Gena Festival is an open-air music event held in the Geneva countryside, featuring a mix of Swiss and international artists. With a focus on accessibility and a relaxed setting, it offers an opportunity to explore diverse musical styles in a natural, outdoor environment.
Sergey Ostrovsky and Noémie Bialobroda lead an exceptional concert featuring works by Beethoven, Dvořák, and Brahms. The program includes Brahms’ Sonata for Viola and Piano, Beethoven’s Cello and Piano Sonata, Beethoven’s Great Fugue, and Dvořák’s Piano Quartet. Talented musicians like Idan Hayat, Hunju Sohn, Xuanhan Xu, and Annegret Kuttner will be performing alongside other artists.
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The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances.
In its 50 years history, Montreux has hosted iconic performances by artists including Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Deep Purple and Prince even helped to write the legend of the place in their songs, while David Bowie and Freddie Mercury came to live in the region and record albums.
Jennie is a perfectly content dog with cozy cushions, full bowls, and a loving owner—yet something’s missing. One day, she packs her suitcase and sets off to discover the world. Through encounters and unexpected adventures, she learns that growing up isn’t about big achievements, but daring to step outside your comfort zone. A poetic and playful tale filled with surprises and songs, perfect for curious minds and fans of chance encounters.
In French. All audiences, ages 7 up.
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The Festival de la Cité Lausanne transforms the city into a vibrant stage, offering free access to an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, music, circus, literature, visual arts, and architecture. With a sharp, inclusive, and curious artistic direction, the festival celebrates in-situ creation and the intersection of art and society. Each edition reinvents itself with daring interdisciplinary projects, surprising collaborations, and a strong focus on emerging talents and public space. Far from traditional venues, it invites all audiences to experience the richness of contemporary art in an open, playful, and communal spirit.
Four captivating concerts await you at Stagni Park. On the first day, Ensemble Voyageur will enchant with a blend of European and Latin American melodies featuring a soprano and piano. The next day promises a deep dive into French music with performances by cellist Julia Sevilla Fraysse and pianist Anastasia Calmus. Following that, the United Strings of Europe will perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons paired with Piazzolla. The final day’s program by ClassiCosy includes works by Schubert and jazz pieces. Light refreshments will be available, and if it rains, the event moves indoors to the Jean-Jacques Gautier community hall.
Enjoy a witty and heartfelt cabaret with Charlotte Filou and Antoine Courvoisier as they explore life’s everyday misdemeanors. Through a blend of songs and sketches, they deliver an hour of laughter and emotion, performing works by François Morel, Barbara, Boris Vian, Jacques Brel, and Higelin. This unique experience is packed with accusations, pleadings, testimonies, and fabrications, but most importantly, it’s brimming with life.
In French.
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