Experience Symphony No. 4 by Gustav Mahler — we are sharing an excerpt performed by Teodor Currentzis and Utopia in anticipation of the upcoming spring–summer tour with another masterpiece of the composer.
MAHLER–BERG TOUR
• Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
• Berg’s Violin Concerto
9 May – Funkhaus, Berlin (special guest Lolo & Sosaku)
11 May – Isarphilharmonie, Munich
12 May – Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
27 May – Liederhalle, Stuttgart
29 May – Tonhalle, Zurich
31 May – Victoria Hall, Geneva
1 June – Casino Bern, Bern
3 June – Santa Cecilia, Rome
4 June – Auditorium Teatro Manzoni, Bologna
Tickets available via the link in bio.
The full version of the video is available on medici.tv.
Teodor Currentzis and Utopia expand their spring–summer European tour.
The tour begins with a special opening concert in Berlin on 9 May, followed by performances in Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Rome, and a newly added date in Bologna on 4 June.
The programme brings together Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto ‘To the Memory of an Angel,’ performed with Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang.
Details of the Berlin opening programme will be announced soon. The ticket sales for the Bologna concert begin on 23 March.
All other dates are available via the link in bio.
The Utopia Orchestra and Choir, led by Teodor Currentzis, will return to the Salzburg Festival @salzburgerfestspiele in the summer of 2026.
The centrepiece of Utopia’s festival season will be a new production of Carmen by Georges Bizet, created in collaboration with the Belgian dance theatre company Peeping Tom @peepingtomdance . The cast features Asmik Grigorian @asmikgrigorianofficial , Jonathan Tetelman @tenortetelman , Davide Luciano @davide__luciano , among others. Performances run from 26 July to 26 August 2026.
Utopia will also take part in the concert programme. On 17 and 18 July, the festival opens with Utopia performing Songs of Despair and Sorrow by György Kurtág and Miserere by Arvo Pärt. On 19 August, Utopia will perform Kurtág’s Grabstein für Stephan, Berg’s Violin Concerto and Brahms’s Requiem.
For detailed information and tickets, visit salzburgerfestspiele.at.
The first concerts of Utopia’s tour with Teodor Currentzis and Vilde Frang have been warmly received by critics.
Reviewing the Munich concert, Süddeutsche Zeitung called it ‘impressive,’ while Hamburger Abendblatt noted that ‘the true marvel of Utopia lies in the fierce dedication and individual agency of its musicians.’
More excerpts from the reviews can be found in the gallery.
Utopia rehearsals as seen by NOIR Films.
MAHLER-BERG TOUR
• Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
• Berg’s Violin Concerto
27 May – Liederhalle, Stuttgart @liederhalle_stuttgart
29 May – Tonhalle, Zurich @tonhalleorchester
31 May – Victoria Hall, Geneva
1 June – Casino Bern, Bern @casino_bern
3 June – Santa Cecilia, Rome @accademiadisantacecilia
4 June – Auditorium Teatro Manzoni, Bologna @bolognafestivalofficial
Tickets are available via the link in bio.
Take a look at a few images from last night’s Elbphilharmonie concert with Teodor Currentzis, the Utopia Orchestra, and the soloist Vilde Frang.
Thank you, Hamburg, for the generous applause, and all the warm words and impressions you have been sharing with us!
Ph: Daniel Dittus
Utopia set out on its tour with a powerful performance at Funkhaus Berlin.
The evening opened with Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, led by conductor Teodor Currentzis, and continued with the premiere of ‘Protocol 99Δ C’ by the art duo Lolo & Sosaku. Thank you to everyone who joined us — it was truly special.
The project is supported by the Aventis Foundation.
Tonight, Utopia is performing in Munich — and we’d be happy to know your impressions from our first two concerts!
Utopia is coming to Asia this autumn!
After the European dates, Teodor Currentzis and Utopia will continue with the next part of the tour.
The first concert to be announced will take place in Japan. On 23 November, Utopia performs at Suntory Hall in Tokyo.
The programme features Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with Daniel Lozakovich @daniellozakovich , and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.
Ticket sales start on 13 June via the venue’s website.
More cities and countries on the autumn tour to be announced soon.
Utopia’s spring–summer tour is just a few days away! On the programme: Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 and Berg’s Violin Concerto, featuring Vilde Frang as the soloist. Conductor — Teodor Currentzis.
See you very soon!
TOUR SCHEDULE
9 May – Funkhaus, Berlin (Mahler: Symphony No. 1 / Lolo & Sosaku)
11 May – Isarphilharmonie, Munich
12 May – Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
27 May – Liederhalle, Stuttgart
29 May – Tonhalle, Zurich
31 May – Victoria Hall, Geneva
1 June – Casino Bern, Bern
3 June – Santa Cecilia, Rome
4 June – Auditorium Teatro Manzoni, Bologna
Tickets are available via the link in bio.
Video: NOIR Films
Rehearsals with Teodor Currentzis and Utopia, getting ready for the new tour!
MAHLER-BERG TOUR
• Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
• Berg’s Violin Concerto
9 May – Funkhaus, Berlin (Mahler: Symphony No. 1 / Lolo & Sosaku)
11 May – Isarphilharmonie, Munich
12 May – Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg
27 May – Liederhalle, Stuttgart
29 May – Tonhalle, Zurich
31 May – Victoria Hall, Geneva
1 June – Casino Bern, Bern
3 June – Santa Cecilia, Rome
4 June – Auditorium Teatro Manzoni, Bologna
Tickets are available via the link in bio.
