The duo Sabîl, featuring oud virtuoso Ahmad al Khatib and percussionist Youssef Hbeisch, crafts music that is deeply rooted in Eastern tradition yet reimagined in a contemporary style. They collaborate with the Quatuor Béla, renowned for their bold and innovative interpretations of Western repertoire and unique musical collaborations. Together, they merge their worlds to present a distinctive and cross-cultural musical experience that transcends cultural boundaries.
Join musicologist Giullia Rilli as she hosts a conversation with Gabriel Rignol, followed by a theorbo concert featuring works by Le Moyne, Bartolotti, Hotman, and J.S. Bach.
The Orchestre d’Harmonie de Genève, led by Jean-Christophe Monnier, will be performing a concert at Victoria Hall dedicated to the spirit of Spain. The repertoire features works by Joaquín Turina, Isaac Albéniz, Manuel de Falla, Aram Khatchaturian, Maurice Ravel, and Georges Bizet, including pieces like “Danzas fantásticas,” “Córdoba,” and the “March of the Toreadors.”
“A Star is Borgne” is a wild, satirical comedy on the film industry. When the director absconds with the funds, aspiring actresses auditioning for parts agree to participate in a pseudo ‘making-of’ segment for a portion of the film, working both in front of and behind the camera. They also find themselves standing in for the leading actress in a revealing scene, creating a tongue-in-cheek but affectionate portrayal of the film world and its occasionally artificial glamour.
In French.
Port-Royal by Montherlant delves into the resistance of the nuns at Port-Royal against ecclesiastical and royal authority during Louis XIV’s reign. Through iconic figures like Pascal and Racine, Montherlant, an atheist, explores the spiritual and political turmoil of Jansenism. With powerful language, he portrays the doubts, strength, and defiance of these women confronting a male-dominated power, a theme that continues to resonate today.
The Agapé Festival returns for its 17th edition, offering 11 concerts and a theater play at the Salle Frank Martin. This event showcases masterpieces by renowned composers like Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel, taking audiences on musical journeys through Armenia, Iran, and the Mediterranean basin. This edition pays tribute to Notre Dame de Paris. Notable performances include the Ensemble Correspondances under the direction of Sébastien Daucé, among others.
A tribute to Grisélidis Réal is sensitively presented by her son, Igor Schimek, alongside singer Aline Chappuis. Grisélidis’ poetry, crafted from a young age, is a work of remarkable intensity and beauty, shaped by a life filled with extreme experiences such as time in a sanatorium, destructive relationships, imprisonment, and prostitution.
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