The Geneva Chamber Orchestra did not come by its name by chance: ever since its founding in 1992, the Orchestra’s home town of Geneva has been an integral part of its identity. Seeking to reflect the specificities of its 37 musicians, every season’s programme is built around a special theme. Preference is given to the classical and early romantic periods, but not without the occasional excursion into the late 19th century. The baroque repertoire likewise has its place, without being limited to arrangements for small ensembles. Last but not least, contemporary chamber music is judiciously incorporated into the GCO’s programmes, care being taken to ensure that it forms a coherent whole with the other works performed on any given evening.