With “Madame Arthur Does Opera”, the legendary cabaret takes on opera and reinvents it with dazzling flair. Five flamboyant artists shatter the boundaries of classical opera in a whirlwind of voices, theatre, and extravagance. Blending pure emotion, humor, and subversion, this show—acclaimed at the 2024 Avignon Off Festival—celebrates artistic freedom in all its forms. (Note: the performance includes scenes of nudity.)
In French.
Following Napoleon’s defeat, Talleyrand and Fouché meet in Paris to determine France’s future—whether it will be a republic or a monarchy. During a private dinner, they engage in a heated debate: Fouché advocates for the republic, while Talleyrand aims to restore the Bourbons, requiring Fouché’s support. The evening is filled with revelations and confrontations against a backdrop of external turmoil.
In French.
Written by Valérie Poirier and directed by Tamara Fischer, Sous la peau follows two archaeologists — Élisabeth, 60, and Lucien, 28 — as they uncover a 7,000-year-old skeleton on a construction site. Across generations and worldviews, their excavation becomes a poetic exploration of transmission, discovery, and the deeper connections that link humanity through time.
In French.
At La Parfumerie, Serge Martin presents a unique dialogue between Diogenes and the Joker. Diogenes, sometimes appearing as a hologram, highlights life’s essentials while the Joker entertains the audience. Together, they critique modern cynicism and assert that life should overcome. This subversive and humorous performance explores themes such as simplicity, sexual freedom, gender equality, pacifism, and the rejection of money. Featuring José Lillo and Serge Martin on stage, the production uses holograms and meticulous staging to create an immersive experience.
Join the Semi-Final of the Concours de Genève – Viola Competition, featuring a solo recital and chamber music performance at the Geneva Conservatoire. Under the leadership of Tabea Zimmermann, the semi-finalists present a free-choice program along with works by Mozart and Berio, accompanied by guest artists.
Established in 1939, the Concours de Genève aims to discover and support young talents for an international career. The final will be held at Victoria Hall with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, followed by the prize ceremony.
Premiering on August 17, 2024, at the Théâtre du Jorat (Mézières, VD), Graals is a bold and hybrid stage work that blends theatre, opera, and myth. With a libretto and staging by Luc Birraux, and music by Kevin Juillerat (for baroque instruments and live electronics), the production interweaves excerpts from Henry Purcell’s King Arthur with a contemporary score.
The piece reimagines the legend of the Holy Grail, tracing its origins through the journey of Joseph of Arimathea and Mary Magdalene as they navigate a world of early Christianity, pagan rites, and shifting beliefs. Between faith and superstition, sacred and profane, Graals offers an immersive, time-bending exploration of one of Western culture’s most enduring myths.
Conducted by Antoine Rebstein, this meeting of ancient and modern sounds creates a unique musical language—both rooted in tradition and boldly experimental.
For the second year, Le Lyrique restaurant hosts a full day of concerts dedicated to Schumann’s chamber music. The event highlights the harmonic and poetic richness of his compositions through works for clarinet, horn, voice, and strings, blending well-known pieces with rare, fantastical selections. Performances feature pieces like “Fantasiestücke,” “Frauenliebe und Leben,” and string quartets, brought to life by talented musicians under the artistic direction of Raphaël Merlin.
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