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Events 62
Events 62
Mainstage Concerts
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OPENING CEREMONY
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Opening Ceremony
Thursday, 16 July 2026 19:00
Salle des CombinsVerbier
The now-traditional opening ceremony honoring Valais talents: the Valais Brass Ensemble, Swiss vice-champion of Brass Bands 2024, and the Oberwalliser Vokalensemble take the stage for a festive and captivating evening, blending brass band virtuosity with choral subtlety.
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VFO / ESA-PEKKA SALONEN
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Inaugural Concert
Friday, 17 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
A spectacular program opens this 33rd edition with the monumental Turangalîla-Symphony composed by Messiaen and premiered by Leonard Bernstein in 1949. A true symphony concertante, featuring Lucas Debargue on piano and Cécile Lartigau on the Ondes Martenot, it will be conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen, arguably the greatest living conductor for 20th-century music, making his long-awaited return to Verbier this summer.
The first part of the concert features the grand finale of Wagner’s Götterdämmerung, performed by the American mezzo-soprano Michele de Young. -
AMIRA ABOUZAHRA / JULIEN QUENTIN
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Saturday, 18 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
At just 20 years old, Amira Abouzahra, a student of our Academy with Hungarian and Egyptian roots, captivates with her rare intensity and already commanding presence. Trained in Vienna within a family of musicians, she makes her Verbier debut this summer alongside Julien Quentin, in a spirited and contrasting program featuring, among others, the brilliant Violin Sonata by Richard Strauss.
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Così fan tutte
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Opera
Saturday, 18 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
The final opera of the Da Ponte trilogy, Così fan tutte, will be conducted this summer by Gábor Takács-Nagy, following the immense success of The Marriage of Figaro in 2024 and Don Giovanni in 2022.
Alongside the Music Director of the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, a dream cast: Johanna and Rebecka Wallroth, sisters in real life as well as in the opera, baritone Konstantin Krimmel (Opus Klassik’s Singer of the Year), and the inimitable Bryn Terfel as Don Alfonso, returning to Verbier after his triumph in Gianni Schicchi last year.
It couldn’t be a more spectacular lineup to launch the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the VFCO! -
RICHARD GOODE
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Piano recital
Saturday, 18 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A pupil of Serkin and winner of the Clara Haskil Prize in 1973, Richard Goode was the first American to record the complete Beethoven Sonatas. The legend returns for a programme devoted to Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and Schoenberg.
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STEPHEN WAARTS / JULIEN QUENTIN
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Sunday, 19 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Another young talent to discover during this opening weekend, violinist Stephen Waarts will make his Verbier debut in a program dedicated to Romanticism and Stravinsky, one of the favorite instruments of the Russian genius. Winner of the Yehudi Menuhin and Queen Elisabeth competitions, he studied at the Curtis Institute and the Kronberg Academy, and was a pupil of Itzhak Perlman. A warm, captivating sound not to be missed!
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VFJO / JAMES GAFFIGAN / JANINE JANSEN
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic Concert
Sunday, 19 July 2026 14:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Janine Jansen's fiery temperament and James Gaffigan's charisma and elegance come together in Dukas' famous The Sorcerer's Apprentice and one of the monumental funeral works of the 20th century: Shostakovich's First Concerto. The promise of a great concert.
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EVGENY KISSIN
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Piano recital
Sunday, 19 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
A devoted regular of the Festival (he was 22 at his first recital in Verbier in 1994), every concert by Evgeny Kissin is an event. The intensity of his playing, absolute sincerity, and limitless standards are qualities that captivate audiences at each appearance. For this recital, he pairs Chopin and Liszt with Beethoven’s Seventh Sonata and the enchanting Kreisleriana by Schumann.
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PABLO SAINZ-VILLEGAS
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Guitar recital
Sunday, 19 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Pablo Sainz-Villegas, « The world ambassador of the Spanish guitar », as Billboard Magazine dubbed him, has concocted a grandiose recital for the Verbier Festival, blending the legacies of Albeniz and Turina with those of Bach and Villa-Lobos.
