6 – 8 November

Saison du 150ᵉ – Chapter I: Classical Music

Part of the Saison du 150ᵉ, this opening chapter gathers young musicians from the HEM to reimagine Geneva’s musical heritage through operetta and classical repertoire. Programmes range from Offenbach and Fauré to Jaques‑Dalcroze and Mussorgsky, presented by Compagnie MoZaïk’s, La Compagnie à Trois Temps and soloists Eva Viegas and Xaverine Lefebvre. The evenings balance historical intimacy and theatrical storytelling, blending lyricism, playful wit and vivid narration to create a warm, reflective experience.

In French.

Rue Jean-François-Bartholoni 6,
Switzerland
Photo Credit: ©SO2DESIGN
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