Ittingen Whitsun Concerts

Artistic director Reto Bieri and the musicians performing at the 30th edition of the concerts in 2026 filled the entire monastery complex with impressive music. With this year's theme of 'auf-hören', they surprised, enchanted and moved the audience in many different ways.

Reto Bieri Artistic director and clarinet
Mark Padmore Tenor
Jonian Ilias Kadesha Violin
Magalie Martinez Violin
Minna Pensola Violin
Dmitry Smirnov Violin
Antti Tikkanen Violin
Atte Kilpeläinen Viola
Tomas Djupsjöbacka Cello
Vashti Hunter Cello
Nicholas Rimmer Piano
Anthony Romaniuk Piano
Meta4 String quartet
Trio Gaspard Piano trio
Vox Clamantis Vocal ensemble - Jaan-Eik Tulve Director
Jürg Kienberger Conférencier acting, glass harp, singing, narrator
Claudia Carigiet Direction and text
Studierende der Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
Double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, horn, percussion
Musikverein Weinfelden Funeral marches for the procession
Markus Güdel Lighting design, audio technology and projections

Taking place from 14 to 17 May 2027, the 31st Ittingen Whitsun Concerts will once again be held under the artistic direction of Reto Bieri. The festival's theme for 2027 is 'wiederholen'.