5 – 6 December

Grand Biennial Dance Show

BFM

From December 5 to 6, 2025, just before the holiday season, the Conservatoire Populaire of Music, Dance and Theatre invites you to the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) in Geneva for its grand biennial dance show. Across three exceptional performances, audiences will experience a rich choreographic journey blending poetry, energy, and artistic diversity—from classical and contemporary to modern jazz. The first part features a live collaboration with the Conservatoire’s symphony orchestra performing works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and Bizet, while the second part showcases original choreographies set to recorded music, highlighting modernity and emotion. On both evenings, a free prelude in the BFM foyer will be presented by visually impaired students from the unique “Danse des sens” program, emphasizing the Conservatoire’s commitment to inclusive artistic expression. Join us in celebrating the power and beauty of dance in the heart of Geneva.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève

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Saturday 6 December, 19:30

Víkingur Ólafsson

Performances

Victoria Hall

As part of the Les Grands Interprètes series, pianist Víkingur Ólafsson will present a diverse program featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert. Attendees will enjoy pieces such as Bach’s Prelude in E Major, several Beethoven piano sonatas, and Schubert’s Sonata in E Minor.

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The Lyre of Chêne Bougeries

Performances

Salle J.-J. Gautier

Under the baton of Francesco Grassini, the ensemble of fifty musicians will take you on a journey through a wide-ranging repertoire, blending classical music with modern rhythms. Prepare to be transported into a world of musical passion for an evening full of emotion.

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6 – 19 December

Winter Notes – University Choir

Performances

Multiple locations

Four choirs and an orchestra from the University of Geneva will perform in December, presenting their finest winter tunes across five diverse concerts. The performances feature a chamber choir, a university choir, a contemporary music choir, a gospel choir, and the university orchestra, all set in iconic venues such as the Temple de Carouge, Hall of Uni Mail, Temple de la Madeleine, and Salle Frank Martin.

Concerts Details:

Chœur de chambre – Saturday 6 December, 19:00. @Temple de Carouge
Chœur de l’Université (midi) – Friday 12 December, 12:00 @Uni Mail
Chœur de musiques actuelles – UniVox – Wednesday 7 December, 20:00 @Temple de la Madeleine
Chœur Gospel – Thursday 18 December, 20:00 @Temple de la Madeleine
Orchestre de l’Université – Friday 19 December, 20:00 @Salle Frank Martin

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Saturday 6 December, 19:30

Next Generation Composers 2025 – Ensemble Vortex

Performances

L'Abri

For its sixth edition, Ensemble Vortex and L’Abri-Genève invite you to explore the work of four emerging sound artists. Supported by Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, and in partnership with Geneva’s Archipel Festival, these artists have collaborated for a year with Vortex members to develop diverse works, ranging from musical compositions to sound installations.

Ana Durán offers “bzz,” which utilizes string instruments and motors to delve into the relationship between humans and machines. Jorge Villoslada presents “CAPTCHA #2,” a piece that blends strings, bass clarinet, video, and electronics, challenging the distinction between human and machine. Aya Metwalli, with “Beauty in the Beast,” combines a string trio and voice to create a powerful and emotional evocation. Lastly, Zeynep Toraman presents “Long Lurking in the Clouds,” integrating a string trio, bass clarinet, and electronics.

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18 November – 21 December

The Castafiore Emerald

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Back from the ashes like a mischievous phoenix, this stage adaptation of Hergé’s timeless comic hurls Bianca Castafiore’s shrill “Heavens, my jewels!” onto the boards and detonates a riotous, closed-door whodunnit inside the tranquil walls of Moulinsart: red herrings fly, misunderstandings snowball and Tintin’s entire gallery of eccentrics careen through a dazzling, hyper-faithful recreation of the album, where actors vanish into near-unrecognisable guises and the set itself crackles with playful theatrical sleight-of-hand—proof that some productions really do possess a magic, living soul of their own.

In French. Ages 7 and up.

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2 – 7 December

Inconditionnelles

Performances

Théâtre du Loup

This evocative and musical performance project tells the poignant love story of Chess and Serena within the confines of a women’s prison. While in her cell, Chess uses singing as a means to escape reality, reflecting on her past, her crime, and her daughter. After Serena is released, Chess is left alone but finds solace and liberation through music composition, guided by Silver, a producer who conducts workshops in the prison. This narrative acts as a liberating incantation against isolation and confinement.

In French.

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