Didier Carrier offers a poetic, theatrical, and musical recital at the Bibliothèque de Carouge, featuring a selection of poems from Victor Hugo’s “Contemplations.” The performance delves into themes of mourning, resurrection, the healing power of nature, and the fight against injustice. The event concludes with a convivial gathering over refreshments.
In French.
“Carafes” is an absurd comedy in 13 scenes, featuring characters navigating the discomforts and small annoyances of everyday life. The humor emerges from awkward silences, mishaps, and moments of losing control, providing a humorous take on those universal instances where one is left “high and dry.”
In French.
At the Boundaries of the Possible – The Art of the Violin According to Locatelli.
The Temenos Ensemble and violinist Chouchane Siranossian invite you to a concert at the Temple de St-Gervais, showcasing the work of Pietro Locatelli. The program features Concertos from his Opus 1 and 3, highlighting Locatelli’s evolution from his early works to his mature pieces, characterized by striking virtuosity and deep expressiveness. The evening also includes a Trio that offers a more intimate soundscape and a flute concerto by Galuppi. This performance reveals Locatelli as both a poetic figure and a master of grand Baroque effects, guiding audiences from public grandeur to private introspection.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
Les Inoubliables festival in Geneva shines a spotlight on women composers past and present, from classical to jazz, through an eclectic programme of concerts, screenings, masterclasses, cine-concerts, round tables, and workshops for all audiences. It also carries out long-term initiatives such as residencies, score publications, and outreach activities, helping preserve and promote this rich female musical heritage.
Marlène Charpentié presents a playful, provocative performance channeling the ghost of Louise Bourgeois. Blending gothic cabaret, queer critique, and absurd humor, she explores the sexualization and institutional framing of female and lesbian bodies. Nudity and sexual content.
The play “La Baleine 52 hertz,” created by Collectif Humagine, explores autism and neurodivergent thought. It aims to raise awareness about coping mechanisms, learning processes, and the unique languages associated with autism, with a focus on women. Valentina Luporini, an actress and playwright, along with multi-instrumentalist musician Cédric Schaerer, bring this work to life.
In French.
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