Located in the heart of the city, the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices (BFM) is a former hydroelectric power station on the Rhône that has been transformed into a versatile venue. It hosts a wide range of cultural events, including theatrical performances, dance shows, and concerts. Its entirely wooden interior enhances acoustic qualities, allowing it to accommodate up to 1,000 spectators.
On stage, a team of top comedians — Lou Trotignon, Louis Cattelat, Sofia Belabbes, Fiona Giarre, Nathalie Boitel, and Lord Betterave, hosted by Édouard Deloignon. A legendary venue, an electric atmosphere, and non-stop laughter guaranteed.
In French.
The new production of Rossini’s opera “L’Italienne à Alger,” directed by Julien Chavaz and conducted by Michele Spotti, promises a delightful twist on an operatic masterpiece. This satirical opera buffa, composed in 1813, subverts traditional norms with its blend of comedy and absurdity. Gaëlle Arquez takes on the role of Isabella, alongside performances by Nahuel Di Pierro and Maxim Mironov. Adding to the experience, a “Glam Night” is planned, with surtitles available in both French and English. The production features the Chorus of the Grand Théâtre de Genève and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and will be held at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices.
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande presents an emotionally charged program conducted by Holly Choe, featuring mezzo-soprano Christina Daletska. The evening includes Berio’s “Folk Songs,” a captivating exploration of traditional melodies from around the world. Charlotte Bray offers “The Earth Cried Out to the Sky,” a specially orchestrated diptych for the orchestra, reflecting the delicate state of Eastern Europe. The performance concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony, a tribute to his beloved Ukraine.
Jazz icon Joshua Redman will perform with the Geneva Camerata for a unique concert in Switzerland. Joining him on drums is Maxence Sibille, under the direction of Bar Avni. The concert will begin with two French symphonic pieces by Gabriel Fauré and Darius Milhaud, both influenced by jazz. This event promises to redefine the art of improvisation and offer an exceptional musical evening.
Swedish baritone Peter Mattei and pianist Daniel Heide present Schubert’s Winterreise, a haunting cycle of lieder that traces solitude, longing and the contours of a wintering soul. Mattei’s warm, velvety timbre and immaculate diction reveal the poetry’s fragile intimacies, while Heide’s sensitive accompaniment shapes sparse, shifting landscapes of sound. Drawing on Mattei’s recent lied repertoire and a 2019 Winterreise recording for Bis Records, the performance offers an intimate, emotionally charged journey through melancholic memory and austere beauty.
Baritone Peter Mattei presents a recital of Winterreise, Franz Schubert’s song cycle set to poems by Wilhelm Müller, accompanied by pianist Daniel Heide. Renowned for his expressive phrasing and clear diction, Mattei explores the cycle’s intimate emotional landscape with restraint and intensity. The program foregrounds nuanced timbral contrasts and the dialogue between voice and piano, offering a concentrated, elegant interpretation that highlights the dramatic arc and inner solitude of the songs.
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