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LUCAS DEBARGUE
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Piano recital
Monday, 20 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A revelation at the Tchaikovsky Competition just ten years ago, with unparalleled curiosity and freedom of expression, Lucas Debargue continues to amaze with his ambitious repertoire choices. His latest project features Gershwin, with variations on the famous Summertime. Scarlatti, Liszt, and Beethoven’s renowned Moonlight Sonata complete the programme.
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ACADEMY PRESENTS I
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Monday, 20 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Singers from the Verbier Festival Academy's Atelier Lyrique take the stage for this recital of Lieder and mélodie. James Baillieu, head of the Atelier's art song programme, joins as collaborative pianist. A chance to discover the best of the new generation of vocal talent.
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VFO / SIMON RATTLE / KIRILL GERSTEIN
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic Concert
Monday, 20 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
One of the highlights of the 2026 edition: the return of Simon Rattle, mentor to an entire generation of musicians and undoubtedly one of the most beloved conductors by audiences over the past 40 years. Whether in Birmingham, Berlin, London, or today in Munich, Sir Simon Rattle captivates with his contagious generosity and curiosity for lesser-known repertoire. The program he presents in Verbier is a perfect example and will surely be an unforgettable experience for the young musicians of the VFO.
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JOSHUA BELL / MISCHA MAISKY / NIKOLAÏ LUGANSKY...
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Monday, 20 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
An exceptional trio will open this concert, bringing together violinist Joshua Bell, cellist Steven Isserlis, and pianist Richard Goode. In the second part, Brahms’s famous Piano Quintet will be performed by a team of charismatic chamber musicians who perfectly embody the spirit of the Rencontres Inédites.
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ANNA EL-KHASHEM / GIOVANNI SALA / KONSTANTIN KRIMMEL
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Lyric concert
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
The outstanding team of soloists from Così fan tutte presents a vocal chamber music program highlighting some of the most beautiful romantic works in the repertoire. An ideal opportunity to rediscover — or discover — the finest talents of the young generation of singers.
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PRIX YVES PATERNOT: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Tenth aniversary of the Yves Paternot prize
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
To mark its tenth anniversary, the Prix Yves Paternot brings together several of its laureates. Each summer, the prize recognises an artist of the Academy at the outset of a major career — ten years of artists shaped in Verbier and now active on the international stage.
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VFCO / GÁBOR TAKÁCS-NAGY / MAO FUJITA
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic Concert
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
A Slavic-inspired program conducted by the Hungarian maestro Gábor Takács-Nagy, featuring Dvořák’s celebrated New World Symphony — a landmark work that so vividly evokes the discovery of America in its time. Before that, Mao Fujita will perform the orchestral version of Mozart’s Variations on “Ah! vous dirai-je, Maman”. A guaranteed moment of tenderness!
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MAGDALENA KOŽENÁ / MARTHA ARGERICH / ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
MAGDALENA KOŽENÁ / MARTHA ARGERICH / ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
Lyric concert
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A once-in-a-lifetime duo beyond imagination. Martha Argerich and Alexandre Kantorow, each an absolute genius of their generation, come together for an exceptional piano concert, before being joined by Magdalena Kožená for Schumann’s famous Dichterliebe.
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JOSHUA BELL / STEVEN ISSERLIS / MAO FUJITA...
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
JOSHUA BELL / STEVEN ISSERLIS / MAO FUJITA...
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
2026 marks the grand return of Joshua Bell to the Festival, with several concerts including this Rencontre Inédite alongside, among others, pianist Mao Fujita and cellist Steven Isserlis. On the program: Schubert’s tragic and moving Trio No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 100, and Fauré’s final masterpiece, composed just weeks before his death.
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FEDOR KHANDRIKOV
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Percussions recital
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Solo timpanist of the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Fedor Khandrikov is one of the most virtuosic percussionists on the international music scene, capable of keeping audiences spellbound during his spectacular recitals. He reveals the full range of his artistry through the sounds of marimbas, vibraphones, timpani, and even kalimbas. A must-see performance!
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KHATIA BUNIATISHVILI
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Piano recital
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
She is the diva of the piano! With a timeless programme ranging from Bach to Satie, via Liszt, Chopin and Couperin, Khatia Buniatishvili once again demonstrates her ability to captivate audiences with the unfathomable power of her sound.
