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Stefan Wirth's commentary on «Eleusis»

«Eleusis» for large orchestra

Photo: Marsyas / Creative Commons

NEW MANAGEMENT

Fiona Stevens will be the new managing director of the Basel Sinfonietta

EXCELLENT

Titus Engel awarded the Swiss Music Prize 2025 

Photo: Kaupo Kikkas

"The 7th Heaven" – Football meets musical theatre

On May 22nd and 27th, 2025, the Stadtcasino Basel will be transformed into a football arena: Together with Theater Basel, we will present the world premiere of "The 7th Heaven – A Football Oratorio for Basel." Moritz Eggert composed the work to a text by Wolfgang Bortlik and Michael Klaus. Titus Engel will conduct.

Photo: Lucia Hunziker

Farewell

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Sofia Gubaidulina – a grande dame of contemporary music, a visionary, spiritual and inspiring artist.

Photo: Bodil Maroni Jensen

Kevin John Edusei

On March 30th, we will present "Diversity matters" in our 4th subscription concert at the Stadtcasino Basel, under the musical direction of Kevin John Edusei.

Photo: Marco Borggreve

Helga Arias

On January 26th, we will present "From Mary to Fatimah" with a new work by Helga Arias in our 3rd subscription concert at the Stadtcasino Basel.

Photo: Marco Arias

Alice Di Piazza

On December 8th, we will present "Disruptive Tradition" with works by Unsuk Chin and Sofia Gubaidulina in our 2nd subscription concert at the Stadtcasino Basel.

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