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Led by Rude Egard, this Gypsy swing programme revisits jazz standards with a spirited blend of playfulness and contemporary touches. The performance balances lilting rhythms and nimble phrasing, creating warm, convivial soundscapes where melody and improvisation converse. Intimate and lively, the music moves between jaunty rhythms and tender passages, inviting listeners into a world of swing’s joyous momentum and quiet nostalgia.
Students from the eMa PréPro programme present the culmination of their training in a public certification concert, performing finished musical projects before an expert jury. The evening highlights stagecraft, instrumental technique and creative authorship, offering a glimpse of each artist’s artistic identity. Set pieces range from intimate singer‑songwriter numbers to energetic pop‑rock. Performances include Oliver Heyden, Alexis Da Silva and Léa Gamba (pop rock), revealing emerging talents and diverse approaches to live performance.
Our eyes are naturally drawn to light and what shines. Yet what could be more fascinating than shadow? Shadows have enabled many fundamental discoveries: the shape of the Earth, the calculation of its circumference, the identification of electrons, and the understanding of planetary motion. They accompany us and enrich our thinking. Come and explore them to learn more about their role in science.
Exhibition in French & in English.
Five Mini Shows presents distinct exhibitions across separate rooms, bringing together major figures of Australian Aboriginal painting alongside contemporary painting, installation, drawing and sculpture. Works by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi sit next to new and historical painting by John Armleder, expansive installations by Chiharu Shiota, sculptural interventions by Balint Zsako and drawing-based work by Rachel Marks. The programme explores materiality, relational display and dialogues between indigenous traditions and contemporary abstraction.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
collectif_fact is composed of Annelore Schneider (born 1979 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland) and Claude Piguet (born 1977 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland). Living and working between London and Geneva, they create mainly video-based works that deconstruct cinematic codes and popular culture stereotypes. Their practice explores notions of (anti-)spectacle, simulacra, and appropriation through fragmented narratives combining dialogue, quotations, music, and references to classic cinema.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
Pierre Tal Coat’s practice is examined through his intimate dialogue with the book, presenting around forty illustrated and picture-book collaborations alongside a selection of original works. The exhibition highlights his editorial partnerships with leading publishers and encounters with poets and writers, revealing a visual language where ink, print and image engage in precise, elliptical conversations with text. Works range across periods, tracing shifts in technique, materiality and a restrained yet expressive pictorial vocabulary.
To conclude the Haydn-Mozart Festival, Gli Angeli Genève will perform Haydn’s Stabat Mater at Victoria Hall under the baton of Václav Luks. The concert will also feature works by Jan Dismas Zelenka, including his Miserere in C minor. This event juxtaposes Zelenka’s innovative Baroque style with Haydn’s classical tradition, providing an insightful exploration of 18th-century musical evolution.
Led by Rude Egard, this Gypsy swing programme revisits jazz standards with a spirited blend of playfulness and contemporary touches. The performance balances lilting rhythms and nimble phrasing, creating warm, convivial soundscapes where melody and improvisation converse. Intimate and lively, the music moves between jaunty rhythms and tender passages, inviting listeners into a world of swing’s joyous momentum and quiet nostalgia.
Students from the eMa PréPro programme present the culmination of their training in a public certification concert, performing finished musical projects before an expert jury. The evening highlights stagecraft, instrumental technique and creative authorship, offering a glimpse of each artist’s artistic identity. Set pieces range from intimate singer‑songwriter numbers to energetic pop‑rock. Performances include Oliver Heyden, Alexis Da Silva and Léa Gamba (pop rock), revealing emerging talents and diverse approaches to live performance.
Our eyes are naturally drawn to light and what shines. Yet what could be more fascinating than shadow? Shadows have enabled many fundamental discoveries: the shape of the Earth, the calculation of its circumference, the identification of electrons, and the understanding of planetary motion. They accompany us and enrich our thinking. Come and explore them to learn more about their role in science.
Exhibition in French & in English.
Five Mini Shows presents distinct exhibitions across separate rooms, bringing together major figures of Australian Aboriginal painting alongside contemporary painting, installation, drawing and sculpture. Works by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi sit next to new and historical painting by John Armleder, expansive installations by Chiharu Shiota, sculptural interventions by Balint Zsako and drawing-based work by Rachel Marks. The programme explores materiality, relational display and dialogues between indigenous traditions and contemporary abstraction.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
collectif_fact is composed of Annelore Schneider (born 1979 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland) and Claude Piguet (born 1977 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland). Living and working between London and Geneva, they create mainly video-based works that deconstruct cinematic codes and popular culture stereotypes. Their practice explores notions of (anti-)spectacle, simulacra, and appropriation through fragmented narratives combining dialogue, quotations, music, and references to classic cinema.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
Pierre Tal Coat’s practice is examined through his intimate dialogue with the book, presenting around forty illustrated and picture-book collaborations alongside a selection of original works. The exhibition highlights his editorial partnerships with leading publishers and encounters with poets and writers, revealing a visual language where ink, print and image engage in precise, elliptical conversations with text. Works range across periods, tracing shifts in technique, materiality and a restrained yet expressive pictorial vocabulary.
