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Mainstage Concerts
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OPENING CEREMONY
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Opening Ceremony
Thursday, 16 July 2026 19:00
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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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Inaugural Concert
Friday, 17 July 2026 18:30
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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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Chamber music
Saturday, 18 July 2026 11:00
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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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Opera
Saturday, 18 July 2026 18:30
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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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Piano recital
Saturday, 18 July 2026 19:30
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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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Chamber music
Sunday, 19 July 2026 11:00
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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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Symphonic Concert
Sunday, 19 July 2026 14:30
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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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Piano recital
Sunday, 19 July 2026 18:30
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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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Guitar recital
Sunday, 19 July 2026 19:30
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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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Piano recital
Monday, 20 July 2026 11:00
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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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Monday, 20 July 2026 15:30
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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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Symphonic Concert
Monday, 20 July 2026 18:30
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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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RENCONTRES INÉDITES I
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Chamber music
Monday, 20 July 2026 19:30
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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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Lyric concert
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 11:00
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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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Tenth aniversary of the Yves Paternot prize
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 15:30
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The Yves Paternot Prize marks its 10th anniversary with a concert reuniting several of its laureates. Each summer, the prize honours an exceptional artist of the Verbier Festival Academy on the verge of a major career — a celebration of ten years of artistry and shared inspiration shaped by the Academy.
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VFCO / GÁBOR TAKÁCS-NAGY / MAO FUJITA
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Symphonic Concert
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 18:30
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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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MAGDALENA KOŽENÁ / MARTHA ARGERICH / ALEXANDRE KANTOROW
Lyric concert
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 19:30
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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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RENCONTRES INÉDITES II
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Wednesday, 22 July 2026 11:00
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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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Percussions recital
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 15:30
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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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Piano recital
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 18:30
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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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Chamber music
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 19:30
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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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Piano recital
Thursday, 23 July 2026 11:00
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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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Thursday, 23 July 2026 15:30
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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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Symphonic Concert
Thursday, 23 July 2026 18:30
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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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JANINE JANSEN / MISCHA MAISKY / MARTHA ARGERICH
Chamber music
Thursday, 23 July 2026 19:30
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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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Chamber music
Friday, 24 July 2026 11:00
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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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Chamber music
Friday, 24 July 2026 15:30
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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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Lyric concert
Friday, 24 July 2026 18:30
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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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Chamber music
Friday, 24 July 2026 19:30
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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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Chamber music
Saturday, 25 July 2026 11:00
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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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Opera
Saturday, 25 July 2026 18:30
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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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Lyric concert
Saturday, 25 July 2026 19:30
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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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Chamber music
Sunday, 26 July 2026 11:00
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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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Chamber music
Sunday, 26 July 2026 15:30
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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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Symphonic concert
Sunday, 26 July 2026 18:30
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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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Piano recital
Sunday, 26 July 2026 19:30
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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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Piano recital
Monday, 27 July 2026 11:00
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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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Chamber music
Monday, 27 July 2026 15:30
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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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Symphonic concert
Monday, 27 July 2026 18:30
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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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Chamber music
Monday, 27 July 2026 19:30
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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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Piano recital
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 11:00
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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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Melodrama
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 15:30
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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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Chamber music
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 18:30
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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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Chamber music
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 19:30
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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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Chamber music
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 11:00
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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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Wednesday, 29 July 2026 15:30
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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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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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RENCONTRES INÉDITES VII
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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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RENCONTRES INÉDITES VIII
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Eglise de Verbier StationVerbier
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.
Masterclass
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GOODE / MASTERCLASS PIANO
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Le HameauVerbier
Masterclass
from Thursday, 16 July 2026 to Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Le HameauVerbier
Richard Goode, admired for the clarity and depth of his playing, leads young pianists toward attentive listening and thoughtful understanding of the music. His masterclasses highlight the art of phrasing and the beauty of sound shaped with integrity.
