Concert and exhibition opening presented by Concerts Aurore Basel
Works by Hansheinz Schneeberger, Ravel and others
Dmitry Smirnov, violin
Jean-Jacques Dunki, piano
Matthieu Gutbub, cello
Maison 44, Basel
22Thu · Oct 2026
Mizmorim Festival – Patrons' EveningMizmorim Kammermusik Festival
Steve Reich
Private event
Basel
23Fri · Oct 2026 · 20:00
VOLTA Kammermusikfest – Between Shadows
George Crumb – Black Angels: Thirteen Images from the Dark Land
Antonio Vivaldi – In furore iustissimae irae
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135: III. Lento assai
Dmitry Smirnov with Sophie Williams, Alinka Rowe, Martin Egidi, Anna-Lena Elbert, Ayla Sahin, Edgar Francis, Nicolas Altstaedt and members of the VOLTA Collective
Voltahalle, Basel
24Sat · Oct 2026 · 20:00
VOLTA Kammermusikfest – Fever DreamsVOLTA Collective
Ludwig van Beethoven – “Kreutzer” Sonata in A major, Op. 47, arranged for string sextet
Dmitry Smirnov and Ayla Sahin, violins
Connie Pharoah, viola
Mon-Puo Lee and Martin Egidi, cellos
Hans Greve, double bass
Voltahalle, Basel
25Sun · Oct 2026 · 16:00
Fröhlichtag – Chamber Music Recital
Friedrich Theodor Fröhlich – Sonata for Violin and Piano in B-flat major (1826)
Walter Courvoisier – Suite for Solo Violin in E major, Op. 31 No. 5
Friedrich Theodor Fröhlich – Piano Sonata in A major, Op. 11
Dmitry Smirnov, violin
Volodymyr Lavrynenko, piano
Reformierte Stadtkirche, Brugg
31Sat · Oct 2026 · 19:00
Dmitry Smirnov & Kirill Zvegintsov
Works by Leo Ornstein, George Antheil, Anton Koshelev (world premiere) and Béla Bartók
Dmitry Smirnov, violins, electric toothbrush and synthesizer
Kirill Zvegintsov, piano, drums and sopilka
Am Ausserberg 77, Riehen
November 2026
07Sat · Nov 2026 · 19:30
Kammerorchester Basel – Einfach oder doppelt
Béla Bartók – Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
Beat Furrer – Sinfonia concertante (2026), world premiere
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
Pierre Bleuse, conductor
Kammerorchester Basel
Dmitry Smirnov, concert master
Stadtcasino, Basel
08Sun · Nov 2026 · 17:00
Kammerorchester Basel, Pierre-Laurent Aimard & Pierre Bleuse
Beat Furrer – New orchestral work, conducted by the composer
Béla Bartók – Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73
Orquestra Clássica de EspinhoOrquestra Clássica de Espinho
Prokofiev, Concert n.2 for Violin and Orchestra
Bartók, Rhapsody n.2 for Violin and Orchestra
Paweł Kapuła, conductor
Auditório de Espinho, Academia, Espinho
10Thu · Sep 2026 · 19:30
Familienkonzert «Peter und der Wolf»
Sergei Prokofjew «Peter und der Wolf» op. 67 (Arr. für Ensemble von Wolfgang Renz)
Dmitry Smirnov (Violine), Janne Thomsen (Flöte), Céline Moinet (Oboe), Reto Bieri (Klarinette), Bram van Sambeek (Fagott), Zora Slokar (Horn), Benjamin Engeli (Klavier)
Noëmi Dittli Vermittlung
Reformierte Stadtkirche, Kirchplatz, 5200 Brugg
