With cellist Lisa Cailleton and Jérôme Gruffel (viola), Jean‑Baptiste Navarro (violin) and Nathalie Saudan (violin), the Contrepoint Quartet traces a repertoire from Purcell to Philip Glass and interweaves Scandinavian folk motifs. The programme examines the persistent force of repeating musical cells, contrasting baroque clarity with minimalist pulse and folk lyricism. Subtle dynamics and crystalline ensemble tuning reveal textures that shift from introspective to propulsive, inviting close listening and emotional clarity. It is presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale season.

Led by fiddler Noémie de Rham, Kumquat brings Irish neo-traditional music to sparkling life. Violin, bodhrán and percussion (Jérémie Stricker), accordion (Larisa Strelnikova) and Irish/classical flutes (Cécile Willa) weave driving reels and introspective airs. The ensemble balances kinetic dance rhythms with delicate phrasing, blending meticulous nods to tradition with fresh energy. Sound and dynamics create a tactile, communal atmosphere that invites movement and close listening. Presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale series.

Three singers — Claire de Buren Massy, Taina Onnela and Hilde Stein — weave traditional songs from the Far North into intimate, harmonised arrangements. Performed in their original languages and lightly reimagined with contemporary touches, the programme balances humour, melancholy and nostalgia. Brief spoken introductions frame each piece, guiding listeners through the stories while allowing the trio’s close harmonies and sparse textures to unfold. Presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale series, the performance favours warmth and attentive listening.