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Tue 25.08.2026
BARTOK Rhapsodie Nr. 2 für Violine und Klavier Sz 89
KURTAG Zeichen, Spiele und Botschaften (Jelek, játékok és üzenetek)
BARTOK 44 Duos für zwei Violinen Sz 98 (Auswahl)
KURTAG Játékok (Spiele) für Klavier solo (Auswahl)
KURTAG Tre pezzi für Violine und Klavier op. 14e
LIGETI Ballade und Tanz (Baladă şi joc) für zwei Violinen
BARTOK Contrasts für Violine, Klarinette und Klavier Sz 111
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MOZART Klarinettenquintett A-Dur KV 581 — „Stadler-Quintett“
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Violine
Jonian Ilias Kadesha, Violine
Lawrence Power, Viola
Sol Gabetta, Violoncello
Reto Bieri, Klarinette
Olga Pashchenko, Klavier
Wed 26.08.2026
SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke für Violoncello und Klavier op. 73
MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY
Lied ohne Worte E-Dur op. 19/1 (Bearbeitung für Violoncello und Klavier)
Lied ohne Worte g-Moll op. 19/6 — „Venezianisches Gondellied“ (Bearbeitung für Violoncello und Klavier)
Lied ohne Worte für Violoncello und Klavier D-Dur op. 109
BRAHMS Sonate für Violoncello und Klavier Nr. 1 e-Moll op. 38
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BRAHMS
„Feldeinsamkeit“ aus Sechs Lieder für tiefere Stimme op. 86/2 (Bearbeitung für Violoncello und Klavier)
„Wie Melodien zieht es mir leise durch den Sinn“ aus Fünf Lieder für tiefere Stimme op. 105/1 (Bearbeitung für Violoncello und Klavier)
Intermezzo A-Dur aus Sechs Klavierstücke op. 118/2 (Bearbeitung für Violoncello und Klavier)
MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY Sonate für Violoncello und Klavier D-Dur op. 58
Kristian Bezuidenhout, piano
Mon 28.09.2026
MASTERCLASS
Sol Gabetta, Violoncello 28. September – 1. Oktober 2026
Selection process: based on application with videos (3 different pieces), evaluated by a faculty member in collaboration with the festival management
Performances: one academy final concert featuring the participants
Schedule per masterclass:
Day 1: arrival and welcome
Day 2 to Day 4: lessons (each student receives 30 minutes of instruction)
Day 5: final concert
The masterclasses take place at the Collegio Papio and are open to the public free of charge. A detailed schedule will be published on this website in summer.
Mon 05.10.2026
MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY
Cello Sonata No. 1 in B flat Op. 45
Song without Words in E Op. 19b No. 1
Song without Words in G minor ‘Venetianisches Gondellied’ Op. 19b No. 6
Song Without Words Op. 109
SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke Op. 73
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BRAHMS
Feldeinsamkeit Op. 86 No. 2 (arranged for cello and piano)
Wie Melodien zieht es mir Op. 105 No. 1 (arranged for cello and piano)
Intermezzo in A Op. 118 No. 2 (arranged for cello and piano)
Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38
Kristian Bezuidenhout, pianoforte
Tue 20.10.2026
LECLAIR Tambourin in C
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: VIII Valse bavaroise,
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: XI Toccatina all'inglese
BACH Prelude in G, BWV 860
COLLRizoma
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Cello
BACH Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786 (selection)
PatKop Ghiribizzi (selection)
LIGETI Hommage à Hilding Rosenberg
XENAKIS Dhipli Zyia for Violin and Cello
C.P.E. BACH Presto in C minor, H230 Wq. 114/3
KODALY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
Mon 26.10.2026
LECLAIR Tambourin in C
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: VIII Valse bavaroise,
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: XI Toccatina all'inglese
BACH Prelude in G, BWV 860
COLLRizoma
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Cello
BACH Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786 (selection)
PatKop Ghiribizzi (selection)
LIGETI Hommage à Hilding Rosenberg
XENAKIS Dhipli Zyia for Violin and Cello
C.P.E. BACH Presto in C minor, H230 Wq. 114/3
KODALY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
Tue 27.10.2026
LECLAIR Tambourin in C
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: VIII Valse bavaroise,
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: XI Toccatina all'inglese
BACH Prelude in G, BWV 860
COLLRizoma
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Cello
BACH Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786 (selection)
PatKop Ghiribizzi (selection)
LIGETI Hommage à Hilding Rosenberg
XENAKIS Dhipli Zyia for Violin and Cello
C.P.E. BACH Presto in C minor, H230 Wq. 114/3
KODALY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
Thu 29.10.2026
Seoul (KOR) Seoul Arts Center
LECLAIR Tambourin in C
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: VIII Valse bavaroise,
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: XI Toccatina all'inglese
BACH Prelude in G, BWV 860
COLLRizoma
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Cello
BACH Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786 (selection)
PatKop Ghiribizzi (selection)
LIGETI Hommage à Hilding Rosenberg
XENAKIS Dhipli Zyia for Violin and Cello
C.P.E. BACH Presto in C minor, H230 Wq. 114/3
KODALY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7
Patricis Kopatchinskaja, violin
Mon 02.11.2026
LECLAIR Tambourin in C
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: VIII Valse bavaroise,
WIDMANN 24 Duos for Violin and Cello, Vol. 2: XI Toccatina all'inglese
BACH Prelude in G, BWV 860
COLLRizoma
RAVEL Sonata for Violin and Cello
BACH Fifteen Two-Part Inventions, BWV 772-786 (selection)
PatKop Ghiribizzi (selection)
LIGETI Hommage à Hilding Rosenberg
XENAKIS Dhipli Zyia for Violin and Cello
C.P.E. BACH Presto in C minor, H230 Wq. 114/3
KODALY Duo for Violin and Cello, Op.7
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, violin
Sun 06.12.2026
DEBUSSY „Ibéria“ – Suite Nr. 2 aus „Images pour Orchestre“
SAINT-SAENS Konzert für Violoncello und Orchester Nr. 2 d-moll op. 119
SAINT-SAENS Konzert für Violoncello und Orchester Nr. 1 a-moll op. 33
DEBUSSY „La Mer“
Les Siècles
Antonello Manacorda, conductor
Tue 08.12.2026
DEBUSSY „Ibéria“ – Suite Nr. 2 aus „Images pour Orchestre“
SAINT-SAENS Konzert für Violoncello und Orchester Nr. 2 d-moll op. 119
SAINT-SAENS Konzert für Violoncello und Orchester Nr. 1 a-moll op. 33
DEBUSSY „La Mer“
Les Siècles
Antonello Manacorda, conductor