08Tue · Sep 2026 · 19:30
Brugg Festival 2026
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Streichquintett Nr. 4 g-Moll
Sergei Prokofjew: Quintett g-Moll, op. 39
Robert Schumann: Klavierquartett Es-Dur, op. 47
Reformierte Stadtkirche, Kirchplatz, 5200 Brugg
02Wed 2 Sep – Wed 9 Sep 2026
Tour | Julia Lezhneva
Kammerorchester Basel
Julia Lezhneva, soprano
Dmitry Smirnov, Leitung & Violine
02 Sep - Gstaad Menuhin Festival - Kirche Saanen (CH)
04 Sep - Frauenkirche, Dresden (DE)
07 Sep - Markgräfliches Opernhaus, Bayreuth (DE)
09 Sep - Martinskirche, Basel (CH)
19Wed 19 Aug – Sat 22 Aug 2026
Tour | Fazıl Say
19 Aug - Palazzo dei Congressi - Stresa (IT)
20 Aug - Teatro Kursaal - Merano (IT)
22 Aug - Stadtcasino - Basel (CH)
Kammerorchester Basel & Bar Avni, conductor
Fazıl Say, piano
Dmitry Smirnov, concert master
15Sat · Aug 2026 · 17:00
Davos Festival Abschlusskonzert
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Rien ne va plus mit Werken von Guillaume Connesson, Nico Muhly & Béla Bartók
Kongresszentrum Davos, CH
10Mon · Aug 2026 · 20:00
Festival du Toûno 2026Pianist Sergei Redkin
Claude Debussys Violinsonate in g-Moll (1917), Johann Sebastian Bachs Sonate Nr. 3 in C-Dur für Violine solo, BWV 1005, und Igor Strawinskys Divertimento aus Le Baiser de la fée
Sergei Redkin, Klavier
Dmitry Smirnov, Violine
Salle communale, Saint-Luc, 3961 Anniviers
15Wed 15 Jul – Fri 17 Jul 2026
Tour | Il Giardino Armonico in AustriaSoprano Julia Lezhneva & Countertenor Alois Mühlbacher
Works by Joseph Haydn, Steve Reich & George Enescu. For this special program Dmitry Smirnov will play his violin(Haydn, Smith), the viola(Enescu) and piano(Reich).
Aula der Neuen Universität, Heidelberg
23Sun · Feb 2025 · 20:30
"A tutto Bach"with Flavio Losco, Luca PIanca, Wiener Sängerknaben & Ensemble Claudiana
Uccelini - Sinfonia boscareccia La Granciflora, Op.8 No.26
Vivaldi - La Notte
Vivaldi - Quatro Stagioni
EGLISE SAINT MARTIN
22Sun · Sep 2024 · 17:00
Oratorienchorwith Basel Chamber Orchestra, Fritz Krämer, Seda Amir-Karayan & Oratorienchor Baselland
Johannes Brahms, Schicksalslied, op. 54
Gustav Mahler, "Urlicht" 4. Satz aus der 2. Sinfonie
Johannes Brahms, Alt-Rhapsodie op. 53
Gustav Mahler, "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen"
Max Reger, Der 100. Psalm op. 106
Martinskirche Basel,
08Sun · Sep 2024 · 11:00
FESTIVAL JEUNES INTERPRÈTESwith Katarina Leskovar (Violoncello) mit Alina Rowe (Viola)
Wildt’sches Haus am Petersplatz
08Sun · Sep 2024 · 17:00
'The Goldberg Project'Alfredo Ferre & Miriam Toews
The 'Goldberg Project' is a journey of sound combining classical, electronic and spiritual healing music. Inspired by the historical backdrop of Bach's Goldberg Variations, this project seeks to curate an intimate concert experience, providing a space to unwind and evolve.
