This event is in the past.It took place on July 5, 2026 at Église Saint-Matthieu de Colmar.
Classical MusicClassical MusicThe Festival International de Colmar opens with Alain Altinoglu leading the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie, featuring soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha in a program of Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, Strauss’s Four Last Songs, and a performance of Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
Alain Altinoglu
French classical conductor, artistic director
Headliner
Alain Altinoglu is the artistic director of the Festival International de Colmar and conducts the opening concert with the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie.
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
South African classical soprano
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha is a soprano featured in the opening performance of the 2026 Festival International de Colmar.
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie
Belgian symphonic orchestra
The Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie performs under the direction of Alain Altinoglu in the festival's opening concert.
Classical MusicClassical MusicThe Festival International de Colmar opens with Alain Altinoglu leading the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie, featuring soprano Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha in a program of Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, Strauss’s Four Last Songs, and a performance of Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
Alain Altinoglu
French classical conductor, artistic director
Headliner
Alain Altinoglu is the artistic director of the Festival International de Colmar and conducts the opening concert with the Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie.
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha
South African classical soprano
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha is a soprano featured in the opening performance of the 2026 Festival International de Colmar.
Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie
Belgian symphonic orchestra
The Orchestre Symphonique de la Monnaie performs under the direction of Alain Altinoglu in the festival's opening concert.
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