Led by cultural mediator Isabelle Burkhalter, this twenty-minute introductory visit presents Asuna Arashi’s piece linked to the concert 100 Keyboards. The short talk frames the work, offering contextual keys and close listening prompts that illuminate the performance’s structure and sound world. The encounter favors attentive listening and reflection, creating an intimate, concentrated atmosphere that prepares audiences for the concert ahead.
In French.
In early January 2022, two construction vehicles belonging to a Swiss multinational were set on fire at a gravel pit in the Geneva countryside. Over a year later, a young man — referred to as Jérémy — was arrested and suspected of involvement in the arson. Held in pre-trial detention, he was released after more than three months, following strong public support and mobilization.
The Canadian group Ghostwoman is set to deliver a rock concert at Villa Tacchini, blending americana, garage, and psych rock. This mesmerizing, timeless musical journey is presented in collaboration with the Festival Antigel. Since 2011, the festival has explored Geneva over three weeks, showcasing innovative performances by both renowned and up-and-coming artists, while highlighting unique venues.
Choreographer Ugo Dehaes replaces his human troupe with extravagant robot-dancers endowed with an artificial intelligence that invents their own choreography. Intimate and unsettling, the performance invites the audience to sit around a table as the mechanised performers execute an uncanny, rhythmic ballet. Marie Peeters’ dramaturgy frames questions about labour, profit and the place of culture, while Wannes Deneer’s scenography and musical composition shape a tactile, immersive atmosphere. The piece blends humour, critique and physical precision.
Ghostwoman is a Canadian duo reviving the spirit of Americana with vintage-modern textures, garage lines and psychedelic atmospheres. Led by multi-instrumentalist Evan Uschenko and joined by drummer Ille van Dessel, their music blends lo-fi grit, grunge intensity and post‑apocalyptic themes into cinematic songs conceived for the stage. Their album Welcome to the Civilized World channels wide-open road imagery and stark, melancholic melodies, offering an evocative, immersive live experience.
Under the baton of Eun Sun Kim, violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann will join the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) for a concert at Victoria Hall. The program features Mendelssohn’s “Hebrides” Overture, Frank Martin’s “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra,” and Beethoven’s iconic “Symphony No. 5.” This evening offers a captivating journey through pieces that evoke nature, enchantment, and dramatic power, with a total duration of about 1 hour and 40 minutes, including an intermission.
A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.
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