Between tradition and new horizons: UNISONO captures the energy of young musicians who masterfully weave classical music with jazz and tango. With the Aargau Youth Symphony, conductor Hugo Bollschweiler and Finish 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.

“Master of Art” Film Festival 2026

• Sofia, Cinema G8, 23 February, 19:00