In celebration of the ITU’s 160th anniversary, a free sound and light show will be projected onto the ITU Tower during Geneva’s Nuit des Musées. As the United Nations agency for digital technologies, the ITU plays a pivotal role in international cooperation and the global dissemination of technology. The event will highlight the ITU’s impact on everyday life, from radio to satellites.
Experience a unique concept in Geneva: a live concert by the Big Up’ Band in a jazz club atmosphere, complete with an after-work bar. Enjoy a warm, sociable evening with two 45-minute live music sessions while sipping drinks and savoring light snacks, all in the comfort of a lounge-like setting.
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.
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.
Danyèl Waro, the iconic voice of Réunion Island’s maloya music, brings his powerful blend of rhythm and poetry to Château Rouge. Known for his commitment to Creole culture and social justice, Waro’s performances are both energetic and deeply moving. Accompanied by traditional instruments like the kayanm and roulèr, he delivers songs that resonate with themes of resistance, identity, and heritage. This concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the soul of maloya live on stage.
Jen Rosenblit presents “ElseWhere Rhapsody”. This show places desire at its core, revisiting ancient motifs of erotic art through a queer lens. The performers actively build an imaginary land amidst a decaying landscape, exploring the repetitive and infinite mechanisms of desire. Through architecture, flesh, philosophy, and visual art, the stage community attempts to embody in impossible spaces, unleashing their collective energy.
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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