Located on the edge of Geneva’s old town, the Alhambra has been part of the city’s cultural landscape since its establishment in 1920. It primarily serves as a venue for contemporary music events, organized by private entities and non-profit associations. The venue also hosts concerts and events during Geneva’s many festivals, offering a diverse range of musical performances.
Di Genfe Kapelye offers a spirited voyage through klezmer, oriental rhythms, Judeo‑Spanish melodies and Hasidic tunes. The Geneva-based quintet—Bianca Asseo (violin, spoken word), Cédric Asseo (saxophones, flutes, arrangements), Pier‑Yves Têtu (accordion), David Morhain (percussion) and Frédéric Berney (double bass)—balances fiery improvisation and tight ensemble writing. Their self-styled ‘post tenebras klezmer’ blends vibrant, danceable textures with intimate moments, inviting communal response and a sensory immersion in rhythm and timbre.
Led by Yiannis Ploutarchos with Katerina Kakoseou, this concert frames Greek song in a tapestry of nostalgia and Mediterranean warmth. Musical curator Tzimas Nikolaos shapes arrangements that let Ploutarchos’s warm voice and Kakoseou’s radiant timbre converse with a tight ensemble: Yiorgos Retikas (guitar), Michail Papadakis (piano/keys), Athanasios Petrelis (bouzouki), Stylianos Alexopoulos (bouzouki), Ioannis Karakasidis (percussion), Konstantinos Stilpnopoulos (bass) and Iasonas Ktenas (violin). The program balances tradition and contemporary flair, weaving intimate moments and driving rhythms into an emotionally resonant evening.
The Festival Voix de Fête welcomes Oxmo Puccino and Yao for a concert at the Alhambra. Oxmo Puccino, a towering figure in francophone rap, embarks on a new tour with his final album, offering a last embrace to his audience with his distinctive voice and elegant lyrics. Yao, an urban poet, combines soul, funk, alternative hip-hop, and slam to deliver powerful and vibrant performances. Celebrated as an exceptional lyricist within Canadian francophonie, Yao crafts deeply immersive and lingering moments on stage.
Festival Voix de Fête is hosting a remarkable concert at the Alhambra featuring Vincent Delerm and Martin Costaz. Vincent Delerm, a multi-talented artist, delivers a thoughtful and poignant performance. Meanwhile, Martin Costaz draws inspiration from the Alpine mountains, blending English-language folk with French chanson to explore themes such as time, feminism, and ecology.
The Festival Voix de Fête brings together a captivating concert at Alhambra featuring Zélie, Luiza, and St Graal. Zélie’s raw and intense electro-pop blends power and vulnerability to convey deep emotions and desires. Luiza delivers a vibrant fusion of French and Brazilian influences, infusing her pop music with sunny rhythms and a sense of freedom. Meanwhile, St Graal sings of contemporary love with catchy melodies and heartfelt sincerity.
The Festival Voix de Fête features a concert by Marguerite and Sam Sauvage at the Alhambra. Emerging from Star Academy, Marguerite delivers intense performances where she candidly sings about her bisexuality. Her poignant lyrics and enchanting melodies delve into her reflections on femininity and masculinity. Sam Sauvage, with his charismatic presence, deep voice, and easygoing style, represents a liberated French pop scene.
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