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CAÑIZARES / MASTERCLASS IMPROVISATION
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Masterclass
from Thursday, 16 July 2026 to Friday, 17 July 2026
Chalet OrnyVerbier
Cuban-born violinist, singer, and composer Yilian Cañizares invites the Academy’s young artists to step beyond the score and reconnect with their musical instinct. Through improvisation, they learn to play with freedom, listen differently, and turn fear into creativity. Join us to hear our Academy musicians find their groove.
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CHOOI / MASTERCLASS VIOLIN
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Masterclass
from Friday, 17 July 2026 to Saturday, 18 July 2026
Chalet OrnyVerbier
Prix Yves Paternot Laureate (2018), Timothy Chooi returns to Verbier after a remarkable rise on the international stage. His masterclasses open the Academy’s violin sessions in a spirit of generosity and exchange, offering young artists an inspiring example of a career that began here.
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TOMTER / MASTERCLASS VIOLA
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Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Masterclass
from Friday, 17 July 2026 to Monday, 20 July 2026
Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Nicknamed ‘the giant of the Nordic viola’, Lars Anders Tomter brings a spirit of freedom and openness to his teaching. His masterclasses reveal how technical command can become a field for sonic exploration and personal expression.
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GARNON / MASTERCLASS ART SONG
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Masterclass
Friday, 17 July 2026 10:00
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
With actor James Garnon, the singers of the Atelier Lyrique learn to connect deeply with the text of opera arias. Through work on meaning, speech, and intention, these sessions help them find a natural, truthful expression—where the music grows out of the words.
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ISSERLIS / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Masterclass
Friday, 17 July 2026 14:30
Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Known for his quick wit and profound musicianship, Steven Isserlis gives a single class this summer for the Academy’s pre-formed ensembles. His work focuses on communication, character, and flexibility of phrasing—essential elements in the life of any ensemble. With a direct and humorous approach, he helps musicians strengthen their individual voices while truly listening to one another.
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CHARISIUS / TAIT / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Masterclass
from Saturday, 18 July 2026 to Sunday, 19 July 2026
Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Former violist of the Alban Berg Quartet and former cellist of the Belcea Quartet, Isabel Charisius and Alasdair Tait bring together two complementary traditions of chamber music — the Viennese discipline of the Alban Berg and the expressive vitality of the Belcea. Together they guide the Academy Ensembles in the art of listening, breathing, and building a shared sound in which every voice remains free.
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GARNON / MASTERCLASS OPERA
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Verbier
Masterclass
from Saturday, 18 July 2026 to Sunday, 19 July 2026
Verbier
With actor James Garnon, the singers of the Atelier Lyrique learn to connect deeply with the text of opera arias. Through work on meaning, speech, and intention, these sessions help them find a natural, truthful expression—where the music grows out of the words.
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ISSERLIS / MASTERCLASS CELLO
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TéléverbierVerbier
Masterclass
Saturday, 18 July 2026 14:30
TéléverbierVerbier
One of the great voices of the cello, Steven Isserlis gives a single cello masterclass this summer for Academy students. His teaching, both poetic and precise, explores how every phrase can tell a story—a rare opportunity to experience his vision of sound, listening, and musical expression.
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HELMERSON / MASTERCLASS CELLO
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TéléverbierVerbier
Masterclass
from Sunday, 19 July 2026 to Tuesday, 21 July 2026
TéléverbierVerbier
Frans Helmerson, one of today’s most respected cello pedagogues, guides young cellists toward a deeper understanding of the music and of their own artistic voice. His masterclasses, marked by both precision and warmth, combine technical discipline with musical insight to help each player find balance between control and expression.
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MARTIN / MASTERCLASS VIOLIN
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Masterclass
from Sunday, 19 July 2026 to Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Chalet OrnyVerbier
With Mihaela Martin, sound and structure go hand in hand. Her masterclasses bring young violinists into the discipline of refined technique and attentive listening, where precision and control lead naturally to depth of interpretation.
