Tuesday 7 October, 20:00

Le Sacre du Printemps

Germaine Acogny, Pina Bausch, and the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève (OCG) come together for an extraordinary performance of The Rite of Spring. Over a hundred musicians and dancers from 13 African countries explore the ritual of sacrifice and the seasonal shift from winter to spring. The program features Pina Bausch’s rare solo PHILIPS 836 887 DSY, Germaine Acogny’s Homage to the Ancestors, and Stravinsky’s masterpiece choreographed by Bausch, creating a powerful, immersive experience where rhythm, movement, and primal energy converge.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève
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