The Association des Concerts des dimanches invites you to a captivating concert featuring sung poems set to the words of Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni. Composed by Lucia Albertoni and Diana Grande, and accompanied by Pierre Alain Magni on guitar, Elia Lucken on violin and bass, and Marta Dias on percussion and melodica, the poems come alive with blended melodies inspired by Argentine and Mediterranean rhythms. The vocal performances turn the poems into enchanting polyphonic songs.
“État Sauvage” offers a theatrical experience where humor and discomfort intertwine. It follows two men, referred to as the One and the Other, who meet in a park transformed into a wild space, challenging violence and reason. The play delves into our inner barbarism and the delicacy of civilization through compelling performances, highlighted by intricate lighting and evocative music. Stéphane Jaubertie’s script is powerful and contemporary, crafting a disturbingly mesmerizing human tableau. The production has been awarded the first regional prize from Rhône-Alpes at the FESTHEA festival and closed the Avignon IF festival.
In French.
Zizi Zozio is a performance by Marvin M’Toumo, an artist and designer trained in Nice and Geneva, that merges theater, fashion, and poetry. It reflects on his childhood in Guadeloupe and a dream of living among pelicans. The performer embodies a bird adorned with feathers, addressing themes of violence, sexuality, memory, and survival through a blend of storytelling, breath, cries, and song. Through this hybrid character, he authentically explores issues of gender and race, using art as a space for questioning and reconciliation.
Ages 18 and up.
LovPoem explores the void left by lost love through a dance that intertwines tenderness and pain. Ludovico Paladini embodies this emptiness, navigating between nostalgic memories and abrupt sound interruptions, unveiling the complexity of heartache with a mix of emotion, kitsch, and irony.
Ages 14 and up.
Evita Koné, a singer from Geneva with Swiss, Chadian, and American influences, masterfully blends hip-hop, neo-soul, and R’n’B. Known for her voice that perfectly complements groove, she gracefully transitions between singing and rapping. As a member of the group Captains Of The Imagination, she also enjoys a successful solo career, highlighted by winning the Swiss Live Talents award in 2022. Her EP “Break,” produced by Christophe Calpini, showcases her musical versatility, ranging from smooth soul to dark hip-hop and trip-hop. Through her lyrics, she tackles personal and social themes, particularly addressing the oppression of women and non-binary individuals.
Villa Bernasconi is transformed into a poetic labyrinth with the project “Chambres d’échos.” First presented at the Avignon Festival 2022, this collective showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Performers Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran, hailing from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza, give voice to personal and poignant themes. The event is enriched by musician Neda Joukar, a târ specialist, who provides musical interludes.
In French and Arabic.
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.
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