18 – 28 June

Frank Zappa’s 200 Motels

Frank Zappa’s opera “200 Motels” is showing in Switzerland for the first time. This dynamic musical-theatrical piece is brought to life by director Daniel Kramer and conductor Titus Engel, featuring an impressive and diverse cast, including Robin Adams, Brenda Rae, and legendary guitarist Mike Keneally. Known for his iconic rock career, Zappa presents an experimental and psychedelic work that blends opera, rock, and contemporary classical music. “200 Motels” offers a chaotic and extravagant journey across the United States, mirroring the wild lives of Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.

In English with French subtitles.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève
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Photo Credit: Jacob Holdt / Untitled, Ft. Lauderdale, Floride, États-Unis, 1974

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