A lyrical recital is set to take place at Villa Dutoit, showcasing works by Massenet, Lalo, Bizet, Offenbach, Gounod, and Thomas. The lineup features sopranos Taina Onnela and Valérie Vianin, tenor Jesse Concha, baritone Eric Dalhen, and pianist Sebastián Giunta, all led by musical director Francesca Giarini Dalhen. The event is free to attend, with donations encouraged to support the artists.
Benjamin Appl, a German baritone, will present a recital with pianist James Baillieu, featuring songs by Gustav Mahler, Alma Mahler, George Butterworth, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, and other composers. The program centers around Mahler’s world, with highlights including Rückert Lieder and Urlicht from Des Knaben Wunderhorn. It also includes George Butterworth’s Six Songs from ‘A Shropshire Lad’, a cycle that resonates with the tragic story of Butterworth’s death in World War I. The recital will explore the connections between Mahler and lesser-known composers, including those who perished in Theresienstadt. Appl, known for his dramatic interpretations, brings a poignant depth to the program, marking his third recital at the Grand Théâtre.
The play “Les cinq roses de Jennifer” explores the solitude and struggle of an individual against dominant discourse. It tells the story of Jennifer, a romantically inclined femminiello, who awaits the eagerly anticipated call from Franco after an unforgettable night together. Each day, she dedicates a song to him while living under the threat of a serial killer targeting transvestites in her 1980s Naples neighborhood. Though seemingly light-hearted, the play powerfully portrays the outsider’s condition and the despair of hiding in order to be accepted. Translated and directed by Daniela Morina Pelaggi, the production is supported by a talented artistic and technical team, and it marks its world premiere in French under the banner of Compagnie Daï Daï Produçao.
In French.
Vir Andres Hera’s performance, “The sacred, without world,” featuring Jona Bruixet and Maya Zaton, draws inspiration from Marlene NourbeSe Philip’s poem “Zong!” to explore poetic realms and semantic chaos. The artists craft a collective narrative interweaving multiple temporalities, drawing elements from carnival, oceans, ballrooms, and seismographs. This piece aims to give voice to the dead, engage in dialogue with them, and challenge historical documents that oppress marginalized and colonized peoples. It unfolds within the residency “IT’S ABOUT TIME” by Thomas Conchou at the MAH.
This theatrical thriller follows the journey of a cocoa bean to a chocolate bar, revealing the complexities of a globalized system and the grim realities of the industry. Tackling themes of racism, violence, and oppression, this bold and thought-provoking show challenges Switzerland’s idyllic image.
In French.
Don’t miss George Bernard Shaw’s iconic satire on class and gender roles in early 20th century British society.
When phonetics expert Professor Henry Higgins meets Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle, he accepts a bet – that by simply changing the way she speaks, he will be able to pass her off as a duchess.
In English.
In this evocative storytelling performance, Swiss storyteller Christine Métrailler transports audiences to a village on the cusp of renewal. Set in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the narrative captures the community’s anticipation and joy as they prepare for their first dance after a year of social distancing. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt narration, Métrailler explores themes of human connection, resilience, and the simple pleasures of togetherness.
In French. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
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