The duo Sabîl, featuring oud virtuoso Ahmad al Khatib and percussionist Youssef Hbeisch, crafts music that is deeply rooted in Eastern tradition yet reimagined in a contemporary style. They collaborate with the Quatuor Béla, renowned for their bold and innovative interpretations of Western repertoire and unique musical collaborations. Together, they merge their worlds to present a distinctive and cross-cultural musical experience that transcends cultural boundaries.
Port-Royal by Montherlant delves into the resistance of the nuns at Port-Royal against ecclesiastical and royal authority during Louis XIV’s reign. Through iconic figures like Pascal and Racine, Montherlant, an atheist, explores the spiritual and political turmoil of Jansenism. With powerful language, he portrays the doubts, strength, and defiance of these women confronting a male-dominated power, a theme that continues to resonate today.
The Agapé Festival returns for its 17th edition, offering 11 concerts and a theater play at the Salle Frank Martin. This event showcases masterpieces by renowned composers like Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel, taking audiences on musical journeys through Armenia, Iran, and the Mediterranean basin. This edition pays tribute to Notre Dame de Paris. Notable performances include the Ensemble Correspondances under the direction of Sébastien Daucé, among others.
Founded in 2018 by Vuma Levin and Théo Duboule, In Motion delves into a distinctive stylistic blend, drawing inspiration from Nguni-Sotho rhythms, 16th-century madrigals, pop-rock, and improvisational music. The ensemble, featuring guitarists, a trumpeter, a drummer, a bassist, and a percussionist, offers a vibrant and imaginative repertoire that truly embodies its name.
The Orchestre d’Harmonie de Genève, led by Jean-Christophe Monnier, will be performing a concert at Victoria Hall dedicated to the spirit of Spain. The repertoire features works by Joaquín Turina, Isaac Albéniz, Manuel de Falla, Aram Khatchaturian, Maurice Ravel, and Georges Bizet, including pieces like “Danzas fantásticas,” “Córdoba,” and the “March of the Toreadors.”
There would be a white painting, as blank as a clean slate, and three friends: Marc, Serge, and Yvan. One hates the artwork, another hesitates, and the third is preoccupied with his upcoming marriage. Around this painting, Yasmina Reza explores art, perspective, friendship, and even the meaning of life with a blend of humor and cruelty. Through sharp dialogue and biting wit, her play—translated into thirty-five languages and awarded two Molières and a Tony Award—delves into human contradictions. On stage, François Morel, Olivier Broche, and Olivier Saladin brilliantly bring this reflection on beauty and friendship to life.
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.
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