Arooj Aftab stands out as one of the most singular voices in today’s music scene. She blends jazz, minimalism, South Asian traditions and avant-pop to create an intimate, audacious and deeply felt repertoire. Her breakthrough album Vulture Prince earned a Grammy and drew international recognition, leading to collaborations with renowned ensembles and performances on major stages. Her music unfolds through sparse, luminous arrangements that emphasize voice, silence and emotional nuance.
Country Cooking presents a brass-led celebration of Cape Jazz, drawing on 1950s exchanges between American jazz, Latin sounds and local marching bands, church choirs and animist traditions. The ensemble — Béatrice Graf (drums), Ludovic Lagana (trumpet), Yves Massy (trombone), Ian Gordon-Lennox (tuba) and Aina Rakotobe (alto sax) — performs works by contemporary South African composers arranged for brass band by Shama Milan. Expect warm grooves, rich harmonies and spirited, danceable energy.
Over three days, a local conservatory opens for a diverse Fête de la musique programme that explores jazz, chamber music, orchestral classes, electroacoustic creations, opera fragments, percussion, guitar, strings and pop-rock workshops. Performances range from intimate recitals to ensemble pieces, highlighting emerging students and guest artists. The programme is designed for all audiences, offering varied atmospheres from contemplative listening to rhythmic celebration, and showcasing both tradition and contemporary experimentation.
Valentin Liechti Trio returns three years after their debut with N O W WHAT?, an impressionistic, groove-driven set that invites daydreaming. The group’s unconventional instrumentation and the distinct personalities of Valentin Liechti (drums), Shems Bendali (trumpet) and Rodrigo Aravena (electric bass) shape a warm, exploratory sound. Compositions act as springboards for collective improvisation, with evolving motifs guided by subtle dynamics, textured timbres and intimate interplay that balances precision and spontaneous invention.
Charles Nouveau offers an intimate, fast-paced solo improvised show built entirely from audience prompts. With razor-sharp comic timing and playful curiosity, he turns themes suggested by the room into spontaneous sketches, jokes and conversations. Each performance is unique, mixing candid interaction with surreal detours and unpredictable stand-up rhythms, inviting the audience to co-create the evening. Runs about one hour and foregrounds improvisation as a theatrical experiment.
In French.
Catch Ilajan live at Geneva’s Fête de la Musique on 19 June, performing in front of St. Pierre Cathedral on the Roosevelt Records stage. An energetic summer concert in the heart of the city.
Presented by Philippe Béran, this fifth edition of L’OSR c’est vous! invites the audience into a sweeping musical journey across genres and eras. The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande blends symphonic works by Cécile Chaminade and Johannes Brahms with iconic film scores and popular repertoire ranging from Jurassic Park to Captain Marvel, Aladdin and the Rolling Stones. The programme highlights compositions old and new, including works by Sandrine Rudaz, and showcases orchestral textures and dynamic storytelling.
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