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RIDOUT / MASTERCLASS VIOLA
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Verbier
Masterclass
from Tuesday, 21 July 2026 to Saturday, 25 July 2026
Verbier
Alumnus of the Academy, Timothy Ridout works with young violists on an approach grounded in clarity, sincerity, and attentive listening. His sessions focus on coherence of musical expression and the pursuit of honesty in interpretation.
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GERSTEIN / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Verbier
Masterclass
from Tuesday, 21 July 2026 to Friday, 24 July 2026
Verbier
Kirill Gerstein brings clarity and curiosity to his chamber music work. A former student of Solomon Mikowsky, Dmitri Bashkirov, and Ferenc Rados, he challenges musicians to think before they play — to balance structure with spontaneity and to approach interpretation as shared exploration.
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ALTSTAEDT / MASTERCLASS CELLO
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TéléverbierVerbier
Masterclass
from Wednesday, 22 July 2026 to Friday, 24 July 2026
TéléverbierVerbier
With Nicolas Altstaedt, young cellists explore an artistic universe that spans styles and eras, from Bach to the music of today. His open-minded and passionate approach encourages a spirit of curiosity and interpretive freedom at the heart of musical expression.
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LUGANSKY / MASTERCLASS PIANO
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Le HameauVerbier
Masterclass
from Wednesday, 22 July 2026 to Saturday, 25 July 2026
Le HameauVerbier
A central figure of the piano and long-time Festival favourite, Nikolai Lugansky teaches at the Academy for the first time this summer. His approach combines the depth of the great Russian tradition with a refined sense of clarity and elegance. In his class, young pianists experience how inner song and discipline meet to create true musical freedom.
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QUASTHOFF / MASTERCLASS LIED
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Masterclass
from Wednesday, 22 July 2026 to Saturday, 25 July 2026
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Guided by bass-baritone Thomas Quasthoff, the singers of the Atelier Lyrique explore Lied as a conversation between word and music. These sessions invite a direct, sincere, and deeply musical approach to interpretation.
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MARTIN / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Masterclass
from Thursday, 23 July 2026 to Friday, 24 July 2026
Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
A founding member of the Michelangelo Quartet and longtime member of the family, Mihaela Martin works with the Academy Ensembles to develop a shared sound and unified expression. Her teaching, both rigorous and nurturing, explores group breathing, tonal colour, and mutual listening — the foundations of true chamber music playing.
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DUMAY / MASTERCLASS VIOLIN
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Masterclass
from Friday, 24 July 2026 to Monday, 27 July 2026
Chalet OrnyVerbier
Augustin Dumay inspires young violinists to seek fullness of sound and strength of musical line. His masterclasses, at once intense and generous, reflect a vision of violin playing where technique serves phrasing, breath, and emotion.
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CARROLL / MASTERCLASS OPERA - LA TRAVIATA
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Le HameauVerbier
Masterclass
from Saturday, 25 July 2026 to Monday, 27 July 2026
Le HameauVerbier
With actor and stage director Tim Carroll, the singers work on scenes from La Traviata in preparation for the Academy’s final performance. These sessions combine exploration and practice, deepening the connection between text, musicality, and stagecraft to bring Verdi’s drama vividly to life.
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MILLIGAN / MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCE & PRESENCE
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Verbier
Masterclass
from Saturday, 25 July 2026 to Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Verbier
Artist and educator Alexis Milligan, from the Shaw Festival (Canada), helps musicians develop a stage presence that feels both confident and natural. Through exercises in breath, movement, and awareness, they learn to inhabit their bodies, connect to their intention, and communicate with authenticity — on stage and beyond.
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TAKÁCS-NAGY / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Verbier
Masterclass
from Saturday, 25 July 2026 to Saturday, 1 August 2026
Verbier
A legendary figure of the Festival and founder of the Takács Quartet, Gábor Takács-Nagy encourages young musicians to move beyond technical perfection and embrace freedom and emotional truth. His classes, full of energy and humanity, remind us that music begins where the fear of making mistakes ends.
