The 2026 program

The program of classicAscona 2026 includes about fifty events. These include nineteen high-level concerts featuring symphonic and chamber music ensembles, choirs and recitals, five concerts entitled “Young Constellation” featuring outstanding young talents, and eighteen concerts (free admission) as part of the new classicAscona academy. These will be joined by master classes and workshops ranging from choral singing to baroque music. There will also be six interdisciplinary projects combining music with literature, cuisine and nature. Participating orchestras and ensembles include the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Camerata Salzburg, Basel Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, Il Giardino Armonico, I Barocchisti conducted by Diego Fasolis, and Tenebrae Choir London. Soloists include Cecilia Bartoli, Richard Galliano, Nemanja Radulović and Lucas & Arthur Jussen. The three Artists in Residence 2026 are Vilde Frang, Julia Lezhneva and Sol Gabetta.