Coda – The Final Masterpiece (GAIA Musikfestival)

Description

According to ancient myth, the “swan song”, an artist’s final work, is often considered their most beautiful. But are these final compositions those that musicians themselves would wish to perform if it was the last thing they played? Our artistic director posed this question to this edition’s musicians. Their responses led to this programme of “final masterpieces”. At its heart is Schubert’s String Quintet in C major, as well as Chausson and Britten’s reflections on past loves and Strauss’s joyful wedding piece. Schubert’s Schwanengesang, composed shortly before his death, and Lili Boulanger’s Pie Jesu, written in the days before her untimely passing lead us to wonder: will we create art in our final days? Concert with interval Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes Reception (apéritif) afterwards Musicians Soprano: Marysol Schalit Clarinet: Damien Bachmann Violin: Miriam Helms Ålien, Daniel Dodds, Eoin Ducrot, Gwendolyn Masin Viola: Martin Moriarty, Julia Wawrowska Cello: Nil Kocamangil, Alfredo Ferre Martínez, Samuel Niederhauser, Chiara Samatanga Harp: Alexander Boldachev Piano: Finghin Collins, Fiachra Garvey Organ: Babette Mondry Répétiteur: Clémence Hirt GAIA Musicfestival 2026 TO LIFE! And the Stories Between its Beginning and End https://www. gaia-festival. com/das-festival-2026/programm info@gaia-festival. com

Highlights

• Features Schubert’s String Quintet in C major
• Includes works by Chausson, Britten, and Strauss
• Reception with apéritif after the concert

General Information

Coda – The Final Masterpiece is part of the GAIA Musikfestival 2026, exploring the theme of artists' final works. The concert will showcase a selection of poignant compositions, including Schubert’s Schwanengesang and Lili Boulanger’s Pie Jesu, performed by a talented ensemble in Thun.

Location

Schlossberg 14, 3600 Thun, Switzerland

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