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TIMOTHY RIDOUT / FRANK DUPREE
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Named Young Instrumentalist of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Opus Klassik Awards, Tim Ridout has established himself as the leading new figure of today’s viola world, a worthy successor to Tamestit, Umai, Bashmet and others. His recital brings together Brahms, the modernists Bloch and Enescu, and a world premiere by Nahre Sol.
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NOBUYUKI TSUJII
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Piano recital
Thursday, 23 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Nobuyuki Tsujii is a phenomenon, overcoming his blindness by developing an extraordinary ear and working on scores using a unique method. His programme, spanning Vienna and the Romantic period, includes the famous ‘Appassionata’ Sonata.
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ACADEMY PRESENTS II
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Thursday, 23 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Singers of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique perform this always popular recital of opera arias with the head of the Atelier’s opera programme, pianist Caroline Dowdle. An opportunity to hear the best of the new generation of emerging opera stars.
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VFO / DANIEL HARDING / JOSHUA BELL / BRYN TERFEL
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic Concert
Thursday, 23 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Joshua Bell, Bryn Terfel, Daniel Harding: three stalwarts of the music world, brought together for three repertoires in their own right: the dazzling Scottish Symphony, the timeless Fiddler on the Roof, and the symphonic depths of Rachmaninov.
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JANINE JANSEN / MISCHA MAISKY / MARTHA ARGERICH
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
JANINE JANSEN / MISCHA MAISKY / MARTHA ARGERICH
Chamber music
Thursday, 23 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Last year, Martha Argerich and Mischa Maisky celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of performing together on stage in Verbier. Ever-loyal fixtures of the Festival, they reunite with the magnificent Janine Jansen for a chamber music program not to be missed.
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LEONIDAS KAVAKOS / MAO FUJITA
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
LEONIDAS KAVAKOS / MAO FUJITA
Chamber music
Friday, 24 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Born from a meeting in Verbier, the two virtuosos come together in a program of great elegance, where their rapport and the intensity of their playing can be fully expressed.
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DANIEL LOZAKOVICH / TIMOTHY LOZAKOVICH
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Friday, 24 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Daniel Lozakovich makes his first appearance at Verbier alongside his brother, pianist Timothy, who is now 20 years old. A moment of grace not to be missed, as the communion between these two young musicians is truly extraordinary.
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VFCO / SIMON RATTLE / MAGDALENA KOŽENÁ / GERALD FINLEY
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Lyric concert
Friday, 24 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
The second concert conducted by the fascinating Simon Rattle, this time leading the Verbier Festival Orchestra, featuring one of his favorite repertoires, Bartók, with Bluebeard’s Castle. A powerful and magnificent work performed by two outstanding singers: Magdalena Kožená and Gerald Finley.
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STEVEN ISSERLIS / CLAUDIO MARTÍNEZ MEHNER
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Friday, 24 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Inventive and curious, Steven Isserlis has crafted a recital in his own image. From Beethoven and Brahms, the program explores Holliger, one of Switzerland’s most renowned composers, and Kurtág, a direct heir of the Hungarian tradition, who will celebrate his 100th birthday in 2026.
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NIKOLAJ SZEPS-ZNAIDER / KIRILL GERSTEIN
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Saturday, 25 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
One is a violinist and conductor, the other a pianist and teacher, and both enjoy remarkable careers across the globe. These exceptional artists come together for the first time at Verbier for a recital dedicated to the great Romantic masters, Schubert and Brahms, and to Kreisler’s dazzling virtuosity.
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CARMINA BURANA
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Opera
Saturday, 25 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Two emblematic works of the interwar period, each with extraordinary emotional power. The Junior Orchestra, conducted by James Gaffigan, will take the stage for the first time in an evening concert at the Salle des Combins. Alongside them, Bruce Liu, First Prize winner of the Chopin Competition, will bring Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 to life, while the Oberwalliser Vokalensemble will showcase the full strength of their voices in the famous Carmina Burana.
