VFCO / MIKHAÏL PLETNEV - SHENZHEN
The inaugural Shenzhen Verbier Festival will take place between 30 January – 8 February, 2026 . The Verbier Festival, one of the world’s premiere classical music events, is embarking upon a historic expansion beyond the Swiss Alps and the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra with its Music Director Gábor Takács-Nagy will form the backbone of its activities, performing five concerts during the festival. The programming reflects the unique programmes of the Verbier Festival, featuring many of the world's leading interpreters making music together and at the same time offering a platform for the new generation of artists.
Programme
ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856)
Piano Quintet – Jansen, Bouchkov, Ridout, Blendulf, Liu
FELIX MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Violin Concerto – Joshua Bell, conductor
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Symphony No. 1 – Pletnev, conductor
Distribution
- VERBIER FESTIVAL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
- Joshua Bell conductor
- Mikhaïl Pletnev conductor
- Marc Bouchkov violin
- Janine Jansen violin
- Timothy Ridout viola
- Bruce Liu piano