for the first time by Gábor Takács-Nagy! |
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Blythe Teh EngstroemCo-Artistic Director of the Verbier Festival alongside Martin Engstroem and a key figure in the VF Chamber Orchestra, Blythe Teh Engstroem will return to the Verbier stage this summer for two Rencontres Inédites. Her first concert, featuring Schumann’s Piano Quintet, is already sold out, so don’t miss the chance to hear Blythe Teh Engstroem perform the captivating Verklärte Nacht by Schoenberg on July 27! |
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Sonya YonchevaSuperstar Sonya Yoncheva has conquered international stages, far beyond the circle of classical music. For her first visit to Verbier, she will be part of a remarkable cast conducted by Fabio Luisi for Rossini’s masterpiece, Stabat Mater. |
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Isata Kanneh-MasonPreviously introduced to Verbier audiences alongside her cellist brother Sheku, this time Isata will take the stage with Anastasia Kobekina. Together, they will perform a splendid programme of cello and piano sonatas, including works by Nadia Boulanger, Schumann, Debussy, and Franck. Isata will also be featured on August 1 at the Église, performing Elgar’s magnificent Piano Quintet, Op. 84. |
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Viktoria PostnikovaMaking her first-ever appearance at the Verbier Festival, Viktoria Postnikova is a true legend of the Russian piano school. Alongside her husband, the renowned conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky, she has left an indelible mark on the world of music for over 60 years. A close friend of Yehudi Menuhin and Yuri Temirkanov, Postnikova has crafted a special programme in honor of Shostakovich, featuring a rare transcription of his Symphony No.14 for piano and voice, performed with Ekaterina Bakanova and Alexandros Stavrakakis. |
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Khatia Buniatishvilli It's a highly anticipated return. The flamboyant Khatia Buniatishvili will be at Verbier on August 3 to bring the 32nd edition to a spectacular close. With Paavo Järvi, a dream lineup awaits, featuring: Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1. In the second half, another masterpiece will be performed with the Verbier Festival Orchestra: Mahler's Symphony No.1, Titan. |
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