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Geneva to showcase in Montreux

The Geneva Group will be showcasing their instrument and playing talent at the Swiss National Championships this weekend — led by euph star Glenn Van Looy.

Glenn Van Looy
  Glenn Van Looy will be on hand to showcase the Geneva brand in Montreux

The Geneva Group will be heading to the Swiss National Championships in Montreux this weekend — the first time the company has visited the home of one of Europe's leading major contests.

Van Looy

With them will be Geneva artist and euphonium virtuoso Glenn Van Looy, now living and working in the country, and who will perform in the contest.

However, when he isn't on stage Glenn will at the Geneva stand to meet players, customers and fans, so why not come along and find out more about the great range of Geneva Instruments from one of the world's finest performers.

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