WHEN Saturday 14 February at 19:30

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ADDRESS Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Moka

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The Essentials

🎫 Tickets

• Gold: Rs 1,850
• Silver: Rs 1,000
• Bronze: Rs 700

For more information and bookings: https://otayo.com/event/philharmonia-festival-in-mauritius-14-feb-19h30/

• When: February 2026 (part of the Philharmonia’s 80th-anniversary world tour)
• Who: Philharmonia Orchestra (London) led by Alexandre Bloch
• Special Guests: Arvind C. Bhujun (sitar), Neriyen Veerlapin (tabla)
• Choirs: Island Voices Choir & François-Mitterrand National Conservatory Choir
• Format: Expanded festival: twice the concerts, musicians, and music vs 2024
• Duration (typical concert): 2 hours including interval

Overview

After their historic 2024 performances, the Philharmonia Orchestra returns to Mauritius in February 2026 with an expanded 80th-anniversary festival: bigger forces, broader repertoire, and deeper collaborations with Mauritian artists. At the heart of the program lies Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5: from its electrifying opening to its triumphant finale, performed live by one of the world’s leading orchestras. Beyond those iconic first notes, the symphony unfolds as a 40-minute masterclass in tension, transformation, and symphonic architecture.

This homecoming also celebrates the island’s musical voices: sitarist Arvind C. Bhujun and tablist Neriyen Veerlapin join the Philharmonia alongside the Island Voices Choir and the François-Mitterrand National Conservatory Choir, weaving a dialogue between global symphonic tradition and Mauritian artistry. Expect luminous orchestral color, choral power, and moments of cross-cultural resonance: an unmissable milestone for classical music in Mauritius.

Artists

• Alexandre Bloch: Conductor
• Arvind C. Bhujun: Sitar
• Neriyen Veerlapin: Tabla
• Island Voices Choir
• François-Mitterrand National Conservatory Choir
• Philharmonia Orchestra (London)

What to Expect

• A landmark classical event in Mauritius, direct from London
• Part of the Philharmonia’s 80th-anniversary world tour
• Beethoven’s Fifth brought to life by a world-class orchestra
• Mauritian guest artists and two choirs amplifying the festival’s scale
• A rare opportunity to experience orchestral and choral forces of this caliber on the island

Good to Know

• Running time: about 2 hours including an intermission
• Arrive early to settle in comfortably and enjoy the full experience

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