The Basel Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1984, has captured global attention with its versatility on period and modern instruments. Felix Mendelssohn’s youthful string symphonies frame its exploration of two Bach concertos with Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang, praised by The Times for her ‘vividly emotional’ playing, as soloist.

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Bach and Felix Mendelssohn

Wigmore Hall

H-MOLL-MESSE (Wh.)

St. Gumbertus Church

B-Minor Mass

Orchestra Concert 3

Ansbach Residence

The Liberation of Mozart

Saanen Church

The Basel Chamber Orchestra is one of the most respected ensembles across the globe, appearing regularly at every prominent chamber music festival and in international concert halls such as the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris and the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. Voted Best Ensemble at the 2008 Echo Klassik Awards, this Swiss chamber group has consistently received praise for its performances combining historical period pieces and contemporary works.

Basel Chamber Orchestra

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

On the occasion of its centenary (it was founded in 1926 by the Swiss conductor, patron, and industrialist Paul Sacher), the prestigious Basel Chamber Orchestra is making its first stop in Liège. A major interpreter of Viennese classicism, it will perform Mozart's Symphony No. 31 , written at the age of 22 in Paris, as well as his emblematic "Turkish" Concerto, with South American violinist Bomsori Kim, a new star on the Deutsche Grammophon label. True to its history of interpreting contemporary works (having premiered pieces by Bartók, Stravinsky, and Honegger), the Orchestra will perform the new work of American composer Mike Svoboda.

Mozart, Parisian Symphony

Philharmonic Hall of Liege

He was said to be brittle, sensuous, didactic, neoclassical. We still encounter prejudices against Hindemith. Why? When his music is accessible and honest, challenging, full of joy and dynamism. It was probably National Socialism, with its accusation of left-wing cultural Bolshevism, that has permanently damaged Hindemith to this day and ensures that he continues to be under-recognized in concert life. We're putting that to rest, once and for all! And present the versatile, tragic, serious, and humorous Hindemith. He is so much more than a prelude to the incredible Franz Schubert: an hour of C major.

Basel Chamber Orchestra with Vilde Fang

Stadtcasino Basel

He was not yet 15 years old when Mendelssohn Bartholdy was already able to present twelve short so-called string symphonies. They were already far more than compositional finger exercises and caused open-mouthed performances at the distinguished concerts in his parents' garden hall (with professional musicians from the royal court orchestra!). And then Bach: musical demands on the performer? Oh yes! Precision, logical phrasing, teamwork, and a soaring sound. Perfectly suited to Vilde Frang. And his popularity among the audience? Ten!

Idols

Don Bosco Basel

Bach's violin concertos touch the soul deeply and again and again—especially when played by Vilde Frang in her incomparable style. Accompanied by Grieg's homage to the writer Holberg, the Goethe of the North.