The Verbier Festival's core concept, 'Rencontres inédites' (New encounters), aims to create unique musical moments by bringing together artists who have rarely or never performed together.
Historical Context
The festival was created to offer a contrast to urban classical music festivals, utilizing Verbier's natural environment at an altitude of 1500 meters as a retreat.
Interpretation
The Verbier Festival Orchestra, founded in 2000, is composed of young musicians from around the world, selected through a rigorous audition process with only 3-5% acceptance.
Recording & Production
This album features live recordings from various concerts at the Verbier Festival, capturing the electricity shared during these performances.
Album & Artwork
This album celebrates 25 years of the Verbier Festival, an annual classical music festival held in the Swiss Alps.
Composition History
The Verbier Festival was founded by Swede Martin Engstroem, who conceived the idea after falling in love with Verbier during winter skiing trips.
Performer Biography
Pianist Evgeny Kissin has been exceptionally loyal to the Verbier Festival, performing there almost every summer since its opening season in 1994.
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