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PIAU / MASTERCLASS ART SONG
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Verbier
Masterclass
from Sunday, 26 July 2026 to Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Verbier
With soprano Sandrine Piau, the singers develop the listening, vocal colour, and sensitivity at the heart of Lied and Mélodie. These sessions celebrate the union of poetry and music, nurturing curiosity and individual artistry.
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J. SCHWARZ / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Masterclass
Sunday, 26 July 2026 10:00
Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Premier violon du Quatuor Leonkoro, l’un des jeunes ensembles les plus célébrés d’Europe, Jonathan Schwarz représente une nouvelle génération d’artistes que l’Academy choisit d’inviter pour leur regard frais et leur excellence déjà reconnue. Avec les ensembles de l’Academy, il partage l’expérience d’un quatuor qui a su très tôt trouver son identité sonore — un travail sur la direction musicale, la clarté du discours et la liberté partagée.
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MAINTZ / MASTERCLASS CELLO
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TéléverbierVerbier
Masterclass
from Monday, 27 July 2026 to Friday, 31 July 2026
TéléverbierVerbier
Professor at Berlin’s Universität der Künste and celebrated for the clarity of his playing, Jens Peter Maintz joins the Academy faculty for the first time this year. His teaching, both precise and inspiring, encourages young artists to discover their own freedom and individuality—where technique becomes a means of expression.
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SOHN / MASTERCLASS PIANO
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Le HameauVerbier
SOHN / MASTERCLASS PIANO
Masterclass
Monday, 27 July 2026 09:30
Le HameauVerbier
Returning to Verbier after his masterclasses and performances last year, Minsoo Sohn gives a single class at the Academy this summer. His teaching, both rigorous and poetic, invites young pianists to think musically before even touching the keyboard — to understand the architecture, the movement, and the deeper meaning of the music.
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GAFFIGAN / MASTERCLASS OPERA - LA TRAVIATA
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Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Masterclass
Monday, 27 July 2026 10:00
Hôtel MontpelierVerbier
Conductor James Gaffigan, who leads La Traviata with the singers of the Atelier Lyrique, gives a masterclass devoted to the musical interpretation of the work. In this artistic and pedagogical setting, he shares his perspective as conductor and offers the singers a valuable exchange on the relationship between voice and orchestra.
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L. SCHWARZ / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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TéléverbierVerbier
Masterclass
Monday, 27 July 2026 14:30
TéléverbierVerbier
Cellist of the Leonkoro Quartet, one of the most celebrated ensembles of the new generation, Lukas Schwarz continues the dialogue begun by his brother Jonathan with the Academy Ensembles. He brings the perspective of the cello — the ensemble’s sonic foundation and emotional centre — and shares an approach grounded in listening, trust, and shared energy.
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BLACHER / MASTERCLASS VIOLIN
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Masterclass
from Tuesday, 28 July 2026 to Friday, 31 July 2026
Chalet OrnyVerbier
Former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Kolja Blacher brings a vision of playing that is clear, free, and deeply engaged. His masterclasses reveal how instrumental command can become musical thinking, serving a performance that feels alive and genuine.
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HELLWIG / MASTERCLASS PIANO
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Le HameauVerbier
Masterclass
from Tuesday, 28 July 2026 to Friday, 31 July 2026
Le HameauVerbier
A pupil of Claudio Arrau, Pierre Sancan, and Wilhelm Kempff, Klaus Hellwig embodies a pianistic tradition passed on with clarity and precision. In his Academy masterclasses, young pianists learn to connect technique with musical thought in work where every sound has meaning.
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SZÜCS / MASTERCLASS VIOLA
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Chalet d'AdrienVerbier
Masterclass
from Tuesday, 28 July 2026 to Friday, 31 July 2026
Chalet d'AdrienVerbier
Former principal violist of the Berlin Philharmonic, Máté Szücs shares a refined and expressive approach shaped by a lifetime on stage. His masterclasses encourage young violists to develop a personal sound, an awareness of movement, and a freedom of interpretation grounded in listening and musical curiosity.
