With the Aargau Youth Symphony, conductor Hugo Bollschweiler & Finnish Pianist and Composer Iiro Rantala.
In UNISONO, filmmaker Georges Gachot captures the vibrant energy of the Swiss Young Symphonie Orchestra Aargau as they bring new life to so-called “old” classical music. Filmed in the evocative setting of the church of Boswil—renowned for its ECM recordings—the documentary follows a group of young Swiss musicians during an intensive two-week summer session in 2020.
Through rehearsals and performances, we witness not only their dedication and artistry but also their questions, doubts, and hopes for the future of classical music in today’s world. The program spans a wide musical spectrum: from the lush romanticism of Antonín Dvořák to the haunting depth of Henryk Górecki, culminating in Finnish composer Iiro Rantala’s playful and genre-defying piano concerto The Best of Beethoven, blending jazz, tango, and humor into Beethoven’s greatest themes.
UNISONO is an intimate portrait of youthful passion and artistic exploration, offering a moving reminder of music’s timeless power to inspire, connect, and renew tradition.
| Weltpremiere / Premère mondiale @ 61. Solothurner Filmtage (2026) January 24th, 2026, 9h15, Konzertsaal |
| Im Anschluss an die Filmvorführung vom Samstag, 24. Januar 2026, spielen die Protagonist:innen des Jugend-Sinfonieorchesters Aargau in Begleitung des Hackbrettspielers Christoph Pfändler und dirigiert von Hugo Bollschweiler live im Konzertsaal. Après la séance du samedi 24 janvier 2026, les protagonistes de l’orchestre symphonique des jeunes d’Argovie se produiront avec Christoph Pfändler (joueur de dulcimer), dirigé par Hugo Bollschweiler, live sur la scène du Konzertsaal. |
