5×5 = 25: Geneva Brass 25th Anniversary Concert

With this programme, Geneva Brass celebrates its identity and artistic journey through a concert conceived as a musical portrait. The first half pays tribute to the works that have shaped the ensemble, featuring landmark repertoire alongside iconic pieces for brass quintet.
The second half transports the audience into the vibrant world of 1920s cabaret, combining energy, humour and theatrical flair. A virtuosic, festive performance that celebrates 25 years of music-making with creativity, warmth and the joy of sharing.

Antoine Courvoisier
Actor, musician and stage director, Antoine Courvoisier creates performances at the intersection of theatre and music.
Trained in Geneva, he collaborates with numerous theatre companies and develops original productions combining acting, storytelling and live music.
For this anniversary concert, he brings a dramaturgical vision that extends the music into space and movement, giving the programme a lively, dynamic and distinctly theatrical dimension.

Artists

Antoine Courvoisier – Stage direction
Geneva Brass

Programme

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975)
Festive Overture (arr. F. Bogaert)

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)
Symphony No. 5 – First Movement (arr. J. Gale)

Victor Ewald (1860–1935)
Brass Quintet No. 2

Joseph Kosma (1905–1969)
Autumn Leaves (arr. D. Rey)

John Kander (1927– )
Roxie (arr. C. Sturzenegger)

Boris Vian (1920–1959)
Boris Vian Medley (arr. N. Hafner)

Kurt Weill (1900–1950)
Mack the Knife, Youkali & Cannon Song

Édith Piaf (1915–1963)
Piaf Forever (arr. T. Caens)

Nacio Herb Brown (1896–1964)
Make 'Em Laugh (arr. N. Hafner)

Practical Information

Saturday, 26 September 2026 – 7:30 pm
Studio Gabriele de Agostini
Conservatoire Populaire de Musique, Danse et Théâtre
7 rue François d'Ivernois
1206 Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: approximately 1 hour
Following the concert, the audience and artists are invited to enjoy a convivial aperitif together.