With the Aargau Youth Symphony, conductor Hugo Bollschweiler & Finnish Pianist and Composer Iiro Rantala.
„A quiet plea for the power of Art“ (Geri Krebs /ART TV) •
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.
WORLD PREMIERE @ SOLOTHURN FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Weltpremiere / Premère mondiale @ 61. Solothurner Filmtage (2026)
January 24th, 2026, 9h15, Konzertsaal
REVIEWS
Am stärksten an den Solothurner Filmtagen 2026 berührte ein Film, der gar nichts beweisen wollte: «UNISONO» von Georges Gachot (ART TV) (Geri Krebs) •
Am stärksten aber berührte ein Film, der gar nichts beweisen wollte: UNISONO von Georges Gachot. In nur sieben Drehtagen und mit minimalem Budget dokumentiert der Regisseur die Proben eines Jugend-Sinfonieorchesters in Boswil. Mit grosser Nähe, musikalischer Hingabe und charismatischen Protagonist:innen entfaltet der Film eine Sogwirkung, die bei seiner Weltpremiere zu Standing Ovations führte – ein stilles Plädoyer für die Kraft der Kunst.
English Translation:
The most moving film at the 2026 Solothurn Film Festival was one that didn’t set out to prove anything: UNISONO by Georges Gachot (ART TV) (Geri Krebs) •
But the most moving film was one that didn’t set out to prove anything: UNISONO by Georges Gachot. In just seven days of shooting and on a minimal budget, the director documents the rehearsals of a youth symphony orchestra in Boswil. With great intimacy, musical dedication and charismatic protagonists, the film unfolds a magnetic effect that led to standing ovations at its world premiere – a quiet plea for the power of Art.
