Under the baton of Gábor Takács‑Nagy, the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève sets two operatic worlds in vivid dialogue. Mozart’s theatre of love — mapped through arias from Così fan tutte sung by a cast of six — meets the smouldering energy of Bizet’s Carmen as refracted in Rodion Shchedrin’s orchestral suite. The programme balances intimate vocal exchanges and orchestral colour, with attention to phrasing, texture and dramatic contrast, producing moments of irony, desire and incandescent passion.
Catch Ilajan live at Geneva’s Fête de la Musique on 19 June, performing in front of St. Pierre Cathedral on the Roosevelt Records stage. An energetic summer concert in the heart of the city.
Valentin Liechti Trio returns three years after their debut with N O W WHAT?, an impressionistic, groove-driven set that invites daydreaming. The group’s unconventional instrumentation and the distinct personalities of Valentin Liechti (drums), Shems Bendali (trumpet) and Rodrigo Aravena (electric bass) shape a warm, exploratory sound. Compositions act as springboards for collective improvisation, with evolving motifs guided by subtle dynamics, textured timbres and intimate interplay that balances precision and spontaneous invention.
Created collectively by the company À l’Ouest with Guillaume Pidancet, this inventive staging reimagines Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard for families. Performed in a mobile truck‑theatre that becomes a ‘suitcase of dreams,’ the production blends playful storytelling, poetic imagery and close‑up interaction to transform a dark tale into a gentle exploration of curiosity and trust. The intimate ensemble features Pierre Boulben, Hugo Braillard and Loubna Raigneau.
In French.
Yaité Ramos Rodriguez, known as La Dame Blanche, blends hip-hop, reggae, cumbia, dancehall and Afro‑Cuban traditions into a powerful, hypnotic musical world. As singer and flautist she draws on santería spirituality and family heritage to embody a mystical stage figure—part fierce energy, part sensual presence. For over a decade her work fuses Latin and urban rhythms in intense performances that act as a vibrant cry of emancipation, energy and freedom.
Directed by Françoise Courvoisier, Les Glycines is a new creation by the TAC ensemble that examines the theme of madness through comic and reflective lenses. Performers including Nicole Aubert, Loulou Morisod, Catherine Vaucher, Zamila Yunus, Patrice von Büren, Claude Morex and Daniel Mouchet use improvised confidences to weave reality and fantasy. The staging blends intimacy and humour, shaping a tailored theatrical work for this company. Produced by Les Amis – Le Chariot.
In French.
An exuberant late night tribute to Frank Zappa presented in collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. The evening opens with the playful collective 200 Zappas, followed by a focused homage from Swiss trio Steamboat and the inventive Geneva sextet L’Osmose. DJ Zemzem closes with an eclectic, groove driven set that threads improvisation, rock, and avant jazz into the night. Expect virtuosic performances, spirited reinterpretations and a bold, genre bending atmosphere.
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