In a Swiss adaptation of Georg Büchner’s novella “Lenz,” this musical ceremony delves into themes of loss and mourning. Three musicians pay tribute to the character Lenz, set against a backdrop reminiscent of mountains and an inner void. Blending the Alpine horn, folklore, and Fauré’s Requiem with Büchner’s words, the event explores madness, brotherhood, and hope. Through inner landscapes and traditional sounds, the celebration gently illuminates human fragility.
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.
Marc Ribot, a restless guitar legend, delivers an incandescent solo set that fuses jazz and Latin influences into a singular sonic journey. A catalyst of sounds, Ribot has shaped entire musical worlds alongside Tom Waits, the Lounge Lizards and Jim Jarmusch, and his recent album Map of a Blue City (2025) further confirms his adventurous virtuosity. In concert his playing becomes an immersive exploration of texture, rhythm and melody, moving from tender intimacy to volcanic intensity.
Winter of Caecilia gathers seven local theatre productions that revisit contemporary and classic forms through monologue and solo performance. Artists such as Nastassja Tanner, Ahmed Belbachir, Roland Vouilloz and Vincent Jacquet offer intimate, visceral interpretations, while texts by playwrights like Fabrice Melquiot are brought to life under directors including Jean‑Yves Ruf. The programme mixes poetic, comic and physically charged pieces that privilege sensory staging and emotional immediacy, inviting audiences into distinct, singular theatrical universes.
In French.
Renowned pianist Sir András Schiff will perform as part of the Les Grands Interprètes series, offering a selection of pieces by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schubert. The exact program will be revealed on the evening of the concert.
Created and performed by the Patin libre troupe, Murmuration stages 15 skaters as a single, fluid organism inspired by the collective dynamics of bird flocks. At breakneck speed the ensemble executes precise, chain-reaction choreographies that merge virtuosity and risk. The piece explores harmony and antagonism within groups, alternating moments of breathtaking synchronization with fragile, intimate passages. Bold staging and relentless momentum offer a sensory, kinetic experience that blurs dance and spectacle.
After spending six years in prison, a solitary con artist embarks on a journey of reintegration. Suddenly, a woman claiming to be his daughter appears, bringing up a missing sum of money, a cult, and an heiress tied to wartime exploitation. With the support of a therapist who was involved throughout his incarceration, the characters delve into a world of deception, identity quests, and shared guilt. This existential thriller delves into the fragmented nature of reality and memory.
In French.
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