Explore the 2026 Programme

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.