Germany, France, Switzerland

22th November - 30th November 2025

In honor of the Mexican composer Julián Carrillo (1875-1965) on his 150th birthday.

The “Trinational MicroFest” celebrates the artistic, cultural and personal exchange between three countries. A new story that connects France, Switzerland and Germany through music and that builds a bridge between the musical heritage of microtonality and the latest approaches from current composers who explore the possibilities of this thinking of sound.

In collaboration with various institutions, musicians and musicologists from France, Switzerland and Germany as well as international partners from Carrillo's home country Mexico and Latin America, the festival presents various activities related to the music of Julián Carrillo: concerts, lectures, symposiums, exhibitions, educational projects and a competition for female composers in the form of a "Call for scores". In addition, the festival presents works with numerous premieres by current composers, particularly from France, Switzerland, Germany and Latin America, with a focus on special microtonal instruments.

The “Trinational MicroFest” invites you to powerful and surprising experiences. When you hear microtonal music and instruments for the first time, it leaves a lasting impression!

"This moment marked my fate. [...] The previously known cycle of twelve tones that were only related to each other was broken and opened the doors to infinity for music." Julián Carrillo