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Frédéric Devreese: Valse Sacrée

Saturday, 14 November 2026   |   17:30 - 23:00

Frédéric Devreese: Valse Sacrée

A refined evening centered around the Valse Sacrée at the Symphony Ball 2026.

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 17:30, the KKL Luzern (Luzernersaal) welcomes you for a serene and elegant night of music and charity.

The centerpiece of the evening is the performance of the moving Valse Sacrée by Frédéric Devreese. The Luzerner Sinfonieorchester brings this beautiful work to life, setting a graceful tone for a night where culture and meaningful social encounters meet.

  • Composer(s) Frédéric Devreese
  • Title(s) of the Work(s)

    Valse Sacrée
  • Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Luzerner Sinfonieorchester
Date
Nov 14 2026
Time
17:30 - 23:00
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Location
Luzern, Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern, Switzerland
Luzern, Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern, Switzerland
Europaplatz 1 CH-6005 Luzern, Switzerland
Website https://www.kkl-luzern.ch
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