30 – 31 October

À l’ombre de Calvin

Directed and performed by Vincent Babel and Alexandre Diakoff, À l’ombre de Calvin blends text, music and film to retrace key moments and hidden facets of John Calvin’s life. Bruno Miquel acts as narrator while Silvia Fabiani contributes evocative video, and a children’s choir prepared by Emmanuel Meliz joins the cathedral choir and instrumental ensemble under Florence Kraft’s direction. The staging balances historical reflection and poetic imagery to engage audiences of all ages.

In French.

Rue de la Madeleine 15,
Switzerland
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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