We are excited to announce that the first edition of VOLTA Kammermusikfest will take place in Basel on the 18th and 19th October 2024!

Established to create unique and unforgettable concert experiences that enrich Basel’s cultural landscape, our mission is to make exceptional performances accessible to all while fostering a deeper connection between the audience and the artists. Driven by a profound passion for chamber music, our artists are dedicated to both performing and innovating within this timeless art form. The festival’s inspiration stems from a commitment to diverse programming, an outstanding collection of musicians, and a contemporary performance space.

Programme

VOLTA Collective

18.10.2024, 8 p.m.

Mozart: Adagio and Fugue in C minor, K.546

Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony, op. 110a

Beethoven: Cavatina from String Quartet no. 13, op. 130

To kick off VOLTA Kammermusikfest, we proudly present the ‘VOLTA Collective’ - a string orchestra formed of 15 exceptional artists, friends and colleagues. This ensemble promises an unforgettable and exhilarating performance of masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, and Shostakovich.

Venue: Voltahalle, Basel

Purcell & Friends

19.10.2024, 8 p.m.

Strauss: String Sextet, from Capriccio op. 85

Thomas Demenga: ‘Duo? o, Du…’

Purcell: Fantasias in 4 parts: IX Fantasia in A minor, Z.740

Britten: Three Divertimenti for String Quartet

Purcell: The History of Timon of Athens, Z.632: Curtain Tune on a Ground

Olli Mustonen: Nonetto II

Starting with the expansive and generous Strauss sextet and venturing into the sound worlds of Thomas Demenga, Purcell, Britten and Olli Mustonen, there is something for everyone in this varied and fun programme.

Venue: Voltahalle, Basel

 Contact us

voltakammermusik@gmail.com

+41772777129

  • Voltahalle

    Ampèreplatz, 4056 Basel
    Schweiz

  • If you would like to learn more about our festival or enquire about specific needs - don’t hesitate to contact through email or by phone. We’d like our festival to be accessible by all, so do let us know how we can make this possible!

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