The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) hosts Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla for her Geneva debut, joined by pianist Georgijs Osokins. The event’s program includes “The Four Elements” by Frank Martin, Chopin’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor,” Debussy’s “La Mer,” and Ravel’s Suite No. 2 from “Daphnis and Chloé.” This concert showcases the OSR’s essence through works that evoke nature, reflect its celebrated early recordings, and feature brilliant orchestral pieces.
Actor Samuel Labarthe turns Nicolas Bouvier’s fever-drenched memoir The Scorpion-Fish into a hypnotic, miniaturist tour de force: marooned in 1950s Ceylon after a headlong road trip from Geneva through the Balkans and Afghanistan, the once-ebullient traveller spirals into tropical delirium, trading human company for buzzing insects, mirage-bright visions and mordant humour that flits between the sublime and the grotesque. Under Catherine Schaub’s finely gauged direction, Labarthe channels both the lush lyricism and the slow-burn torment of this “motionless voyage,” distilling Bouvier’s languid prose into a tactile, rejuvenating elixir that lets the audience feel every bead of sweat, jolt of wonder and sting of isolation.
In French. Ages 12 and up.
Young musicians Kimia Corke (violin) and Isaac Bernheim (piano) present a dynamic program of Classical and Romantic works, featuring pieces by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Saint-Saëns, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Sarasate, and Brahms. By attending, you also support the CANSEARCH Foundation and its mission to improve the lives of children with cancer.
The Festival Les Créatives, a multidisciplinary event in Geneva, highlights the artistic and intellectual works of women and gender minorities. The 21st edition features concerts, theater, exhibitions, and discussions on topics such as chosen families and friendships. Notable participants include Hélène Giannecchini, Sophie Lewis, and Chloé Delaume. The festival reaffirms its commitment to combatting gender-based violence, working with the Canton and City of Geneva on local awareness campaigns.
“To Hell with War!” is a satirical parody of “Ubu Roi” by the Studio d’Action Théâtrale, under the direction of Gabriel Alvarez. Drawing inspiration from Jarry, the performance condemns war as a grotesque and tragic charade. Actors portray absurd characters that lay bare the senselessness and brutality of conflict, staging a macabre dance against destructive capitalism.
In French. Ages 15 and up.
Rock on Stage Classic is an event offering musicians of all skill levels the chance to perform on stage, guided by André Schmid, the former lead singer of the Geneva band Ça va chier. Participants can perform solo, with their own accompanists, or be supported by a team of professional musicians.
The Lausanne Symphonic and University Orchestra (OSUL) teams up with the Pro Arte Choirs of Lausanne and the Chamber Choir of the University of Fribourg to perform Verdi’s Requiem, led by Hervé Klopfenstein. This masterpiece blends religious and operatic elements, delving into themes of mortality and salvation with grand choral sections, exceptional soloists, and a stunning orchestra. Renowned segments, such as the “Dies Irae,” captivate with their expressive intensity and power.
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