Explore the 2026 Programme

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.

Open rehearsal for the public. 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 musicians among audiences for 40 years. Whether in Birmingham, Berlin, London and now Munich, Sir Simon Rattle captivates with his infectious generosity and his curiosity for lesser-known repertoires. The programme presented in Verbier is a perfect example of this and will certainly be an unforgettable experience for the young musicians of the VFO.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.