Sunday 15 November, 11:00

Piano Singalong

Led by pianist Olivier Grimm, this convivial singalong revives French chanson from the 1950s to the 1970s. Guests gather over coffee and croissants to voice well‑known melodies while Grimm’s piano provides warm, intimate accompaniment. A simple staging projects lyrics to invite participation, shifting between tender nostalgia and lively swing. The programme favours communal singing and memory, creating a cosy, theatrical café atmosphere that celebrates shared repertoire and gentle conviviality.

In French.

Rue de Lausanne 128,
1202 Genève
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