Sunday 1 June, 17:00

Agapé Festival – Ensemble Correspondances

Performances

Under the direction of Sébastien Daucé, the ensemble Correspondances pays tribute to Notre Dame de Paris with works by Campra, Veillot, Lalouette, Cosset, and Robert. Specializing in 17th-century French music, the ensemble combines historical accuracy with contemporary emotion. Their work involves the revival of previously unheard compositions and grand reconstructions, such as the Coronation of Louis XIV. Since its founding in 2009, Correspondances has become a key reference point, performing both in France and internationally, and is in residence at the Théâtre de Caen.

Rue de la Vallée 3,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: Association Agapé

Thursday 15 May, 20:30

Danyèl Waro

Performances

Château Rouge

Danyèl Waro, the iconic voice of Réunion Island’s maloya music, brings his powerful blend of rhythm and poetry to Château Rouge. Known for his commitment to Creole culture and social justice, Waro’s performances are both energetic and deeply moving. Accompanied by traditional instruments like the kayanm and roulèr, he delivers songs that resonate with themes of resistance, identity, and heritage. This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the soul of maloya live on stage.

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6 – 18 May

Choc ! La friandise des dieux

Performances

Théâtre du Grütli

This theatrical thriller follows the journey of a cocoa bean to a chocolate bar, revealing the complexities of a globalized system and the grim realities of the industry. Tackling themes of racism, violence, and oppression, this bold and thought-provoking show challenges Switzerland’s idyllic image.

In French.

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14 & 15 May, 19:30

Turangalîla-Symphony by Messiaen performed by the OSR

Performances

Victoria Hall

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Bertrand de Billy, presents Messiaen’s Turangalîla-Symphonie with Kit Armstrong on piano and Cécile Lartigau on ondes Martenot.

The OSR first performed Olivier Messiaen’s “Turangalîla-Symphonie” in a memorable concert in 1981, conducted by Horst Stein and the composer himself attending all rehearsals – a significant event then, this symphonic gem remains an extraordinary experience. This grand love song unfolds in ten movements, featuring a sizeable ensemble enhanced with the piano and ondes Martenot. Although labelled a symphony, it’s more like a sinfonia concertante involving all sections of the orchestra, putting a spotlight on the piano, with its challenging part specially tailored for Messiaen’s wife, Yvonne Loriod. The vibrant composition dazzles with a myriad of colors, drawing influence from the oriental gamelans that fueled Messiaen’s creativity.

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Thursday 15 May, 18:00

Jazz Thursdays

Performances

Salle J.-J. Gautier

Experience a unique concept in Geneva: a live concert by the Big Up’ Band in a jazz club atmosphere, complete with an after-work bar. Enjoy a warm, sociable evening with two 45-minute live music sessions while sipping drinks and savoring light snacks, all in the comfort of a lounge-like setting.

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8 – 18 May

Petite

Performances

Théâtricul

There is a period in our lives that marks us particularly. For me, it was when I played with Barbie dolls. I was the most renowned director in the world. I was a big name in cinema. Everyone wanted to work for me. One day, it all stopped, my world collapsed, and that was the end.

In French.

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13 -17 May

Pygmalion

Performances

Théâtre de Terre-Sainte

Don’t miss George Bernard Shaw’s iconic satire on class and gender roles in early 20th century British society.
When phonetics expert Professor Henry Higgins meets Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle, he accepts a bet – that by simply changing the way she speaks, he will be able to pass her off as a duchess.

In English.

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Agapé Festival – Ensemble Correspondances