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Programme

Thursday

13.07

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KARAOKE LYRIQUE
from La dona è mobile to Bohemian Rhapsody
An opera star walks into a karaoke bar … or in this case, the singers of the Verbier Festival Academy's Atelier Lyrique. With a little dutch courage, these singers get the ball rolling in this open-mic karaoke evening that is a must-attend warm-up to UNLTD's summer programme.

Thursday 13 July 2023 21:30 to 23:30  —  Bar Le Crock no Name

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Saturday

15.07

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS I
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Saturday 15 July 2023 10:30 to 12:30  —  streets of verbier

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SABINE ET SIMON RACONTENT BEETHOVEN
A new duo to discover classical music with your family (fr).
Explorer Sabine Quindou and pianist Simon Zaoui form a unique duo to help young audiences uncover the mysteries of music, the history of instruments and the life and work of great composers. Today they introduce us to Ludwig van Beethoven. 

Saturday 15 July 2023 15:30 to 16:30  —  cinéma de verbier

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS II
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Saturday 15 July 2023 16:00 to 18:00  —  streets of verbier

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CHARLOTTE GARDNER
talk in english
Music journalist Charlotte Gardner prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Verbier Festival Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins. Free shuttle bus to Salle des Combins at 18:10.

Saturday 15 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  Cordelette

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Sunday

16.07

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS III
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and around town where you’d least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Sunday 16 July 2023 10:30 to 12:30  —  streets of verbier

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INNOVATIONS IN CONCERT CURATION
Talk in English
How do artists design their concert programmes in this day and age? Much more than a simple list of classical works, a concert programme can be an opportunity to innovate and offer the audience surprising and unexpected emotions and reactions. Discussion in English

Sunday 16 July 2023 14:00 to 15:30  —  Shed. HOTEL

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SABINE ET SIMON RACONTENT GERSHWIN
A new duo to discover classical music with your family (fr).
Explorer Sabine Quindou and pianist Simon Zaoui form a unique duo to help young audiences uncover the mysteries of music, the history of instruments and the life and work of great composers. Today they introduce us to George Gershwin.

Sunday 16 July 2023 15:30 to 16:30  —  cinéma de verbier

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS IV
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Sunday 16 July 2023 16:00 to 18:00  —  streets of verbier

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Mathieu Herzog
conférence en français – vous trouvez ça classique ?
Rejoignez le chef l'orchestre Mathieu Herzog qui prépare le public francophone au concert Mainstage du Verbier Festival à la Salle des Combins ce soir à la manière de son concept « Vous trouvez ça classique ».

Sunday 16 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  café schubert

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SHEKU-KANNEH MASON + HARRY BAKER
A fresh take on everything from Bach to Herbie Hancock
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason teams up with jazz pianist-composer Harry Baker for an evening that truly breaks the mold, featuring  classical favourites, popular songs, jazz standards, and improvisations. 

Sunday 16 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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Monday

17.07

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LES PETITS MÉLOMANES
Even a five-year-old can appreciate a masterclass; it just takes a little preparation.
Even a 5-year old can appreciate an Academy masterclass. UNLTD is here to guide pairs of children and parents on how to attend, listen and watch. Children and parents who take part in this workshop must be available to attend the first hour of the Academy violin masterclass at 09:30 on 18 July at Chalet Orny.

Monday 17 July 2023 13:45 to 14:45  —  Académie de musique des Combins

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Tuesday

18.07

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LES PETITS MÉLOMANES
Even a five-year-old can appreciate a masterclass; it just takes a little preparation
Even a 5-year old can appreciate an Academy masterclass. UNLTD is here to guide pairs of children and parents on how to attend, listen and watch. Children and parents who take part in this workshop must be available to attend the first hour of the Academy cello masterclass at 10:15 on 19 July at Téléverbier.

Tuesday 18 July 2023 13:45 to 14:45  —  Académie de musique des Combins

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LA COLLECTION AUDIOVISUELLE DU VF : UN TRÉSOR UNIQUE
Talk in French
Over the past 30 years, the Verbier Festival has built up an exceptional archive, one of the most important of its kind. It now looks to put this resource to use.  The « echo » project, which will be developed over several years, aims to be at the centre of a network of innovation that opens up a new future for classical music. This discussion in the ideaLAB brings together two key players in the development of « echo », Alain Dufaux from EPFL's Centre d'Innovation dans les Patrimoines Culturels, and Nicolas Henchoz from the EPFL+ECAL Lab.