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PETER MATTEI / DANIEL HEIDE
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Lyric concert
Saturday, 25 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Unforgettable as Don Giovanni in 2022 and a superb Count Almaviva in 2024, Peter Mattei returns this summer to Verbier for an intimate recital devoted to the world of Franz Schubert. An event not to be missed with the Swedish baritone, undoubtedly one of the most captivating voices on the international opera scene.
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MARC BOUCHKOV / DANIEL LOZAKOVICH / YAMEN SAADI
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Sunday, 26 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A virtuosic fireworks of a concert featuring the finest violinists of the young generation (Daniel Lozakovich, Marc Bouchkov, Yamen Saadi, Stephen Waarts), who will perform in dialogue with renowned chamber musicians and Verbier regulars such as pianist Julien Quentin and double bassist Brendan Kane.
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BLYTHE TEH ENGSTROEM / KIAN SOLTANI / NOBUYUKI TSUJII...
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Sunday, 26 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
The exploration of music by the Russian-born American composer Igor Raykhelson continues following the success of his Quartet in 2025. This year, top chamber musicians come together to present the Piano Quintet. In the second half, Brahms’s flamboyant Piano Quartet No. 1 will be performed, featuring the extraordinary Nobuyuki Tsujii at the piano.
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VFO / LAHAV SHANI / YUNCHAN LIM / MINSOO SOHN
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic concert
Sunday, 26 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Since his triumph at the Van Cliburn Competition in 2022, Yunchan Lim has become a global piano phenomenon. Identified early by the Verbier Festival, he will once again perform this year alongside his mentor, Minsoo Sohn, interpreting Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos. In the second half, Lahav Shani will conduct Bruckner’s magnificent Symphony No. 7, certainly one of his favorite works, as evidenced by his recording of the piece released on Warner, already regarded as a reference by critics.
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MIKHAÏL PLETNEV
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Piano recital
Sunday, 26 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A multifaceted artist — conductor, pianist, and brilliant arranger — Mikhaïl Pletnev offers a recital of great intensity featuring Schumann’s Kreisleriana, rarely heard pieces by Grieg, and, to open the program, four of Bach’s Preludes and Fugues, of which he is today one of the most fascinating interpreters.
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NIKOLAÏ LUGANSKY
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
NIKOLAÏ LUGANSKY
Piano recital
Monday, 27 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A recital by Nikolai Lugansky is always a profound experience, marked by great sincerity and free of any superfluous effects. His deep respect for the score allows him to capture the composer’s intentions with absolute clarity. On the program: two monuments of Romantic piano music — Chopin’s 24 Preludes and Schumann’s passionate Humoreske.
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MARC BOUCHKOV / PIERRE GÉNISSON / TSOTNE ZEDGINIDZE...
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Monday, 27 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A program of 20th and even 21st-century music, featuring the world premiere of the work by the Georgian prodigy Tsotne Zedginidze. A unique opportunity to discover the dazzling talent of this 16-year-old musician! He will be at the piano to perform his composition alongside soloists who are regulars at the Rencontres Inédites.
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VFCO / NIKOLAJ SZEPS-ZNAIDER
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic concert
Monday, 27 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
An emblematic work of Brahms’ genius, the Double Concerto captivates with its richness and virtuosity, here brought to life by the bows of Janine Jansen and Daniel Blendulf. Then comes another Romantic masterpiece, conducted by the charismatic Nikolaj Znaider: Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony, composed in tribute to German heritage.
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PETER MATTEI / CLARA-JUMI KANG / YAMEN SAADI
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Monday, 27 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
An original programme paying tribute to the two masters of Leipzig, Bach and Mendelssohn, brought to life by the immense baritone Peter Mattei and a top-tier chamber ensemble for Mendelssohn’s Piano and Strings Sextet.
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BRUCE LIU
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
BRUCE LIU
Piano recital
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Since his success at the 2021 Chopin Competition in Warsaw, Bruce Liu has built an exemplary career on the world’s greatest stages. He returns to Verbier with a recital combining, alongside Bach, Liszt, and Chopin, the Spanish colors of Mompou and Albéniz.