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HELLWIG / MASTERCLASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Masterclass
from Tuesday, 28 July 2026 to Saturday, 1 August 2026
Chalet OrnyVerbier
An heir to the great German piano tradition, Klaus Hellwig brings to his teaching a rare clarity of thought and sound. His masterclasses, rooted in precision and depth of understanding, offer young musicians a lesson in balance, discipline, and the shared artistry that defines chamber music.
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SCHIFF / MASTERCLASS PIANO
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Le HameauVerbier
SCHIFF / MASTERCLASS PIANO
Masterclass
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 14:30
Le HameauVerbier
Sir András Schiff, one of the foremost interpreters of the Classical and Romantic repertoire, shares with young pianists an approach in which clarity, stylistic precision, and musical reflection go hand in hand. His single class this year reveals his way of uniting thought and sound in a continuous dialogue with the music.
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FLEMING / MASTERCLASS OPERA & ART SONG
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Masterclass
Thursday, 30 July 2026 10:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Soprano Renée Fleming leads a single masterclass with four singers from the Atelier Lyrique, exploring both opera and art song. In this session, she shares her insight into vocal expression and artistic depth, followed by a short conversation with the audience.
UNLTD
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CESÁRIA ÉVORA ORCHESTRA
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Le Cinéma
Friday, 17 July 2026 21:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Cesária Évora’s bandmates transform Le Cinéma into a Cape Verdean party — where morna meets coladeira, and music, rhythm, and dance fill the night.
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OKALI
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Le Cinéma
Saturday, 18 July 2026 21:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
A French–Cameroonian duo discovered on The Voice, OKALI — a Cameroonian name meaning 'to take care of one another' — blends afro–trip-hop, soul and African grooves around a vibrant, deeply soulful voice.
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MARIA DE LA PAZ / VICTORIA HARMANDJIEVA
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SouthVerbier
South
Sunday, 19 July 2026 20:30
SouthVerbier
Singer-guitarist María de la Paz and pianist Victoria Harmandjieva unite Piazzolla’s tangos with the songs of Almodóvar’s films — music that dances between joy and pain, humour and desire, in a celebration of women and life itself.
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TIMOTHY CHOOI / COSIMA & SÀO SOULEZ LARIVIÈRE
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Chapelle ProtestanteVerbier
La Chapelle
Monday, 20 July 2026 20:30
Chapelle ProtestanteVerbier
Three alumni of the Verbier Festival Academy reunite by candlelight for an intimate evening of string duos and trios — a musical conversation between friends whose journey together began in 2018.
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FRANK DUPREE TRIO
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SouthVerbier
South
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 21:30
SouthVerbier
The Frank Dupree Trio plays at the edge of two worlds — classical poise and jazz freedom. Bach, Gershwin, Kapustin: reinvented with smoky elegance, rhythmic tension, and the instinct of true improvisers.
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'OSEZ JOSÉPHINE'
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Le Cinéma
Wednesday, 22 July 2026 21:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Adèle Charvet celebrates Joséphine Baker and 1926, the year Paris fell under her spell at the Folies Bergère — a vibrant blend of cabaret, chanson, and jazz.
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ANNA-LENA ELBERT / NICOLAS ALTSTAEDT
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La Chapelle de Verbier-Village
Thursday, 23 July 2026 20:30
Chapelle de Verbier-VillageVerbier
In the candlelit stone chapel of Verbier Village, soprano Anna-Lena Elbert and cellist Nicolas Altstaedt weave music spanning seven centuries — where voice and cello intertwine in dialogue, echo and silence.
