Under the baton of Gábor Takács‑Nagy, the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève sets two operatic worlds in vivid dialogue. Mozart’s theatre of love — mapped through arias from Così fan tutte sung by a cast of six — meets the smouldering energy of Bizet’s Carmen as refracted in Rodion Shchedrin’s orchestral suite. The programme balances intimate vocal exchanges and orchestral colour, with attention to phrasing, texture and dramatic contrast, producing moments of irony, desire and incandescent passion.
Since its first edition in 1992, this free popular festival celebrates music and encourages everyone to make and enjoy it. It showcases the musical diversity of the greater Geneva area through performances by professional and amateur artists, schools and cultural institutions, plus community projects and co-productions. The program brings neighbours together across stages and styles, offering a friendly space for shared listening, participation and discovery.
An exuberant late night tribute to Frank Zappa presented in collaboration with the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. The evening opens with the playful collective 200 Zappas, followed by a focused homage from Swiss trio Steamboat and the inventive Geneva sextet L’Osmose. DJ Zemzem closes with an eclectic, groove driven set that threads improvisation, rock, and avant jazz into the night. Expect virtuosic performances, spirited reinterpretations and a bold, genre bending atmosphere.
These two premiere performances present a large-scale collective choreography by Catol Teixeira (The Tongue) and a dystopian fiction by Marion Siéfert (Bunker). The Tongue explores ensemble movement, textural layers and spatial composition; Bunker unfolds a tense speculative narrative forged through dramaturgical research. Both pieces stem from extended creation periods in Romandy and invite spectators to witness artistic processes and the evolving stage languages of the companies.
The Tongue – in English.
Bunker – in French
PrismE brings together Leila Kramis (piano), Sylvain Fournier (drums) and Stéphane Fisch (double bass) for a programme that delves into the world of dreams. The trio navigates contrasts between contemplative passages and explosive energy, combining clean melodies, infectious grooves and spirited improvisation. Their tight interplay and dynamic control shape shifting textures that move from intimate reflection to driving momentum, creating a poetic, accessible sound at the crossroads of jazz and pop.
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.
Catch Ilajan live at Geneva’s Fête de la Musique on 19 June, performing in front of St. Pierre Cathedral on the Roosevelt Records stage. An energetic summer concert in the heart of the city.
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