Join an enchanting tango evening with the group “…Y su orquesta quartette,” born from a deep love for tango and Argentine music. This captivating ensemble takes the audience on a musical journey to Buenos Aires with their vibrant strings. Following the concert, enjoy a milonga.
Khalid Abdalla, an actor and activist, takes us on a dynamic solo journey inspired by the 2011 Egyptian revolution and the counter-revolution that followed. Through a global mapping of events, he weaves together personal and political narratives, exploring themes such as colonialism, decolonization, friendship, loss, protests, uprisings, and the recent violence in Gaza.
Ages 14 and up.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
Villa Bernasconi is transformed into a poetic labyrinth with the project “Chambres d’échos.” First presented at the Avignon Festival 2022, this collective showcases contemporary Arabic poetry. Performers Soukaina Habiballah, Carol Sansour, Hend Jouda, and Rasha Omran, hailing from Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Gaza, give voice to personal and poignant themes. The event is enriched by musician Neda Joukar, a târ specialist, who provides musical interludes.
In French and Arabic.
LovPoem explores the void left by lost love through a dance that intertwines tenderness and pain. Ludovico Paladini embodies this emptiness, navigating between nostalgic memories and abrupt sound interruptions, unveiling the complexity of heartache with a mix of emotion, kitsch, and irony.
Ages 14 and up.
Faraj Suleiman, a Palestinian composer and pianist, draws inspiration from Arabic oriental melodies and rhythms combined with jazz influences. With a background in classical music, he aims to resonate with both Eastern and Western audiences. Suleiman has spotlighted the oriental piano through various albums and projects, including compositions for solo piano, quartets, and orchestras. His work extends to theater and film, notably scoring for award-winning films like “200 Meters” and “Alam.”
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