Alfredo Ferre violoncello, piano, electronics
Dmitry Smirnov violine
Miriam Toews viola
Hôtel Victoria, Glion
17Sat · Aug 2024 · 20:00
Antonio Vivaldi & Joseph Haydn at Stresa FestivalIl Giardino Armonico & Giovanni Antonini
F.J. HAYDN, Sinfonia n. 52 in do min. Hob I:52
A. VIVALDI, Concerto in re maggiore per violino, archi e basso continuo “Grosso Mogul” RV 208; Concerto in si bem. magg. per violino, archi e basso continuo RV 368
F.J. HAYDN, Sinfonia n. 44 in mi min. “Trauer-Symphonie” (Sinfonia funebre)
Stresa Festival Hall Piazzale Europa – Stresa
14Wed · Aug 2024 · 20:30
Politeiawith Ann Lepage, Jeremy Bager, Samuel Niederhauser and Denis Linnik
playing Constantin Regamey (1907–1982) Quintett
KONGRESSZENTRUM DAVOS
13Tue · Aug 2024 · 15:30
VerbundenSolo
Grażyna Bacewicz (1909–1969) Violin Sonata N2
KIRCHE ST. MARTIN FILISUR
12Mon · Aug 2024 · 20:30
Zwei Saitenwith Chiara Jarrell
performing Per Nørgård (*1932) Zwei Saiten eine Stimme & Fragment V
KIRCHNER MUSEUM DAVOS
11Sun · Aug 2024 · 17:30
Willkommen im Paradieswith Sandro Meszaros, Josefa Schmidt and Paul Ebert
playing Gabriella Smith (*1991) Anthozoa
KIRCHE ST. JOHANN
10Sat · Aug 2024 · 20:30
Überdosiswith Tjasha Gafner
playing Richard Strauss (1864–1949) anz der sieben Schleier, aus Salome, op. 54
KONGRESSZENTRUM DAVOS
10Sat · Aug 2024 · 15:00
Marslandungwith Samuel Niederhauser
playing William Herschel (1738–1822) Sonate Nr. 1 G-Dur für Violine und Violoncello
Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium Davos, CH
08Thu · Aug 2024 · 20:30
Davoser ZauberbergeWith Leonid Surkov and Denis Linnik
playing August Klughardt (1847–1902) 5 Schilflieder, op. 28 and Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Der Lindenbaum from Winterreise, D. 911 for viola, oboe and piano
Kongresszentrum, Davos, CH
05Mon · Aug 2024 · 20:30
Frankensteinwith Chiara Sannicandro and Josefa Schmidt
playing Moritz Moszkowski (1854–1925)
Suite, op. 71 for two violins and piano
Kongresszentrum, Davos, CH
04Sun · Aug 2024 · 17:00
Unmusikalischwith Chiara Jarrell
Kafka-Fragmente, op. 24 by György Kurtág (*1926) (Selection)
Eisstadion, Davos, CH
04Sun · Aug 2024 · 11:00
Im Grunde Gutwith Leonid Surkov, Sandro Meszaros
Works by Helena Winkelman (*1974) and Grażyna Bacewicz (1909–1969)
Kirchner Museum, Davos, CH
02Fri · Aug 2024 · 19:30
Gstaad Menuhin Festival 2024 | KammermusikfestChamber music with Sol Gabetta & Sergio Ciomei
Works by Franz Schubert, Jacques Offenbach, Auguste-Joseph Franchomme, Alexandre Batta, Gioacchino Rossini, Adrien-François Servais, Felix Mendelssohn &
and other works dedicated to Lisa Cristiani or performed by her. With recitation of contemporary documents in German and French.
Kirche Saanen, CH
26Sun · May 2024 · 17:00
Concert by 2 semi-finalists of the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2024Elodie Vignon, Pianist
Mathieu CRICKBOOM (1871–1947)
«Poème» Op. 10 (À Mariano Perelló)
Moderato – Andante – Piu Mosso (1905)
Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Sonate pour violon et piano en sol mineur, L. 140 (1917)
Allegro Vivo – Intermède – Finale. Très animé
Recital together with violinist Pauline van der Rest. Dmitry & Pauline are both semi-finalists of the Queen Elisabeth competition.