Tuesday 18 July 2023 14:00 to 15:30  —  Shed. HOTEL

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HANNAH CHAN-HARTLEY
talk in english – visual learning guide
Join our Musicologist-in-Residence Hannah-Chan Hartley as she prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Verbier Festival Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins using her innovative Visual Listening Guide.

Tuesday 18 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  café chopin

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PAUL COLOMB – BLEUE QUINTET
Five cellos and an incredible musical journey
Between exacerbated lyricism, mystical sounds inspired by Indian music and hypnotic rhythms, this quintet, which strives to create bridges between different musical styles, practices an original mix of electronic production and neo-classical music composed and arranged by Paul Colomb.

Tuesday 18 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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Wednesday

19.07

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LES PETITS MÉLOMANES
Even a five-year-old can appreciate a masterclass; it just takes a little preparation
Even a 5-year old can appreciate an Academy masterclass. UNLTD is here to guide pairs of children and parents on how to attend, listen and watch. Children and parents who take part in this workshop must be available to attend the first hour of the Academy piano masterclass at 09:30 on 20 July at the Hameau.

Wednesday 19 July 2023 13:45 to 14:45  —  Académie de musique des Combins

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ADVANCES IN AUDIO TECHNOLOGY
Talk in English
Audio technology continues to evolve, including the development of spatial audio systems that are now accessible to everyone. Well-known for his work with Howard Shore and Peter Jackson on the scores for The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Hobbit Trilogy, London-based audio engineer Mark Willsher brings his diverse background in film scoring, record production, and software development to the ideaLAB and takes stock of the latest technologies. Participants will be invited to experience spatial audio first-hand after the talk.

Wednesday 19 July 2023 14:00 to 15:30  —  Shed. HOTEL

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Thursday

20.07

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HANNAH CHAN-HARTLEY
talk in english – visual learning guide
Join our Musicologist-in-Residence Hannah-Chan Hartley as she prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Verbier Festival Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins using her innovative Visual Listening Guide.

Thursday 20 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  café chopin

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Friday

21.07

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FRANCESCO TRISTANO
piano electro
Pianist and electro musician Francesco Tristano mixes electronic rhythms and classical melodies in a clever contemporary tangle, powerful and delicate at the same time. Just try to resist diving into the sound or dancing for that matter! 

Friday 21 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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Saturday

22.07

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS V
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Saturday 22 July 2023 10:30 to 12:30  —  streets of verbier

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NOLA KIN
Montreux Jazz Swiss Rising Talent 2022
The folk-pop of Nola Kin—the solo project of Zurich-based singer-songwriter Carla Fellinger—is more used to late-night than early-morning concerts. She opens the festivities of hoplà, this full-day of free concerts in the heart of the green alpine pastures of La Chaux. Delicately dreamy and sometimes even a little wild, the music of Carla Fellinger (real name) will be your sound energy bar and an unexpected morning musical treat

Saturday 22 July 2023 11:00 to 12:00  —  La Chaux

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ensemble transmusica feat. Merve Akyildiz
urban Middle Eastern fusion
ensemble transmusica’s mission is to create a space where diversity is celebrated and music transcends borders. In this hoplà performance, the ensemble leads a musical journey through Turkey, Bulgaria and Morocco, showing the wide range of new compositions by its musicians and the exciting soundscapes these cultures have to offer. Its unique musical fusion is complemented by Turkish pianist and singer Merve Akyildiz who joins as soloist on this occasion.

Saturday 22 July 2023 12:15 to 13:15  —  La Chaux

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AYANNA WITTER JOHNSON
the very definition of eclectic soul
Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, pianist and cellist. She has a phenomenal mastery for seamlessly crossing the boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B, to imprint her unique musical signature with her virtuosic tap, strum and bow with her cello into her sound and vibe. A unique opportunity to see a true star on the rise.

Saturday 22 July 2023 13:30 to 14:30  —  La Chaux

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RECOMPOSED BY MAX RICHTER: VIVALDI, THE FOUR SEASONS
classical music’s most famous work with a side of synth
Max Richter's visionary reboot of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has been a worldwide phenomenon. While the composer discarded 75 per cent of Vivaldi's original composition, the parts he does use are phased and looped, emphasising a grounding in postmodern and minimalist music. A refreshing and captivating way to celebrate the Academy's 30th birthday featuring Academy string players and alumna Mari Samuelsen.

