Friday 14 November, 21:00

Ethno Fridays · Echoes of Crimea — Kara Deniz

Performances

AMR

The “Kara Deniz” program highlights the rich musical traditions of the Crimean Tatars, blending Eastern influences with virtuosic improvisations. Organized by the Ateliers d’ethnomusicologie and the AMR, and supported by the City of Geneva and the Fonds culturel Sud, this concert is part of the Mysteries of the Balkans Festival. Artists Enver Izmaylov, Sergiu Popa, Saddam Novruzbayov, Noémy B, Ayder Araunshyrov, and Ersoj Kazimov will perform to capture and convey the vibrant spirit of this musical culture.

Rue des Alpes 10,
1201 Genève

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Photo Credit: Emma Derrier

11 – 30 November

7-8 Jean-François

Performances

Théâtricul

The show “7-8 Jean-François,” crafted by Alexandra Tiedemann and Céline Goormaghtigh, tells the story of a middle-aged man, disillusioned with life. Following his doctor’s advice to make a change, he enrolls in a disco dance class. There, a chance reunion with his old schoolmate Michaël stirs up past rivalries and awakens an unexpected competitive edge. Jean-François now dreams of redemption by winning the prestigious local dance event, the Night Cup.

In French.

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4 – 16 November

Tire-toi de mon soleil !

Performances

La Parfumerie

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.

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Friday 14 November, 20:00

79th Geneva Competition – Viola Laureates Concert

Performances

Temple de Jussy

The 2025 winner of the Viola Competition will perform in an exclusive, intimate concert organized by Les Concerts de Jussy. This annual tradition offers the audience a chance to experience exceptional talent in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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4 November 2025 – 1 February 2026

The Scorpion-Fish

Performances

Théâtre de Carouge

Actor Samuel Labarthe turns Nicolas Bouvier’s fever-drenched memoir The Scorpion-Fish into a hypnotic, miniaturist tour de force: marooned in 1950s Ceylon after a headlong road trip from Geneva through the Balkans and Afghanistan, the once-ebullient traveller spirals into tropical delirium, trading human company for buzzing insects, mirage-bright visions and mordant humour that flits between the sublime and the grotesque. Under Catherine Schaub’s finely gauged direction, Labarthe channels both the lush lyricism and the slow-burn torment of this “motionless voyage,” distilling Bouvier’s languid prose into a tactile, rejuvenating elixir that lets the audience feel every bead of sweat, jolt of wonder and sting of isolation.

In French. Ages 12 and up.

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14 – 16 November

Vudú

Performances

La Comédie de Genève

Vudú is a piece that tells the story of a pact with the devil.

Asteroid 3318 Blixen was discovered on April 23, 1985, at the Brorfelde Observatory in Denmark. It was named in honor of Baroness Karen Blixen, better known by her pen name Isak Dinesen. Karen Blixen is said to have promised her soul to the devil, and in return, the devil promised that everything she lived and experienced from that moment on would become a story.

In this creation—the first part of a Funeral Trilogy—artist, performer, actress, and writer Angélica Liddell explores the power of vengeance and ritual. Through an epic, river-like performance that blends a retrospective look at her past work with a reflection on what drives her act of creation, she charts a fatal path toward her own funeral.

In Spanish with French subtitles.

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Friday 14 November, 21:00

Valby Vocal Group + Francis Baudevin – Solids for Voices (Ensemble Vide x KorSonoR)

Performances

SOMA

Experience an immersive a cappella concert by the Danish quartet Valby Vokalgruppe at SOMA, enhanced with gobo projections by Francis Baudevin. Under the direction of singer and composer Anja Jacobsen, the group offers an innovative vocal performance featuring exploratory rhythms and occasional theatrical texts, complemented by projections. The concert highlights their album “Solids for Voices,” where geometric patterns are transformed into vocal rhythms, accompanied by Baudevin’s form projections. This event promises a unique sensory experience, marrying precise and radical music with a captivating visual element.

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Ethno Fridays · Echoes of Crimea — Kara Deniz