Sunday 10 May, 18:00

Bloch–Liszt Conversation

Performances

Free

Genevan pianist Philippe Boaron presents a recital pairing works by Ernest Bloch and Franz Liszt, tracing a poetic and spiritual trajectory through nightscapes, sea imagery and myth. The program moves seamlessly from La lugubre Gondola and Consolation to Bloch’s In the Night and Poems of the Sea, unfolding as a single breath with nuanced touch and dynamic contrasts. Petrossian’s Cyclades pieces close the program with luminous, island-inspired echoes, emphasizing intimate atmosphere and contemplative sonorities.

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Sunday 10 May, 17:30

Padovani Ballet

Performances

BFM

Choreographed by I. Padovani, this annual showcase highlights the seasonal work of students through an intimate staging of The Nutcracker. The company’s youthful ensemble brings classical technique and fresh theatricality to well-known scenes, blending precise footwork with expressive group tableaux. Costume and musical choices support a luminous, childlike atmosphere while rigorous training and ensemble dynamics reveal both virtuosity and tenderness. The presentation focuses on storytelling through movement and collective energy.

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6 – 10 May

Tabou

Performances

Théâtre Saint-Gervais

“Tabou” by Jean-Daniel Piguet delves into the journey of a son and his mother through South America, tracing the footsteps of the grandfather, a former cacao plantation worker. Their quest to overcome family trauma unveils the violent legacy left behind. Within the confines of their hotel room, an ambiguous relationship and a hallucinatory narrative unfold. The film transforms into a psycho-magical tale, filled with intriguing characters and fantastical apparitions, intertwining personal stories, collective consciousness, and the colonial past of South America.

In French.

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6 – 10 May

A l’aune — choreographic promenade

Performances

Bord de l'Aire

Performed by six dancers and accompanied by a live musician, A l’aune invites a slow choreographic promenade through the re-vegetated spaces of the Aire. The work examines ecosystems, adaptability and interdependence via intimate group interactions and material, site-conscious movement. The staging cultivates close listening between bodies and sound, producing a tactile, contemplative atmosphere that reflects cycles of growth, decay and mutual care.

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28 April – 13 May

Hé, Prométhée !

Performances

Théâtre du Grütli

A solitary man ventures through the desert in search of Prometheus, blaming the gods for igniting a consuming fire within each human. This monologue delves into the connections between ancient tragedy and contemporary turmoil, examining desire and existence through the lenses of love and creation, all in pursuit of an illuminating fire that does not consume.

In French.

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Sunday 10 May, 14:00

Batida Ensemble

Performances

Victoria Hall

The Sunday Concerts at Victoria Hall introduce “Am Ang Klung Klang,” an immersive project by the Ensemble Batida centered on Indonesian Gamelan. Attendees have the freedom to choose their seating and the length of their stay, while the Ensemble Batida performs for four hours. Delving into the hybridization of traditional, electronic, and experimental sounds, the musicians create a liberating journey where each individual can become absorbed in the enveloping soundscape.

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Samedi 10 mai, 16:30

Circus Show – Compagnie Origami

Performances

Place Côte-d'Or

Compagnie Origami’s Comme un point désarticulé is a poetic, family-friendly circus performance that blends delicate acrobatics, object theatre and physical storytelling. The company explores tension, balance and whimsical disruptions, creating moments of wonder through precise choreography, playful timing and minimalist scenic touches. Intimate staging invites audiences of all ages to discover subtle humour and emotive movement in a compact, inventive format.

In French.

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