Musikkollegium Winterthur

Listen to the world-class city orchestra - the Musikkollegium Winterthur. The orchestra was founded in 1629, making it one of the most traditional musical institutions in Europe.

Winterthur stands out in the European cultural landscape. This is not only thanks to its art collections, but also thanks to its boutique symphony orchestra - the Musikkollegium Winterthur. The Musikkollegium Winterthur delights classical music lovers from Switzerland and abroad with new energy under the promising young chief conductor Roberto González-Monjas. The orchestra can look back on a long tradition. In the early 20th century, the patron Werner Reinhart and the conductor Hermann Scherchen made Winterthur a center of European musical life.

Igor Stravinsky and Richard Strauss performed here, as did Clara Haskil and Wilhelm Furtwängler. An obligatory legacy: no other classical symphony orchestra in Switzerland is as dedicated to modern music as the Musikkollegium Winterthur. Its repertoire also focuses on classical and romantic music. With over 40 seasonal concerts as well as tours abroad and an award-winning music education program, the orchestra inspires audiences.