The Geneva Chamber Orchestra gives its Christmas concert at Victoria Hall on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 7.30 pm. With the Big Up’ Band, it revisits pop and soul.
The story
The Geneva Chamber Orchestra was founded in 1992. It brings together thirty-nine musicians.
Each season follows a theme. The repertoire ranges from Baroque to the 19th century, with openings to other styles.
The orchestra works with the Grand Théâtre de Genève, the Lausanne Opera and several Geneva choirs.
It partners the Geneva International Music Competition and takes part in the City of Geneva Concerts series.
Raphaël Merlin is its artistic and music director. He conducted his first concert at its head on 26 September 2023.
Who organises it
The concert is organised by the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, with support from the City of Geneva. It takes place at Victoria Hall.
What to find
Raphaël Merlin conducts the orchestra and the Big Up’ Band, a brass ensemble. The programme pays tribute to Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Al Jarreau.
The lyrics are projected above the orchestra. The audience is invited to sing along.
The first half includes Soul Bossa Nova, Isn’t She Lovely, Ai No Corrida, Mornin’, Agua de Beber and Superstition.
The second half features Fingertips, Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough, Higher Ground, Jacaranda Bougainvillea, If It’s Magic, Boogie Down and Thriller.
Practical information
- Dates, Thursday 3 December 2026
- Times, 7.30 pm to 9 pm, with an interval
- Venue, Victoria Hall, rue du Général-Dufour 14, 1204 Geneva
- Age, all ages
- Tickets, Geneva Chamber Orchestra box office and City of Geneva Cultural Service (Grütli)
Links
- City of Geneva, event page
- Official Geneva Chamber Orchestra box office
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- City of Geneva, event page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Geneva Tourism, event page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Geneva International Music Competition, Geneva Chamber Orchestra page, accessed on 14 November 2026
- RSB Artists, page on Raphaël Merlin’s first season, accessed on 14 November 2026
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