Friday 21 November, 19:30

Mystery of the Night

Performances

The Ensemble Symphonique de Genève invites you to an enchanting evening exploring the Mysteries of the Night. This concert promises a musical journey where Night appears in various forms—as joyful, mysterious, and transfigured. Immerse yourself in the works of Mozart, Szymanowski, and Schoenberg, each celebrating the beauty and intrigue of this timeless moment. The program features Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik,” Szymanovsky’s “Notturno Tarantella,” and Schoenberg’s “Transfigured Night.”

Place de Neuve 5,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: Association Classique en Partage

10 – 13 November

Loriot Quintet

Performances

AMR

Loriot is a unique quintet blending diverse musical influences, including Cameroonian religious songs, Baka polyphonies, and jazz. The group delves into harmony, groove, and collective improvisation. The ensemble consists of Ernestine Mermet on flute and vocals, Flavie Ndam on alto saxophone, Joris Arlaud on drums, Louise Knobil on double bass, and Yves-Yann Lavaly on piano.

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13 – 29 November

Frou-Frou Les Bains

Performances

Théâtre de l'Espérance

Set in 1910, Frou-Frou les Bains turns a thermal spa opening into sheer comic chaos when the water runs out just as the first guests arrive. This parody operetta by Patrick Haudecoeur delivers absurd situations, witty twists, and musical mischief — a lighthearted therapy session for all ages, brought to life with lively staging and playful direction.

In French.

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Thursday 13 November, 19:30

Byron Quartet & Matteo Mela

Performances

Salle Grand-Salève

The Byron Quartet and Matteo Mela present “Souvenir d’Espagne,” a concert showcasing works inspired by Spanish music. The program includes Turina’s “Oración del torero” and “Serenata”, Boccherini’s renowned “Fandango”, and Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Quintet with its “Souvenir d’Espagne” movement. These pieces, infused with influences from Haydn, d’Indy, Franck, Debussy, Schubert, Ravel, Andalusian music, and flamenco, beautifully capture the spirit of the guitar.

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28 October – 16 November

L’Effet Miroir

Performances

Théâtre des Amis

Théophile, a successful author, is crafting a poetic tale that provokes paranoid reactions among those around him, as everyone sees themselves in his characters. Directed by Olivier Périat and featuring a talented cast including Carine Barbey and Frédéric Landenberg, this play humorously and thoughtfully delves into the themes of being and seeming. Produced by Cie Interlope, it has been praised for its humor and its insightful exploration of the hidden aspects of our personalities.

In French.

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Thursday 13 November, 19:30

79th Concours de Genève – Viola Laureates Concert

Performances

Palais de l'Athénée

The winners of the Viola Competition perform in concert, offering the audience an extended experience. In collaboration with the Institut National Genevois, the Concours de Genève annually hosts a concert that brings together the young winners for a convivial moment following the Viola Final.

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13 – 15 November

Géraldine Chollet – La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine

Performances

Pavillon ADC

Pop energy, raw intensity, a touch of animality, and playful shifts in force. With live music and dancers moving around the audience, the beat spreads—visceral and physical. La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine explores the tension between individuality and collectivity, between identity, intimate desires, and the need to belong.

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