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THOMAS QUASTHOFF / KIRILL GERSTEIN
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Melodrama
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Both Thomas Quasthoff and Kirill Gerstein have a resolutely modern vision of their art, putting their considerable renown at the service of powerful messages. They perform Viktor Ullmann's Melodrama, composed in July 1944 shortly before his deportation.
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EVGENY KISSIN / ANDRÁS SCHIFF
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Chamber music
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Two piano legends, champions of the classical repertoire. Evgeny Kissin and Sir András Schiff come together in an exceptional programme for four hands or two pianos. A major event of the 2026 edition!
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LEONIDAS KAVAKOS / CLARA-JUMI KANG / ALEXANDRE KANTOROW...
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
A true Carte Blanche offered to Leonidas Kavakos, one of the most loyal friends of the Verbier Festival for 25 years. The programme features Franck’s famous Sonata with Alexandre Kantorow at the piano, as well as works by Dvořák with their inimitable Romanticism and energy.
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AUGUSTIN DUMAY / AMIRA ABOUZAHRA / MISCHA MAISKY / BRUCE LIU
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
From the famous Funeral March of Schumann’s Quintet to the timeless tune of Schubert’s Trout, the finest soloists become chamber musicians to help us rediscover the popular heritage of Romantic music, with unmatched charm and inventiveness.
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ACADEMY PRESENTS III
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Accomplished singers and instrumentalists of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique and Soloists & Ensembles Programmes unite for a vibrant recital of vocal chamber music, celebrating artistry, collaboration, and seldom-heard gems of the repertoire.
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VFCO / MIKHAÏL PLETNEV
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic concert
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
An original and unconventional program is offered here by the magician Mikhail Pletnev, bringing together the finest of 19th-century Romantic Europe. Rarely heard works precede Schumann’s Violin Concerto, probably one of the most demanding in the repertoire, sublimely performed by the exceptional Daniel Lozakovich.
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CLARA-JUMI KANG / PABLO FERRÁNDEZ / MINSOO SOHN...
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
The promise of a perfect exploration of German Romanticism with one of its most brilliant creators, Robert Schumann, performed by exceptional artists gathered around pianist Minsoo Sohn, one of the revelations of the 2025 Verbier Festival.
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ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Piano recital
Thursday, 30 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Since his brilliant victory at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition, Alexandre Kantorow has captivated audiences with the intensity of his interpretations. At 28, he is one of the leading ambassadors of the piano worldwide. In addition to Chopin, he performs the exceptional Sonata by Medtner and a sacred masterpiece: Beethoven’s ultimate Sonata, Op. 111.
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AUGUSTIN DUMAY / JULIEN QUENTIN
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Thursday, 30 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Augustin Dumay, the most illustrious representative of the historical French violin school (that of Thibaud, Neveu, Grumiaux, Ferras), performs with Julien Quentin some of the gems of the sonata repertoire: Debussy, Beethoven, and the wonderful Fantasiestücke by Schumann.
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VFO / GIANANDREA NOSEDA / MIKHAÏL PLETNEV
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Symphonic concert
Thursday, 30 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
For a spectacular programme, exceptional artists: Mikhail Pletnev, one of the greatest Chopin interpreters of our time, performs the irresistible Second Concerto by Chopin, while the aesthete Gianandrea Noseda conducts the extraordinary Sixth Symphony by Mahler, renowned worldwide for its Dantean ambition.
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DANIEL LOZAKOVICH / PALOMA SO / KIAN SOLTANI / YUNCHAN LIM
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
DANIEL LOZAKOVICH / PALOMA SO / KIAN SOLTANI / YUNCHAN LIM
Piano recital
Thursday, 30 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Piano superstar Yunchan Lim, only 21 years old, delves into Medtner’s universe with his monumental Piano Quintet, bringing together the finest musicians of his generation (Lozakovich, So, Ridout, Soltani). In the first half, clarinetist Pierre Génisson will explore the full lyrical genius of Bruch with his Eight Pieces for clarinet, viola, and piano.
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KIAN SOLTANI / SHIRAZ ENSEMBLE
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Friday, 31 July 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Kian Soltani is one of the most acclaimed cellists of his generation, sought after by today’s leading conductors (Barenboim, Gatti, Pappano, Shani…). Yet he remains deeply connected to his oriental roots and, with his ensemble Shiraz — founded by his father — enjoys presenting creative programmes inspired by Persian music. A guaranteed journey of discovery!
