Founded in 1918 by Ernest Ansermet, the reputation of Orchestre de la Suisse Romande has travelled way beyond the Swiss borders, particularly due to interpretations of 20th century French and Russian repertoires.
The Fondation Etrillard is delighted to be associated with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande during the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. The Foundation will support the programme of six concerts showcasing the orchestra's chamber music, to be held in the Franz Liszt hall of the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève (Geneva Conservatory of Music), on Sunday mornings. The musicians will explore works from Bach to Steve Reich, including Mahler, Webern and - more unexpectedly - jazz.
The Fondation Etrillard is aware of the importance of chamber music as a genre, both for the listening skills it develops in musicians and its fundamental contribution to the history of music. The Fondation strives to make this music available to contemporary audiences.
©Niels Ackermann
Chamber music concert dates for the 2023-2024 season:
Sunday 10 September, 2023, 11 am: « Arpèges », Ibert, Beethoven and Villa-Lobos
Sunday 8 October, 2023, 11 am: « Salon musical », Chausson and Mozart
Sunday 10 December, 2023, 11 am: Mozart and Beethoven
Sunday 11 February, 2023, 11 am: carte blanche for the OSR brass ensemble
Sunday 28 April, 2023, 11 am: Grieg and Brahms
Sunday 9 June, 2024, 11 am: Niels Wilhelm Gade and Felix Mendelssohn
Chamber music concert dates for the 2024-2025 season:
Sunday 6 October, 2024, 11 am: Daron Hagen and Gabriel Fauré
Sunday 1st December, 2024, 11 am: Anton Bruckner
Sunday 12 January, 2025, 11 am: Charlotte Sohy, Ottorino Respighi
Sunday 9 March, 2025, 11 am: Jan Dismas Zelenka, Johann Friedrich Fasch
Sunday 13 April, 2025, 11 am: Igor Stravinski: The Soldier's Tale
Sunday 18 May, 2025, 11 am: Carte blanche to Valentine Michaud, saxophone (artist in residence)
Concert on 6 October 2024 with koto player Mieko Miyazaki © Grégory Maillot
