Power struggles take center stage in this political and human narrative, offering a sharp reflection on legitimacy, chaos, and the quest for identity. The production incorporates a modular set design with models, puppetry, and contemporary projections to craft an epic theater experience that blends comedy and tragedy, rooted in past and present crises.
In French.
The extraordinary pianist Ivo Pogorelich presents an exploration of Beethoven’s masterworks at the BFM. This concert will showcase the “Pathétique,” “The Tempest,” and “Appassionata” sonatas, along with some of the composer’s bagatelles, highlighting Beethoven’s groundbreaking genius and lasting impact on classical music. A unique event for piano and Beethoven enthusiasts.
Pianists Anastasia Voltchok and Alexei Volodin will perform works by Mozart, Saint-Saëns, Lutosławski, and Rachmaninov as part of the Les Grands Interprètes series. The program features Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, Saint-Saëns’ Variations on a Theme by Beethoven, Lutosławski’s Paganini Variations, and Rachmaninov’s Suite No. 2.
Krishna Das, one of the most influential voices in today’s spiritual scene, returns to Switzerland for a concert at Geneva’s Alhambra. A disciple of Neem Karoli Baba, Krishna Das has brought kirtan and bhakti yoga to a global audience. His latest album, “Home in the Heart,” released in 2025, delves into themes of devotion and mysticism. This tour promises an evening filled with mantras and devotional chants, providing a profound opportunity for inner connection.
Leonardo García Alarcón and his Cappella Mediterranea, in collaboration with the GTG Ballet, present the opera-dance Castor & Pollux by Jean-Philippe Rameau. Rarely performed in its 1737 version, the work delves into themes of brotherly love and sacrifice amidst a war between two peoples. The show features renowned baroque artists, including performances by Reinoud van Mechelen and Andreas Wolf. Dance is woven into the core of the dramaturgy, highlighting the emotional and musical depth of Rameau’s composition.
In French, with English subtitles.
Directed by Marie Wyler and adapted from Violaine Bérot’s novel, Comme des bêtes follows a man nicknamed “the Bear” whose difference unsettles a mountain village after a child is sighted near his cave. Performed by Marie Probst, Marie Ruchat, Alexandra Tiedemann and David Casada, the piece mixes elements of folk tale and detective narrative to probe mutual taming between humans and other forms of life. Giulia Muniz’s costumes, David Kretonic’s lighting and Rudy Deceliere’s sound design build a tense, mysterious atmosphere that questions the limits of rationality.
In French.
Portrait is a creation by Alexandre Simon and Cosima Weiter that delves into the city through the lens of its diverse inhabitants. Combining text, acting, film sequences, and music, “Portrait” unveils a multicultural and unique Geneva. Pierre Maillet brings to life the testimonies collected by Cosima Weiter, supported by a trio of musicians under the direction of Vincent Bertholet. Filmed sequences by Alexandre Simon add depth to the staging, providing an artistic and anthropological view of the city.
In French.
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