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ACADEMY PRESENTS IV
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Friday, 31 July 2026 15:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
The Verbier Festival Academy has helped launch some of today’s leading chamber music ensembles, including the Calidore, Arod, and Ébène Quartets, as well as Trio Concept, the 2024 Prix Yves Paternot Laureate. The Academy’s 2026 ensemble in residence joins its soloists in chamber music formation for this recital, the culmination of two weeks of intense collaboration and artistic exploration in Verbier.
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YUNCHAN LIM
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Piano recital
Friday, 31 July 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
First recital at the Salle des Combins, following his triumphs at the Église (those historic Goldberg Variations in 2025!) for Yunchan Lim. A worldwide phenomenon — and rightfully so — as this young artist moves us deeply with his sound. Schubert's luminous "Gasteiner" Sonata opens the evening with joyous exuberance and irresistible vitality. In the second half, three Scriabin sonatas: the "Fantasy" Sonata, the "gothic" Sonata No. 3 nicknamed "States of Soul", and the radiant Fourth which he described as "man's flight towards the star, symbol of happiness".
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MARC BOUCHKOV / JULIEN QUENTIN
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Friday, 31 July 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
For many musicians, Jascha Heifetz is considered the greatest violinist of all time. With this programme, Marc Bouchkov pays tribute to the Russian-born American violinist (1901–1987) by presenting works that showcase his extraordinary virtuosity.
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ACADEMY PRESENTS V
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Saturday, 1 August 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
After three weeks of coaching and concerts, pianists, violinists, violists and cellists of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Soloists Programme come together for a chamber recital celebrating their growth, musicianship, and the Festival’s spirit of shared exploration.
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VFCO / LAHAV SHANI / RENÉE FLEMING
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Lyric concert
Saturday, 1 August 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Superstar Renée Fleming returns to Verbier! She offers an immersive experience, blending her voice with stunning imagery from the National Geographic Society.
Through romantic and contemporary works accompanied by film, this programme explores the beauty and fragility of nature while highlighting humanity’s impact on the environment.
In the second half, Lahav Shani conducts Brahms’s final symphony, arguably the German composer’s most accomplished work. -
CLARA-JUMI KANG / SUNWOOK KIM
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Chamber music
Saturday, 1 August 2026 19:30
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Clara-Jumi Kang and Sunwook Kim, both renowned for their fiery temperament, have triumphed in numerous international competitions. They perform works by Strauss, Respighi, and Weinberg, confronting the Romantic heritage with the turmoil of the 20th century. This marks the German violinist’s first appearance in Verbier — a perfect opportunity to discover the full breadth of her talent.
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ACADEMY PRESENTS VI
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
Sunday, 2 August 2026 11:00
Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
The final recital of the Verbier Festival Academy’s Soloists Programme brings pianists, violinists, violists and cellists together one last time. The concert is followed by the Academy Awards ceremony, celebrating their artistry, commitment, and achievements during the Festival.
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LA TRAVIATA – VFJO / GAFFIGAN / ACADEMY ATELIER LYRIQUE
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Opera
Sunday, 2 August 2026 14:00
Salle des CombinsVerbier
Throughout the Verbier Festival, the singers of the Academy's Atelier Lyrique — selected through an exceptionally rigorous process — receive intensive coaching. They present the fruit of their work at the Festival’s closing event: a staged performance of a major opera from the repertoire. This year, it will be Verdi’s legendary La Traviata, conducted by James Gaffigan, Music Director of the superb Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra.
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VFO / VASILY PETRENKO / ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
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Salle des CombinsVerbier
Closing concert
Sunday, 2 August 2026 18:30
Salle des CombinsVerbier
To close the 2026 edition, a concert of dazzling grandeur: the Concerto that earned Alexandre Kantorow the First Prize at the Tchaikovsky Competition, followed by the Suite from the most beloved Russian ballet of the 20th century — Romeo and Juliet — conducted by Vasily Petrenko, one of the foremost Tchaikovsky specialists.
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