Église de Blabais, Glabais, Genappe
18Sat · May 2024 · 15:00
Queen Elisabeth Competition 2024Semi-Final
CHARLOTTE BRAY The Sun and Her Flowers
Tatiana Chernichka, pianist accompanist
Brussels
15Wed · May 2024 · 20:00
Queen Elisabeth Competition 2024Semi-Final
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Concerto n. 4 in D major KV 218
Brussels
08Wed · May 2024 · 20:50
Queen Elisabeth Competition 2024First Round
NICOLÒ PAGANINI Caprice n. 4 en ut mineur
EUGÈNE YSAŸE Sonate en ré mineur op. 27/3
CLARA SCHUMANN 3 Romanzen op. 22
NICOLÒ PAGANINI Caprice n. 7 en la mineur
NICOLÒ PAGANINI Caprice n. 17 en mi bémol majeur
Tatiana Chernichka, pianiste accompagnateur
Flagey, Brussels
22Fri · Mar 2024 · 19:30
«VIRTUOSE HÖHENFLÜGE»Collegium Musicum Basel
Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky, Violinkonzert in D-Dur, op. 35
Jean Sibelius 5. Sinfonie, op. 82
Kerem Hasan, Conductor
Stadtcasino Basel
01Fri · Mar 2024 · 19:30
Archipelewith Stav Szir (recitation)
Caprices by Hershel, Locatelli, Sciarrino and Paganini with storytelling
Basel (CH) Atelier von Zvi Szir
25Sun · Feb 2024 · 17:00
KafkaLaurie Hamiche, Soprano
On the 100th anniversary of the poet's death, the rarely heard chamber music jewel "Kafka Fragments" by the Hungarian composer György Kurtág.
Free entry.
Reformierte Kirche Wettingen
24Sat · Feb 2024 · 18:30
Chamber musicEnsemble Fratres
Quartets by Mendelssohn & Haydn
Église St François, Lausanne
18Sun · Feb 2024 · 17:00
KunstKreisLuzernMarco Scilironi, Pianist
Recital: Works by Robert Schumann, Joseph Joachim, Richard Gompertz. Between the pieces: Joseph Sieber reads the text Über den Künstler by Roland Marthaler.
Barocksaal Kloster Werthenstein, CH
21Sun · Jan 2024 · 17:00
WinterkonzertChamber music
Works by Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Turina and Franz Schubert. Replacement for Suyeon Kang.
Kirche Blumenstein
14Sun · Jan 2024
Stagioni Festival 2024 – Day 2Chamber music
Sound healing, meditation and works by Durey, Stravinsky, G. Benjamin, S. Reich, E. Ysaye.
With Dmitry Smirnov, Laurie Hamiche, Semion Gurevich, Agnieszka Skorupa, Alfredo Ferre, Alinka Rowe, Michael Schaffarczyk, Brandon Garbot
Il Poggio Montecastelli Via Maggio 9, Montecastelli Pisano PI, IT
13Sat · Jan 2024 · 11:00
Stagioni Festival 2024 – Day 1Chamber music
The Stagioni Festival is a modern and ancient music festival in a charming village on the top of a hill. Away from the urban hustle the guests enjoy high quality concerts, meet talented musicians and listen to rare works of great composers of past and present in an intimate atmosphere of an ancient castle.
Works by G. Ligeti, S. Reich, T. Merula, G.Kurtag.
With Dmitry Smirnov, Laurie Hamiche, Semion Gurevich, Agnieszka Skorupa, Alfredo Ferre, Alinka Rowe, Michael Schaffarczyk & Brandon Garbot
Il Poggio Montecastelli Via Maggio 9, Montecastelli Pisano PI, IT
06Sat · Jan 2024 · 19:30
Weill es Sünde istas concert master with Kammerorchester Basel
Works by Richard Strauss & Kurt Weill
Stadtcasino, Basel
04Thu · Jan 2024 · 19:30
KOB on Tour in Fribourgas concert master with Kammerorchester Basel
Details follow
Fribourg, Aula der Universität
01Mon · Jan 2024 · 17:00
«wenn ich mir was wünschen dürfte…»
Works by Richard Strauss, Manfred Honetschläger & Kurt Weill. As concert master with Kammerorchester Basel