Tuesday 16 June, 20:00

Zaï zaï zaï zaï

Performances

Adapted from Fabcaro’s comic, “Zaï zaï zaï zaï” is a live radio play that is both witty and sharp. It tells the story of a man who becomes public enemy number one after forgetting his loyalty card at the supermarket. This performance cleverly examines collective behavior, security overreach, and media influence, blending social satire with light-heartedness to invite laughter and thought. Presented by Théâtre de l’Argument, it features inventive direction by Paul Moulin and precise sound design by Christophe Danvin, with a diverse cast including the voice talent of Serge Biavan.

In French.

Route du Grand-Lancy 64 1212 Grand-Lancy

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Photo Credit: François Goize

Thursday 19 February, 20:00

Piano Recital – An Evening with Schubert

Performances

Maison Lérina

Led by pianist Nouchine Schopfer with the passionate narration of Daniel Vouillamoz, this commented piano recital draws listeners into Franz Schubert’s intimate, luminous world. Through carefully chosen major works and contextual commentary, the programme illuminates the composer’s life, inspirations and expressive subtleties. Sparse, attentive pianism meets storytelling to create a reflective, conversational atmosphere where lyrical melodies reveal quiet intensity and warmth, inviting both seasoned listeners and newcomers to experience Schubert’s poetic depth.

In French.

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Thursday 19 February, 18:30

The Alliance of ‘Savant’ and ‘Popular’

Performances

MAH

Led by the Quatuor Terpsycordes with cultural mediator Isabelle Burkhalter, this twenty-minute introduction to the “Intégrale Haydn” concert unpacks the dialogue between the learned and the popular in Haydn’s writing. The quartet and mediator combine musical excerpts, close listening cues and historical context to reveal stylistic cross-currents. The tone is intimate and exploratory, guiding listeners from analytical insight to sensory appreciation and preparing them for the full concert experience.

In French.

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5 February – 1 March

Festival Antigel

Cool Stuff Performances

Multiple locations

Festival Antigel transforms Geneva into an experimental cultural playground each winter, a three-week laboratory of innovation. Programming mixes renowned and emerging artists across music, performance and visual projects, revealing unexpected sites and blending disciplines. The festival foregrounds diversity and social engagement, bringing together varied audiences through bold curations. Lighting, sound and staging often shape intimate, cinematic atmospheres, while collaborative projects emphasize discovery, collective energy and the thrill of shared, ephemeral encounters.

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12 February – 1 March

Vertiges

Performances

La Parfumerie

At La Parfumerie, “VERTIGES” by Catherine Tinivella Aeschimann takes us to the base of the Eiger’s north face, where five tourists follow the climb of mountaineer Ueli Steck. Turning simple observation into an intense immersion, they experience the emotions of Steck and his partner. This piece, a blend of sports commentary and alpine storytelling, delves into our connection with achievement and performance, while also recalling the ghosts of the Eiger’s victims. Directed by Tamara Fischer, this show offers a communal and introspective experience.

In French.

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12 – 22 February

Les Trois Soeurs à Trois

Performances

Théâtre Saint-Gervais

“Les Trois Soeurs à Trois” by Collectif BPM at Maison Saint-Gervais presents an inventive reinterpretation of Chekhov’s play. Artists Catherine Büchi, Léa Pohlhammer, and Pierre Mifsud transform this classic by portraying journalists recording a radio show. They narrate the real or imagined stories of different productions of the play, while sharing personal and family anecdotes, providing a humorous and sharp reflection on their own dreams and illusions.

In French.

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16 – 19 February

Ancestors of the Future

Performances

AMR

This four-evening concert cycle stages a collision between nostalgic anachronism and urgent futurity, producing jolting aesthetic shocks. Musicians move between written material and wild improvisation, blending kitsch textures, dazzling contrasts and incandescent timbres. Florence Melnotte (kaoscilator, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Sylvain Fournier (drums, vocals) and Louis Billette (saxophones, flugelhorn, vocals) shape a sound-world where intimacy and chaos entwine, inviting listeners into a luminous, unpredictable musical theatre.

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