The exceptionally virtuosic, award winning alphorn ensemble The Alpine Sisters perform original works alongside highlights from their newly released debut album.
Based in Zürich with members from Switzerland, Wales and Japan, they represent the ever-changing face of modern Switzerland and bring a fresh interpretation of tradition alphorn music, alongside inventive arrangements of popular tunes and pieces by leading Swiss and French composers.
The Sound of The Alpine Sisters at Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai
On the final day of Expo 2025 Osaka, visitors will encounter a truly rare musical experience — a special concert titled “Playing the Present with Switzerland’s Traditional Instruments” by the award-winning alphorn ensemble The Alpine Sisters.
Formed in Zurich, Switzerland, the group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Internationally recognised for redefining the potential of the alphorn, they are praised for their innovative musicality that transcends traditional boundaries.
The ensemble is made up of three musicians — Annette Cox from Wales, Jessica Flosser from Switzerland, and Kumiko Sekiguchi from Japan — whose diverse cultural backgrounds merge to create a truly unique musical expression.
From Switzerland to Japan: Bringing the Sound of Contemporary Switzerland
For Osaka, The Alpine Sisters bring the sound of modern Switzerland to Japan. Their programme features original works written by the ensemble alongside highlights from their newly released debut album. Listeners will also hear inventive arrangements of popular tunes and pieces by leading Swiss and French composers, showing how the alphorn can move seamlessly between tradition and innovation.
Traditionally rooted in the Swiss Alps, the alphorn carries a deep sense of place and history. In the hands of The Alpine Sisters, that heritage becomes a living, evolving language. Their playing combines precision, warmth and breathtaking resonance, offering audiences an experience that is at once authentic and completely fresh.