Saturday 31 May, 12:00

Agapé Festival: Discovering a Young Talent

Join musicologist Giullia Rilli as she hosts a conversation with Gabriel Rignol, followed by a theorbo concert featuring works by Le Moyne, Bartolotti, Hotman, and J.S. Bach.

Rue de la Vallée 3,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: Association Agapé

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