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.
For the season’s first apéro ballet, the Japanese musicians of “Bal impérial”—Tsubasa Hori, Shogo Yoshii, and Kazutomi “Tsuki”—showcase their collaboration with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and dancer Riley O’Flynn. The event takes place at the Foyer of the Grand Théâtre de Genève.
Get ready for an enchanting evening filled with Afrobeats, 70s Funk, and Disco Soul! Peter Solo and Vaudou Game unveil “Fintou,” their fifth album drawing inspiration from Colombian cumbia. This project blends enigmatic sounds with vintage Afro-funk, adding a cumbia twist for a truly unique experience. The tracks, driven by guitars, percussion, brass, and keyboards, deliver political and ecological messages with humor. Let yourself be carried away by this groovy, activist trance, and share the experience on your feet.
Join Marius Micol for the release of his latest project at Catalyse, with Louv opening the evening. Blending French chanson and pop-rap, Micol’s heartfelt lyrics and captivating stage presence explore intimate doubts and universal hopes, while Louv’s eclectic sound and socially conscious themes add depth to the night. This vernissage promises an engaging musical journey through vulnerability, power, and artistic expression.
At La Parfumerie, Serge Martin presents a unique dialogue between Diogenes and the Joker. Diogenes, sometimes appearing as a hologram, highlights life’s essentials while the Joker entertains the audience. Together, they critique modern cynicism and assert that life should overcome. This subversive and humorous performance explores themes such as simplicity, sexual freedom, gender equality, pacifism, and the rejection of money. Featuring José Lillo and Serge Martin on stage, the production uses holograms and meticulous staging to create an immersive experience.
“Avignon, une école,” by Fanny de Chaillé, takes audiences on a journey through the iconic moments of the Avignon Festival using a rich tapestry of photo archives, films, reports, and radio broadcasts. Conceived in 2024 with 15 actors from La Manufacture, this production delves into 77 years of theatrical history, stage memories, scandals, and artistic testimonials, all brought to life with exuberant theatricality and infectious enthusiasm.
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