The Leipzig Symphony, under the baton of Knut Andreas, offers an exciting evening dedicated to Spanish classical music, featuring works by Bizet, Giménez, Falla, Sarasate, Strauss, Rimski-Korsakov, and Ravel. Violin soloist Antonio Palanović will take center stage. The program promises fiery rhythms and intense emotions, culminating with Ravel’s renowned “Boléro,” celebrated for its mesmerizing crescendo.
In March 1974, a slightly nervous Michel Berger played a song for France Gall—one he had written for himself but with her in mind. As he strummed a few chords, the lyrics left little room for doubt: Quand je suis seul et que je peux rêver / Je rêve que je suis dans tes bras / Je rêve que je te fais tout bas / Une déclaration, ma déclaration.
But the greatest love of the singer-songwriter was neither Véronique Sanson nor France Gall—his longtime partner in both life and music—but rather music itself, the only remedy for wounds that never quite healed. Behind his polished, almost reserved exterior lay a tormented man who drew boundless energy from his own fractures. A singular melodist and an underrated lyricist whose simplicity struck straight to the heart, Michel Berger didn’t just revive France Gall’s career—he also shaped those of icons like Françoise Hardy (Message personnel) and Johnny Hallyday (Le Chanteur abandonné, Quelque chose de Tennessee).
In French.
Tous les hommes sont menteurs (“All Men Are Liars”) is a humorous musical comedy that will be performed at the Comédie Lyrique de Genève in June 2025. Written and directed by Raphaëlle Farman, the show playfully explores romantic relationships and the theme of deception between men and women, with a satirical twist. The performance runs approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and is intended for an adult audience.
In French.
A M O R – Choosing Without Giving Up is a tender and humorous tragicomedy that delves into the struggles of a modern couple trying to rekindle their connection. Created by Marjolaine Minot and Günther Baldauf, the play explores love, desire, and the evolving nature of relationships, as two forty-somethings question what it means to stay together without losing themselves.
In French.
Don’t miss CocoRosie live in Geneva as part of their Little Death Wishes Tour 2025. The visionary sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady bring their haunting vocals and genre-blending sound — a mix of folk, experimental pop, and subtle electronics — to the PTR stage. Expect a poetic, dreamlike performance that’s both raw and deeply atmospheric, offering a glimpse into their upcoming album.
La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi will be presented at the Grand Théâtre de Genève in a new production, directed by Karin Henkel, from 18 June 2025. The opera, based on Alexandre Dumas fils’s La Dame aux Camélias, tells the tragic story of Violetta Valéry, a courtesan who sacrifices her happiness for the man she loves. Henkel’s fresh interpretation will explore Violetta’s sacrifice through a modern female lens, enhanced by Aleksandar Denić’s sets and Teresa Vergho’s costumes. The production will feature a stellar cast, with Ruzan Mantashyan and Jeanine De Bique alternating as Violetta, and Enea Scala and Julien Behr as Alfredo. Paolo Carignani will conduct the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande.
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