Sophye Soliveau, a singer, harpist, and choir conductor, celebrates Afro-American music with her debut album “Initiation,” blending R’n’B, soul, and gospel. This concert, a passionate tribute to lush R’n’B, takes place as part of the JazzContreBand festival.
A powerful theatrical tribute to the legendary Geneva writer, painter, and sex worker Grisélidis Réal, based on her raw, visceral letters to Jean-Luc Hennig. Directed and adapted by Françoise Courvoisier—who previously brought Réal’s world to life in three earlier works—this intimate piece is set in the writer’s own kitchen, the heart of her confessions and creativity. Twenty years after her death, the play celebrates Réal’s fierce spirit and lyrical rage, honoring the woman who turned her life, her body, and her revolt into unforgettable literature.
In French.
Habib Meftah and Rouzbeh Esfand introduce their musical project Shibaali at the Alhambra, blending electronic dance music with the sounds from southern Iran. Renowned percussionist Habib draws inspiration from Bushehr’s rich cultural diversity, while Rouzbeh infuses his expertise in both Western and Iranian music. The concert will be kicked off with a DJ set by Ralph.
The Brass Band des Savoie and the Ensemble Vocal Orphée, led by William Thébaudeau-Müller and Matthieu Schweyer, will perform Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” at Victoria Hall. Featuring Karine Mkrtchyan (soprano), Sacha Michon (baritone), and the Thoiry Children’s Choir under the direction of Anne Seigneur, this event promises an exceptional musical evening.
ClassiCosy invites you to a special evening dedicated to Amy Beach, an American composer whose work is relatively unknown in Geneva. Known for her eclectic style as both a pianist and composer, Amy Beach made a significant impact in her time with pieces such as the Grand Mass, Gaelic Symphony, and a piano concerto. This event offers an opportunity to explore her early vocal works and her trio opus 150, highlighting her journey towards artistic maturity.
In a 16-square-meter studio, “She” battles boredom by dancing, singing, and playing recklessly, enjoying the freedom of solitude. However, the arrival of a stranger disrupts this balance, turning her self-amusement into a need for self-control. The performance delves into the emotional conflicts between freedom and restraint, carefreeness and anxiety, joy and anger.
In French.
Four performers, each grappling with their own emotional and financial turmoil, delve into the economic principles that shape our lives through the medium of music. Through invigorating songs, they question the nature and perception of public debt.
In French.
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