Le Motet de Genève marks its centenary with a concert devoted to Giuseppe Verdi’s Nabucco in concert performance under the direction of Romain Mayor. The choir presents a dramatic and sonorous reading of Verdi’s score, emphasising choral grandeur and theatrical intensity. The production focuses on vocal colour, ensemble cohesion and a faithful yet expressive interpretation that highlights the work’s historical and emotional resonance.
Piano Festival Geneva 2026 brings together acclaimed pianists and emerging talents for a celebration of the piano’s rich repertoire, from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. Held at Geneva’s iconic venues, the festival features solo recitals, concertos, and special performances in an intimate and inspiring musical
Samar Haddad King’s Shabaab blends dance, theatre and puppetry to trace the intimate bond between two Palestinian friends, Mohamed and Mahmoud. Through movement, dialogue and a haunting puppet by Sipho Ngxola, the piece reconstructs memories, imagined futures and the silences carved by colonial violence. The choreography explores youth, tenderness and forms of resistance, creating a fragile space where friendship becomes a means of survival and poetic witness.
In English and Arabic with French surtitles.
Cirque Knie presents a family-oriented, large-scale circus spectacle combining athletic acrobatics, equestrian artistry and choreographed variety numbers. The programme balances fast-paced technical acts and poetic interludes, with careful staging, lighting and live musical accompaniment to create moments of wonder and humour. Suitable for children from four years upwards, the show prioritises accessibility and comfort while offering an immersive, theatrical atmosphere that blends tradition and contemporary circus aesthetics.
Juliette Pym (bass) and Bonella Holloway (keys) form Générique Mardi, a duo channeling the raw energy of no wave through hushed, bittersweet melodies and spoken-word passages. Their intimate set balances shadowy atmospheres and brittle pop textures, unfolding small, domestic crises into charged miniatures. Sparse arrangements leave space for tension and wit, where melodic hooks hover between nostalgia and unease. The performance favors subtle dynamics and close attention to timbre, inviting attentive listening.
Anitya — L’Impermanence is a participatory solo circus performance by acrobat Inbal Ben Haim. Set among a web of taut, intertwined ropes, the piece explores impermanence, letting go and collective reconstruction. Ben Haim’s mastery of the corde lisse produces striking visual tableaux, blending physical virtuosity with intimate audience interaction as spectators are invited to untangle and lift the performer. The work is atmospheric and sculptural, balancing tension, release and quiet resilience.
Singer-songwriter Zora offers an intimate acoustic set that unfolds like a suspended reverie. Her warm voice and pared-down guitar trace delicate melodies, exploring longing and quiet joy through spare, lyrical songs. The performance favors close listening, with subtle dynamics and moments of hush that invite reflection. Sparse arrangements and natural resonance create a fragile, luminous atmosphere, transporting listeners into a contemplative evening of honest storytelling and soft, emotive soundscapes.
In French.
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