Saturday 22 July 2023 14:45 to 15:45  —  La Chaux

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS VI
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Saturday 22 July 2023 16:00 to 18:00  —  streets of verbier

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BACAO RHYTHM & STEEL BAND
Mysterious steel pan funk by founding members of Mighty Mocambos
Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, the mysterious steel pan outfit hailing from Hamburg, has amassed a cult following around the globe. Covering songs that span genres and range from mega hits to album cuts, they make them their own with their unique approach to the traditional steel pans of Trinidad and Tobago. Pack your dancing shoes for this closing hoplà concert at La Chaux.

Saturday 22 July 2023 16:00 to 17:00  —  La Chaux

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Sunday

23.07

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LES PETITS MÉLOMANES
Even a five-year-old can attend a 'grown-up' concert; it just takes a little preparation.
Attending a classical music concert when you're only 5 years old may seem a stretch. Luckily, kids can count on UNLTD to help them and their parents get the most out of the great tradition of classical music. Children and parents who take part in this workshop must be available to attend the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra concert on the same day at 14:30 at Salle des Combins.

Sunday 23 July 2023 10:00 to 11:00  —  Académie de musique des Combins

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS VII
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Sunday 23 July 2023 10:30 to 12:30  —  streets of verbier

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS VIII
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Sunday 23 July 2023 16:00 to 18:00  —  streets of verbier

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note venue change: cordelette
CHARLOTTE GARDNER
talk in english
Music journalist Charlotte Gardner prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Verbier Festival Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins. Free shuttle bus to Salle des Combins at 18:10.

Sunday 23 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  Cordelette

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Monday

24.07

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PEDJA MUZIJEVIC / BASIC INSTINCTS
Pedja Mužijevic
They tell us that music is the universal language, but what does that really mean? Pianist Pedja Muzijevic leads this interactive performance with a wide range of short piano works and asks very specific questions that will encourage audiences to react to music with basic instincts There are no right or wrong answers and there is no need for any knowledge about music. Let your imagination run wild and let’s see how universal language of music really is.

Monday 24 July 2023 11:15 to 12:30  —  taratata

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Tuesday

25.07

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STORYTELLERS : LE VOYAGE DES MUSICIENS DE BRÊME
Family show in the heart of nature (fr)
Accompany an adventurous donkey, dog, cat and rooster on their journey to Bremen to join the municipal orchestra. This interactive walk through the forest ends with a narrated musical performance of the classic Grimm Brothers tale, The Town Musicians of Bremen.

Tuesday 25 July 2023 10:00 to 12:00  —  le hatay shelter

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MUSICOLOGY MEETS AUGMENTED REALITY
Talk in English
Using augmented reality together with her innovative 'Visual Listening Guides', musicologist Hannah Chan-Hartley invites the public to enrich their listening and understanding of orchestral music in unexpected and engaging ways. Here she explores Beethoven's Fifth Symphony through the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra’s recent release, in an interactive experience that combines the visual power of print with rich digital content.

Tuesday 25 July 2023 14:00 to 15:30  —  Shed. HOTEL

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MATHIEU HERZOG / VOUS TROUVEZ ÇA CLASSIQUE ?
talk in english
Join conductor Mathieu Herzog as he prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins through his popular 'Vous trouvez ça classique' performance-lecture format.

Tuesday 25 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  café chopin

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RACHMANINOFF AT THE COTTON CLUB
Un programme tiré à quatre épingles
In the Roaring 20s, New York was a hub for the greatest classical and jazz musicians. Gershwin, Ellington, Ravel, Stravinsky and even Rachmaninoff, whose 150th anniversary we commemorate this year, could well have shared a table at the legendary Cotton Club. Imagine the jam-night that could have been!

Tuesday 25 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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Wednesday

26.07

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DINU MIHAILESCU / ROMERICAN AVANT-GARDE
A bridge between American and Romanian Avant-Gardes for solo piano
Adept at creating strong auditive and sensorial experiences, pianist Dinu Mihailescu presents a powerful avant-garde solo piano works by some of the greatest American composers, punctuated by Romanian pieces in a sort of unlikely transatlantic musical bridge.

Wednesday 26 July 2023 11:30 to 12:45  —  taratata

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EVGENY KISSIN: ARTISTS & POLITICAL RESPONSIBILITY
In view of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine—and thus also against a free Europe—Evgeny Kissin speaks with Dietmar Mueller-Elmau about the political responsibility of artists and music as a medium for rapprochement and reconciliation.

