Thursday 19 February, 19:30

Oiseaux de passage

La Cité Bleue welcomes soprano Natalie Dessay and pianist Philippe Cassard for an intimate and emotionally rich recital, shaped by their long-standing artistic partnership. Blending French and American art songs, the program explores voice and piano through lightness, drama, humor, and nostalgia.  This concert is part of their final tour together, as Natalie Dessay prepares to retire from the stage — a rare and moving event not to be missed.

Music by Samuel Barber, Louis Beydts, Ernest Chausson, Reynaldo Hahn, Gian Carlo Menotti, Francis Poulenc, André Previn, and Maurice Ravel.

Avenue de Miremont 46,
1206 Genève
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