Thursday 6 November, 19:30

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Performances

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande joins forces with the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne under the baton of Ton Koopman, featuring acclaimed soprano Julia Lezhneva. This concert is a tribute to Mozart, showcasing masterpieces like the overture to “The Magic Flute,” the motet “Exsultate, jubilate,” the serenade “Serenata notturna,” the concert aria “Voi avete un cor fedele,” and the famous Symphony No. 38 “Prague.” Ton Koopman brings an authentic 18th-century touch to the performance, offering a true-to-period interpretation of Mozart’s work.

Rue du Général-DUFOUR 14,
1204 Genève

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Sunday 6 July, 17:00

Geneva International String Academy

Performances

Société de lecture

Under the artistic leadership of Sergey Ostrovsky and Noémie Bialobroda, this concert features masterworks by Bruch, Brahms, Schumann, and Wieniawski. The program includes Wieniawski’s “Fantaisie brillante,” Bruch’s quintet for two violas and strings, Schumann’s “Märchenbilder,” and Brahms’ quintet for two violins, viola, and two cellos. Showcasing performances by musicians such as David Baik, Simon Peguiron, and the Quatuor Solveig, the concert highlights significant pieces from the classical repertoire.

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4 – 19 July

Montreux Jazz Festival

Cool Stuff Performances

Montreux

FURTHER AFIELD

The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Created in 1967 by Claude Nobs and directed by Mathieu Jaton since 2013, the Montreux Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event, generating fantastic stories and legendary performances.

In its 50 years history, Montreux has hosted iconic performances by artists including Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Leonard Cohen, David Bowie, Elton John and Stevie Wonder. Deep Purple and Prince even helped to write the legend of the place in their songs, while David Bowie and Freddie Mercury came to live in the region and record albums.

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Sunday 6 July, 16:00

Am Angklungklang – Premiere

Performances

Autre lieu

AM ANGKLUNGKLANG is a four-hour immersive experience featuring live Indonesian gamelan and electronics at PNEU, Le Vélodrome. The Ensemble Batida employs metal and bamboo percussion instruments, including the angklung, arranged in a rectangle to facilitate free movement for both audience and musicians. Breaking away from traditional repertoire, the sounds are live-transformed by David Poissonnier. The performance unfolds in eight chapters inspired by gamelan rituals, allowing the audience to come and go as they please.

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1 – 6 July

Festival Cité Lausanne

Cool Stuff Performances

Multiple locations

FURTHER AFIELD

The Festival de la Cité Lausanne transforms the city into a vibrant stage, offering free access to an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, music, circus, literature, visual arts, and architecture. With a sharp, inclusive, and curious artistic direction, the festival celebrates in-situ creation and the intersection of art and society. Each edition reinvents itself with daring interdisciplinary projects, surprising collaborations, and a strong focus on emerging talents and public space. Far from traditional venues, it invites all audiences to experience the richness of contemporary art in an open, playful, and communal spirit.

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6 July – 1 September

Summer Concerts at Saint-Germain

Performances

Église Saint-Germain

The Summer Concerts at Saint-Germain enliven the Old Town with high-quality musical programs every Sunday and Monday. This summer, you’re invited to journey back to ancient Greece through a rich variety of repertoires, ranging from duos to chamber ensembles. Artists such as the Terpsycordes Quartet, Ensemble Zefiro, and the Young Performers Academy, among others, will grace the stage. Enjoy exceptional performances featuring Beethoven’s symphonies, Italian Renaissance songs, and music from ancient Greece. Admission is free, with a collection at the exit.

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6 & 7 July

Terpsycordes Quartet & Friends

Performances

Église Saint-Germain

The Summer Concerts at Saint-Germain bring internationally acclaimed artists each Sunday and Monday from July through September, offering a diverse program spanning centuries of music. The Terpsycordes Quartet, a staple of the Geneva music scene since winning First Prize at the Geneva Competition in 2001, partners with four guest musicians to create a temporary octet for the season. The ensemble will perform Janáček’s “String Quartet No. 2 ‘Intimate Letters’” and Enesco’s “Octet for String Instruments.” Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted.

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