Wednesday 26 July 2023 14:00 to 15:30  —  hameau forum

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HANNAH CHAN-HARTLEY
talk in english
Join our Musicologist-in-Residence Hannah-Chan Hartley as she prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Verbier Festival Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins using her innovative Visual Listening Guide.

Wednesday 26 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  café chopin

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MARI SAMUELSEN CARTE BLANCHE
A meditative and energising journey
In Mari Samuelsen's musical world, there are no barriers between the music of contemporary composers and the classics. Her adventurous approach to programming finds its way onto the Concert Club stage for a collaboration with the musicians of the Verbier Festival Academy in a programme that includes music by Philip Glass, Laura Massoto, Meredi, Max Richter and Caroline Shaw.

Wednesday 26 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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AFTER HOURS WITH GABRIEL PROKOFIEV
Composer, producer and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev ushers in the wee hours of the morning with an conventional set of left-field classical, electronic, and contemporary-classical remixes that will make you shake that thang!

Wednesday 26 July 2023 23:59 to 01:45  —  taratata

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Thursday

27.07

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GABRIEL PROKOFIEV PASTORAL 21 RECORD LAUNCH
Talk in English with Live performance
Gabriel Prokofiev's latest album, Pastoral 21, is the culmination of a collaboration with UNLTD and the UNLTD Collective. Prokofiev discusses the project and performs selections from the album with cellist Alfredo Ferre. CD signing after the presentation.

Thursday 27 July 2023 14:00 to 15:30  —  Shed. HOTEL

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CABARET KLEZMER
Jonathan Leibovitz, Quatuor Agate / Klezmer fever takes over the Concert Club
Traditional and contemporary, melancholic and festive, Klezmer music expresses a vast palette of toe-tapping sensations. For this frenetic and irresistible evening, clarinetist Jonathan Leibovitz and his friends from Quatuor Agate invite you immerse yourselves in the feverish atmosphere of our cabaret.

Thursday 27 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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Friday

28.07

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CINÉ-SPECTACLE STORYTELLERS
The famous story of The Town Musicians of Bremen put to music and animation (fr)
You're invited to join a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster embark on a great adventure. This narrated participative and multidisciplinary show recounts the famous Grimm tale of the Town Musicians of Bremen and features illustrations created by children in Storytellers workshops throughout the week and from schools across the region.

Friday 28 July 2023 10:30 to 11:30  —  cinéma de verbier

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HANNAH CHAN-HARTLEY
talk in english
Join our Musicologist-in-Residence Hannah-Chan Hartley as she prepares English-speaking audiences for tonight's Verbier Festival Mainstage concert at Salle des Combins. Free shuttle bus to Salle des Combins at 18:10.

Friday 28 July 2023 17:30 to 18:10  —  Cordelette

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CATHERINE D'OEX
Burlesque
Catherine d'Oex, a regular at the famous drag queen cabaret Chez Maman in Brussels is one of UNLTD favourite 'drôles d'oiseaux'. Adorned with with XXL jewellery and with an air of Jacqueline Maillan, she returns to the Concert Club by popular demand to sing the great repertoire of French popular song, this time in the company of guitarist Germain Umdenstock.

Friday 28 July 2023 22:00 to 23:30  —  taratata

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Saturday

29.07

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS IX
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Saturday 29 July 2023 10:30 to 12:30  —  streets of verbier

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RENEÉ FLEMING'S 'MUSIC & MIND'
Talk in English
Beyond her remarkable vocal talent, Renée Fleming is a fervent advocate for research at the intersection of the arts and health, a commitment that was recently recognised by her appointment as World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health. Her ’Music and Mind’ presentations invite leading neuroscientists, researchers, physicians, music therapists, educators and universities to present their research and discuss their experiences.

Saturday 29 July 2023 14:30 to 16:00  —  hameau forum

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS X
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Saturday 29 July 2023 16:00 to 18:00  —  streets of verbier

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Sunday

30.07

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS XI
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Sunday 30 July 2023 10:30 to 12:30  —  streets of verbier

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MUSIC ON THE STREETS XII
Buskers hit the streets of Verbier
Street musicians shake up the resort with their surprising concerts and original shows. Discover them on a street corner, in a small square, and likely wherever you'd least expect! Hats and guitar cases will be open to collect your generous tokens of appreciation!

Sunday 30 July 2023 16:00 to 18:00  —  streets of verbier

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