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'ASCENSEUR POUR L'ÉCHAFAUD'
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Le Cinéma
Friday, 24 July 2026 21:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
In 1957, Miles Davis made cinema history by improvising the score for Louis Malle’s Ascenseur pour l’échafaud (Elevator to the Gallows). To mark the jazz legend’s 100th birthday, Swiss trumpeter Shems Bendali and his quintet bring that spirit to life — improvising live to the film. FR/EN ST
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MILES DAVIS 'IN A SILENT WAY' REVISITED
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SouthVerbier
South
from Saturday, 25 July 2026 to Sunday, 26 July 2026
SouthVerbier
The trailblazing string quintet Wooden Elephant transforms Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way — an acoustic reimagining of the album that changed jazz forever. Created for UNLTD, with two performances over consecutive evenings at South.
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SAMRAT MAJUMDER
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Chapelle ProtestanteVerbier
La Chapelle
Monday, 27 July 2026
Chapelle ProtestanteVerbier
By candlelight, Scottish-Indian guitarist Samrat Majumder brings together Dowland, Bach, and Schubert. Between Elizabethan melancholy and Baroque architecture, his luminous playing reveals the guitar’s quiet depth and humanity.
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'BETWEEN WORLDS'
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Le Cinéma
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 21:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
A journey through shadow and light as Schubert and David Lang explore the voices of Death — one through intimate song, the other through a modern echo. With Sandrine Piau, Pedja Mužijević, and the Leonkoro Quartet, UNLTD enters Schubert’s orbit ahead of his 200th birthday in 2028 for this Verbier premiere.
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'FIRST LISTEN'
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SouthVerbier
South
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 21:30
SouthVerbier
Each summer, the Verbier Festival Academy’s Creative Project Development Resident takes the stage at South to test new ideas in sound and storytelling. First Listen offers an intimate glimpse into creation in motion — spontaneous, daring, and still taking shape.
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ROLANDO LUNA TRIO
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Le Cinéma
Thursday, 30 July 2026 21:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Former pianist of the Buena Vista Social Club, Rolando Luna turns every concert into a Havana celebration. With his trio, he blends Cuban swing, jazz fire and heartfelt soul in a night of irresistible rhythm.
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'MARILYN: SOME LIKE IT HOT'
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SouthVerbier
South
Friday, 31 July 2026 21:30
SouthVerbier
The singers of the Atelier Lyrique — joined by their musician friends from the Academy — pay tribute to Marilyn Monroe on her 100th birthday. A cabaret in song celebrating the woman behind the myth: her humour, fragility, and luminous charm.
VF KiDS
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CREATIVE WORKSHOP — PETER AND THE WOLF
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Chalet OrnyVerbier
Discovery
Thursday, 19 February 2026 10:00
Chalet OrnyVerbier
Discover the enchanting world of Peter and the Wolf in a creative workshop led by illustrator Marc Philippin. On the agenda: crafting masks inspired by the story’s iconic characters and creating original illustrations.
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PETER & THE WOLF / THE MAGIC PIANO
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Films
Thursday, 19 February 2026 16:30
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Two animated films for families: Peter and the Wolf, the story of a brave boy and his animal friends, followed by The Magic Piano, a magical journey across Europe on a flying piano.
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'PETER AND THE WOLF'
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Spectacles
Saturday, 18 July 2026 15:00
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
For the 90th anniversary of Prokofiev’s tale, Peter and the Wolf returns to Verbier in a musical and illustrated performance — a poetic journey into the heart of the forest for children and adults alike. In French.
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'WHAT ON EARTH!'
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Espace Saint-Marc / Le ChâbleEspace Saint-Marc
Spectacles
Saturday, 25 July 2026 15:00
Espace Saint-Marc / Le ChâbleEspace Saint-Marc
An award-winning, wordless journey about our planet—where music, movement, and imagination replace speech. Funny, poetic, and full of life, What on Earth! is performed by ensemble inn.wien, UNLTD’s 2025 ensemble-in-residence.
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'TERROKOIS'
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Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
Spectacles
Saturday, 1 August 2026 15:00
Cinéma de VerbierVerbier
The children of Camp Storytellers take the stage with actor René-Claude Emery to bring to life an original show, Terrokois — a unique moment where theatre, music, and visual arts come together.
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