Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen brings her acclaimed Met Opera presence to a Schubert recital that probes the intimate link between music and literature. Her interpretations illuminate Schubert’s fascination with Goethe, culminating in a dramatic reading of the ballad that inspired Erlkönig. With luminous tone and concentrated phrasing, Davidsen shapes each lied with emotional clarity, balancing lyricism and intensity to reveal the poetry’s dark undercurrents.
TRIIT gathers improvisers from Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Fribourg in a spirited inter-cantonal tournament of theatrical improvisation. The second edition foregrounds quicksilver wit, ensemble listening and bold character work as teams respond to spontaneous prompts. The creative focus oscillates between comic risk-taking and moments of honest surprise, with dynamic pacing and responsive staging shaping the drama. The atmosphere is competitive yet communal, a celebration of linguistic agility and shared theatrical invention.
In French.
Arcadi Volodos will be performing a piano recital as part of the series “Les Grands Interprètes.” The program features works by Bach/Feinberg and Chopin, including mazurkas, nocturnes, and the Polonaise-Fantaisie op. 61.
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.
What if bagpipes, binious, and bombardes were the perfect instruments to perform Philip Glass’s music? This bold and fascinating show takes that daring leap.
With 8 SONNEURS for Philip Glass, the iconic repertoire of the pioneering American minimalist composer gains a fresh dimension: four emblematic pieces from 1969 (Two Pages, Music in Fifths, Music in Contrary Motion, Music in Similar Motion) are reimagined by traditional Breton musicians.
The result? A striking sonic alchemy where rich timbres, the continuous drone of the bagpipes, and spatial sound transform the listening experience. Glass’s music becomes living, vibrant, almost hypnotic — proving that his spirit resonates just as powerfully through the drone of traditional instruments as through synthesizers.
Fiona G. brings a razor-sharp solo hour of dark, observational stand-up that mixes Swiss deadpan with Parisian stage instincts. Fluent in several languages and armed with a precise sarcasm, she navigates subjects from everyday rituals to taboo topics with a playful cruelty and agile improvisation. The piece is a work-in-progress that plays with ego, irony and timing, offering unpredictable moments that pivot between biting malice and sudden tenderness.
In French.
Under the dual leadership of Sergey Ostrovsky, who conducts and performs as violin soloist, this closing concert presents Johannes Brahms’s Violin Concerto, Op. 77, alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, Op. 56 “Scottish”. The program juxtaposes Brahms’s warm, introspective lyricism with Mendelssohn’s sweeping, evocative landscapes, offering a journey from intimate soloistic detail to full orchestral grandeur. Expect finely shaped phrases, radiant string tone and dramatic contrasts that highlight both virtuosity and poetic depth.
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