From 2022 to 2025 I had the privilege to play double bass with the Orchestre des Nations (ODN) in Geneva, Switzerland. Led by its founder and extraordinary director Antoine Marguier, the ODN brings together non-professional musicians from around the globe to create unforgettable musical events with a humanitarian theme, often in support of charities.

The ODN has played with many international star musicians since its inception in 2011, including sopranos Renée Fleming, Pretty Yende, Axelle Saint-Cirel and guitarist Miloš Karadaglić. The orchestra provides amateur players like myself with an unrivalled creative learning environment dedicated to improving the craft of playing music.

I am currently on hiatus at the orchestra to focus on solo playing and other projects—but may return to the double bass section when time permits.

Promo photos ODN by Stephan Torre.