Villa Bernasconi is transformed into a poetic labyrinth with the project “Chambres d’échos.” First presented at the Avignon Festival 2022, this collective showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Performers Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran, hailing from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza, give voice to personal and poignant themes. The event is enriched by musician Neda Joukar, a târ specialist, who provides musical interludes.
In French and Arabic.
The groundbreaking performance by Boris Charmatz and Dimitri Chamblas, “À bras-le-corps,” first took the stage in 1993 and challenged traditional dance codes. At just 19 and 17, the dancers, trained at the Conservatoire de Lyon, sought to break free from conventional norms. Set in an intimate square surrounded by chairs, this performance embodied a spirit of libertarian and revolutionary dance. Over the past thirty years, “À bras-le-corps” has been presented numerous times, with its performers gaining strength and fluidity, while continuing to captivate audiences with a dance that defies time and gravity.
Drawing from her experience in the funeral industry, Aurélia Lüscher presents a documentary art installation that questions Western funeral rituals, our relationship with decomposition and nature, and the commercialization of death. This thoughtful and humor-infused approach delves into our connection with life and death.
In French.
Khalid Abdalla, an actor and activist, takes us on a dynamic solo journey inspired by the 2011 Egyptian revolution and the counter-revolution that followed. Through a global mapping of events, he weaves together personal and political narratives, exploring themes such as colonialism, decolonization, friendship, loss, protests, uprisings, and the recent violence in Gaza.
Ages 14 and up.
La Bâtie invites the Swedish band Peter Bjorn and John to bring their iconic album, Writer’s Block, back to life, celebrated for the hit Young Folks. This indie pop trio is known for their catchy melodies and distinctive gritty instrumentation. Opening for them is the duo Wolfberg, featuring Perrine Berger and Nicolas Wolf, who will perform their debut self-produced EP, Luftpost. Their innovative pop music, blending various sounds and instruments, challenges the social media capitalism and champions authenticity and unity.
Ages 16 and up, or accompanied by adult.
Spanish choreographer Tamara Alegre brings together dancers and Jamaican DJs at the Pavillon for an unrestrained and festive celebration of dancehall. Originating from the vibrant neighborhoods of Kingston, this cultural and political movement will be represented by Dynamic Legends, Happy Feet, Miss Rose, Shanky Equanoxx, and DJ Pappi. Through their music and dance, they will express joy, anger, and pride, turning the stage into a lively and unifying dance floor.
Ages 12 and up.
The project “Chambres d’échos” transforms Geneva into a poetic labyrinth that showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Four performers from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza—Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran—express their voices across personal and universal themes. Alongside poetic readings, the audience can enjoy a musical interlude with târ player Neda Joukar, who blends Persian traditions with ethnomusicology, adding an enriching musical layer to the event.
In French and in Arabic. Ages 15 and up.
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