A musical journey through the history of cabaret, from its origins to the present day, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons. Directed by Philippe Cohen, this production includes artists such as Bobby Lapointe and Aristide Bruant, accompanied by the talented Gaëlle Poirier on accordion and Narcisso Saùl on guitar. The ensemble, featuring Majbritt Byskov-Bridges, Philippe Cohen, Marie-Stéphane Fidanza, Claudia Lachat, Thomas Laubacher, and Kim Selamet, delivers a captivating evening filled with sketches and songs, offering a delightful blend of whimsy, romance, and humor.

Led by Salvatore Vinci and an ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, this programme presents traditional music from Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily and Sardinia. Musicians — Salvatore Vinci (zampogna), Domenico Morello (voice, zampogne, organetto, tamburello, flutes), Vincenzo Di Sanzo (zampogna), Sebastiano Battaglia (zampogna, organetto, tamburello), Luca Schirru (launeddas), Nicola Scaldaferri (ciamarella) — weave intimate polyphonic breaths, rustic timbres and driving rhythms. Rooted in field research, the performance moves between ritual songs, lively dances and the tarantella’s irresistible momentum, offering vivid, earthy textures and communal intensity.

Christian Mukuna, a comedian and actor of Congolese origin, takes the stage at Théâtre Les Salons with his latest show. Performing solo, he humorously reflects on the passage of time and the concept of “last times.” Known for his role on RTS and appearances in various short films, Mukuna uses humor as a tool to tackle sensitive topics like racism. Directed by Gaspard Boesch, this performance offers a witty and insightful take on our everyday quirks.

In French.

ClassiCosy presents the renowned Quatuor Strada in a complete cycle of Beethoven’s 16 string quartets, spread across seven concerts at Théâtre des Salons. This musical marathon celebrates the composer’s masterpieces, from early quartets influenced by Mozart and Haydn to the mature and transcendent works of his later opus. The performances offer a profound exploration of the human soul and a distinctive spiritual experience for music lovers in Geneva.