Ky‑Mani Marley blends reggae, hip‑hop, RnB and dancehall in a dynamic stage show rooted in his Jamaican heritage. He revisits anthems from his father Bob Marley alongside early recordings and more recent material, moving between soulful vocals, rhythmic grooves and spoken-word elements. A seasoned collaborator with international artists, Ky‑Mani delivers an energetic, genre-crossing performance that balances reverence for tradition with contemporary urban influences.
Directed by François Marin, this intimate staging examines the fraught passion between Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt against the moral upheavals of Nazi Germany. Mario Diament’s text, adapted by André Nerman, traces a forbidden love between a philosopher and his student, probing complicity, memory and the struggle to reconcile heart and conscience. Sabrina Martin and Frank Semelet inhabit the roles with spare, intense performances, supported by a precise, austere mise en scène that foregrounds emotional conflict and ethical ambiguity.
In French.
Are Demons Among Us? Berbiguier de Terre-Neuve du Thym was a French citizen from Avignon who, after having his cards read by a fortune-teller, began to see malevolent beings all around him, whom he called “goblins.” The delusion lasted his entire life. His book on demons is an impressively detailed work, written in a rich literary style and containing utterly bizarre content—both pathetic and unintentionally comical.
It constitutes the most complete account of the inner world of a man gripped by profound madness. It was rediscovered in the following century by the Surrealists, notably Raymond Queneau, as well as by enthusiasts of outsider art. The performance will be a montage of the very words of this famous “literary madman” and will offer the audience a journey into the labyrinth of his thoughts.
In French.
An opening celebration that inaugurates the new Estrade Sonore and the participatory Art & Inclusion project. Gabriel Valtchev presents a site-specific electronic set designed for eight benches, blending electronics with acoustic elements. The enigmatic duo MeTadoCa (Doca and Empire Sauvage) explores improvisation and traditional-contemporary rhythms in a laboratory of sound. Le Horla adds additional sonic textures, while Artemisia offers culinary creations that echo wild, forest flavours. The evening unfolds as immersive, communal listening and experimental conviviality.
Organist Vincent Thévenaz presents an inaugural recital showcasing the restored Metzler organ. With refined technique and a nuanced touch, Thévenaz explores a programme that highlights the instrument’s tonal range and historical character. The performance balances luminous baroque textures with expansive romantic sonorities, offering a contemplative yet vivid musical journey that reveals the instrument’s recent restoration and acoustic presence and craftsmanship.
Italian guitarist Carlo Marchione, guest artist and specialist in transcription and arrangement for the classical guitar, leads a weekend of concerts, masterclasses and a conference with HEM guitar students. Across sessions he examines strategies for transcription and arranging repertoire for guitar, demonstrating techniques and pedagogical approaches for adapting music from other media. The programme balances performance and hands-on learning, offering participants insight into artistic and technical decisions in arrangement practice.
In French.
Roots reggae evening featuring The Abyssinians, the seminal Jamaican group celebrated for their rich vocal harmonies and enduring Rastafari anthems. Joined by Lone Ranger, the renowned Jamaican DJ stepping in for Big Youth, the lineup blends classic roots vocals with dynamic MC and sound-system traditions. Rounding the bill, Mother Dubber x 1000 balles delivers a deep dub and DJ set rooted in heavyweight bass and echoing textures. The programme honours reggae legends and sound-system culture.
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