Celebrating ten years on stage, Leïla Huissoud presents a new duo show that weaves reinterpretations of the French chanson she grew up with and her own original songs. Her expressive voice inhabits familiar covers, answering them with intimate compositions that react, converse and link eras. Sparse instrumentation and attentive dynamics foreground storytelling and timbre, offering a dialogue between past and present. Presented as part of a 25th‑anniversary celebration.
Coached by Ingrid Wildemann, this showcase presents eMa voice students performing in concert conditions. The programme traces each singer’s vocal development, focusing on technique, phrasing and emotional clarity. Without elaborate staging, attention falls on timbre, ensemble listening and the pedagogical exchange between teacher and pupil. Lighting and sound are used discreetly to support intimacy, while the atmosphere moves between concentrated rehearsal energy and moments of genuine celebration, offering a candid glimpse into the craft of emerging vocalists.
Are Demons Among Us? Berbiguier de Terre-Neuve du Thym was a French citizen from Avignon who, after having his cards read by a fortune-teller, began to see malevolent beings all around him, whom he called “goblins.” The delusion lasted his entire life. His book on demons is an impressively detailed work, written in a rich literary style and containing utterly bizarre content—both pathetic and unintentionally comical.
It constitutes the most complete account of the inner world of a man gripped by profound madness. It was rediscovered in the following century by the Surrealists, notably Raymond Queneau, as well as by enthusiasts of outsider art. The performance will be a montage of the very words of this famous “literary madman” and will offer the audience a journey into the labyrinth of his thoughts.
In French.
Italian guitarist Carlo Marchione, guest artist and specialist in transcription and arrangement for the classical guitar, leads a weekend of concerts, masterclasses and a conference with HEM guitar students. Across sessions he examines strategies for transcription and arranging repertoire for guitar, demonstrating techniques and pedagogical approaches for adapting music from other media. The programme balances performance and hands-on learning, offering participants insight into artistic and technical decisions in arrangement practice.
In French.
Les Schubertiades de Thônex presents a compact festival of chamber music centred on Schubert and the Romantic repertoire. Across several evenings and family programming it juxtaposes intimate recital formats, thematic programmes exploring heritage and lyricism, and a gala concert that unites artists in a celebratory finale. The festival balances reflective, poetic moments with lively, accessible performances designed for both seasoned listeners and families, offering framed musical narratives and carefully curated instrumental colour.
Violinist Dominique Pifarély and pianist François Couturier reunite in a delicate duo built around their album Préludes et Chansons. Nearly thirty years after Poros, the programme explores attentive musical dialogue, where improvisation, lyricism and silence create a porous exchange. The musicians listen and respond, honoring distinct paths while shaping a shared language. Sparse, luminous textures and sudden intensities evoke intimacy and longing, transporting listeners through moments of reflection and improvised discovery.
Morgane Cadignan offers a sharp and compassionate stand-up show that examines the role of lying in everyday life. Blending incisive anecdotes, observational humour and intimate confession, Cadignan navigates moral ambiguity with warmth and comic timing. The piece balances reflection and bravado, inviting the audience to reconsider truth, omission and self-deception through vivid storytelling and agile stagecraft. Her voice mixes irony and gentle generosity.
In French.
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