Renowned Korean jazz vocalist Youn Sun Nah returns to the stage with an intimate piano-voice duo, accompanied by pianist Bojan Z and special guest Manon Mullener. Known for her expressive voice and genre-blending artistry, Youn Sun Nah presents a repertoire that pays tribute to influential female artists, weaving together jazz standards and contemporary interpretations. This performance promises a captivating evening of musical elegance and emotional depth.
The Théâtre du Loup offers a fresh take on “Krazy Kat,” directed by Eric Jeanmonod, to celebrate the final season of the company’s founders. This theatrical adaptation, inspired by George Herriman’s renowned comic strip, explores the intriguing love triangle between a cat infatuated with a mouse, a dog smitten with the cat, and a mouse that relishes throwing bricks. Blending poetry and irony, the production gathers a talented cast for a touching and nostalgic experience.
In French.
For his debut creation with the Ballet of the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Damien Jalet presents “Mirage,” in collaboration with visual artist Kohei Nawa. Drawing inspiration from mirages and fata morgana, this piece delves into humanity’s existential quest through unpredictable transformations, intertwining mythology, climatology, and Japanese theatrical techniques. With music by Thomas Bangalter and costumes by Kunihiko Morinaga, “Mirage” offers a hallucinatory and sensual journey beyond mere appearances.
In his show « Durer, choisir et chanter des berceuses » Frédéric Recrosio makes his return to the stage with a new existential solo performance after a decade away, having been preoccupied with happiness. Directed by Yann Marguet, this show features Recrosio’s candid autobiographical confessions, revealing the significant misfortunes of his life. The performance offers a mix of tenderness and sharpness, inviting the audience into his personal reflections.
In French.
The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, conducted by Jonathan Nott, welcomes cellist Nadège Rochat to perform works by Marie Jaëll and Igor Stravinsky. The program features Marie Jaëll’s “Cello Concerto” and Stravinsky’s ballet “Petrushka.” Marie Jaëll, a prolific 19th-century pianist and composer, is being rediscovered for her significant contributions to French music. “Petrushka,” premiered in 1911, stands as another masterpiece in the orchestral repertoire.
“Perchée” tells the story of a young woman who decides to live in the trees, inspired by the rebellious spirit of her ancestor, the baron in the treetops. She shares her tree-dwelling adventures interwoven with her personal journey, prompting a reevaluation of our connections with others and nature. Directed by Mathias Brossard, this play humorously adapts Italo Calvino’s novel to explore environmental issues and political ecology.
In French.
“Échec Mycose” is a creation by Compagnie Pluton. Alice and Ulysse, a queer duo from rural Switzerland, present a musical inspired by the exclusion of trans women from international women’s chess competitions and Léa Rivière’s poem “Je suis pas trans dans la forêt.” On stage, they explore stories of transitions, whether they be spatial-temporal, chemical, generational, or gender, with a DIY touch. The company aims to provide positive representations of queer paths in a countryside setting, challenging cis-heteropatriarchal norms.
In French.
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