John Osborn is a celebrated tenor whose long association with Geneva’s opera scene has established him as a charismatic and elegant recitalist. In this programme he surveys a rich vocal repertoire, from Beethoven and Schubert to de Falla, alongside rarer mélodies by Chausson, Fauré and the American song composer Ernest Charles. His refined phrasing and luminous timbre promise poetic intensity and intimate musical storytelling.
TRIIT gathers improvisers from Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Fribourg in a spirited inter-cantonal tournament of theatrical improvisation. The second edition foregrounds quicksilver wit, ensemble listening and bold character work as teams respond to spontaneous prompts. The creative focus oscillates between comic risk-taking and moments of honest surprise, with dynamic pacing and responsive staging shaping the drama. The atmosphere is competitive yet communal, a celebration of linguistic agility and shared theatrical invention.
In French.
Arcadi Volodos will be performing a piano recital as part of the series “Les Grands Interprètes.” The program features works by Bach/Feinberg and Chopin, including mazurkas, nocturnes, and the Polonaise-Fantaisie op. 61.
Created collectively by the company À l’Ouest with Guillaume Pidancet, this inventive staging reimagines Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard for families. Performed in a mobile truck‑theatre that becomes a ‘suitcase of dreams,’ the production blends playful storytelling, poetic imagery and close‑up interaction to transform a dark tale into a gentle exploration of curiosity and trust. The intimate ensemble features Pierre Boulben, Hugo Braillard and Loubna Raigneau.
In French.
Under the dual leadership of Sergey Ostrovsky, who conducts and performs as violin soloist, this closing concert presents Johannes Brahms’s Violin Concerto, Op. 77, alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3, Op. 56 “Scottish”. The program juxtaposes Brahms’s warm, introspective lyricism with Mendelssohn’s sweeping, evocative landscapes, offering a journey from intimate soloistic detail to full orchestral grandeur. Expect finely shaped phrases, radiant string tone and dramatic contrasts that highlight both virtuosity and poetic depth.
French association LALCA presents a collective listening session of its sound productions, accompanied by a discussion with Natacha, a social worker involved with the Point d’eau project. LALCA operates as a research and experimental laboratory investigating how cities are shaped against those they marginalize. The presentation gathers sound works and documentary audio alongside reflections on urban exclusion and public space. The session highlights collaborative, site-responsive practices that blend sonic, plastic and urban interventions to reveal unheard voices and contested urban narratives.
Fiona G. brings a razor-sharp solo hour of dark, observational stand-up that mixes Swiss deadpan with Parisian stage instincts. Fluent in several languages and armed with a precise sarcasm, she navigates subjects from everyday rituals to taboo topics with a playful cruelty and agile improvisation. The piece is a work-in-progress that plays with ego, irony and timing, offering unpredictable moments that pivot between biting malice and sudden tenderness.
In French.
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