To conclude the Haydn-Mozart Festival, Gli Angeli Genève will perform Haydn’s Stabat Mater at Victoria Hall under the baton of Václav Luks. The concert will also feature works by Jan Dismas Zelenka, including his Miserere in C minor. This event juxtaposes Zelenka’s innovative Baroque style with Haydn’s classical tradition, providing an insightful exploration of 18th-century musical evolution.
Led by Rude Egard, this Gypsy swing programme revisits jazz standards with a spirited blend of playfulness and contemporary touches. The performance balances lilting rhythms and nimble phrasing, creating warm, convivial soundscapes where melody and improvisation converse. Intimate and lively, the music moves between jaunty rhythms and tender passages, inviting listeners into a world of swing’s joyous momentum and quiet nostalgia.
Students from the eMa PréPro programme present the culmination of their training in a public certification concert, performing finished musical projects before an expert jury. The evening highlights stagecraft, instrumental technique and creative authorship, offering a glimpse of each artist’s artistic identity. Set pieces range from intimate singer‑songwriter numbers to energetic pop‑rock. Performances include Oliver Heyden, Alexis Da Silva and Léa Gamba (pop rock), revealing emerging talents and diverse approaches to live performance.
Our eyes are naturally drawn to light and what shines. Yet what could be more fascinating than shadow? Shadows have enabled many fundamental discoveries: the shape of the Earth, the calculation of its circumference, the identification of electrons, and the understanding of planetary motion. They accompany us and enrich our thinking. Come and explore them to learn more about their role in science.
Exhibition in French & in English.
Five Mini Shows presents distinct exhibitions across separate rooms, bringing together major figures of Australian Aboriginal painting alongside contemporary painting, installation, drawing and sculpture. Works by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi sit next to new and historical painting by John Armleder, expansive installations by Chiharu Shiota, sculptural interventions by Balint Zsako and drawing-based work by Rachel Marks. The programme explores materiality, relational display and dialogues between indigenous traditions and contemporary abstraction.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
collectif_fact is composed of Annelore Schneider (born 1979 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland) and Claude Piguet (born 1977 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland). Living and working between London and Geneva, they create mainly video-based works that deconstruct cinematic codes and popular culture stereotypes. Their practice explores notions of (anti-)spectacle, simulacra, and appropriation through fragmented narratives combining dialogue, quotations, music, and references to classic cinema.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
Pierre Tal Coat’s practice is examined through his intimate dialogue with the book, presenting around forty illustrated and picture-book collaborations alongside a selection of original works. The exhibition highlights his editorial partnerships with leading publishers and encounters with poets and writers, revealing a visual language where ink, print and image engage in precise, elliptical conversations with text. Works range across periods, tracing shifts in technique, materiality and a restrained yet expressive pictorial vocabulary.
Paella and Watches is a convivial gathering for vintage watch enthusiasts, collectors, and curious visitors alike. Bringing together a selection of specialized dealers, the event offers a unique opportunity to discover exceptional timepieces, exchange expertise, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Geneva.
Led by Sarah Russi and Samuel Delasalle, this end-of-year showcase gathers young actors from the theatre workshops to present short staged pieces. The programme highlights playful explorations of physical expression, vocal presence and spatial awareness, shifting between improvised moments and crafted scenes. Performances reveal curiosity, boldness and ensemble listening, offering a lively portrait of emerging performers and the creative process nurtured throughout the workshops.
In French.
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Children’s Show
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Teen Show
Frank Zappa’s opera “200 Motels” is showing in Switzerland for the first time. This dynamic musical-theatrical piece is brought to life by director Daniel Kramer and conductor Titus Engel, featuring an impressive and diverse cast, including Robin Adams, Brenda Rae, and legendary guitarist Mike Keneally. Known for his iconic rock career, Zappa presents an experimental and psychedelic work that blends opera, rock, and contemporary classical music. “200 Motels” offers a chaotic and extravagant journey across the United States, mirroring the wild lives of Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
In English with French subtitles.
Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, presented here as a cinematic staging, distills the composer’s sweeping lyricism into intimate, aching tableaux. The tragic tale of love, duty and cultural collision unfolds through luminous orchestral waves and close, lingering frames that reveal fragile hopes and unbearable silence. Themes of longing, misunderstanding and sacrifice are rendered with a tactile emotionality—voice and image braided into mournful beauty. The film’s sensorial textures—velvet voices, slow-burning tableaux and aching stillness—linger long after the final chord.
Grab your binoculars and picnic and explore slippery, sun-warmed rocks in search of scaly friends. Walk quietly to spot lizards basking, snakes slipping through grass, or maybe a turtle at the water’s edge. Listen to bird calls, feel the heat on stones, and sketch or describe what you see. Learn simple facts about how these reptiles live, move, and hide while using your eyes and curiosity.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
These two premiere performances present a large-scale collective choreography by Catol Teixeira (The Tongue) and a dystopian fiction by Marion Siéfert (Bunker). The Tongue explores ensemble movement, textural layers and spatial composition; Bunker unfolds a tense speculative narrative forged through dramaturgical research. Both pieces stem from extended creation periods in Romandy and invite spectators to witness artistic processes and the evolving stage languages of the companies.
The Tongue – in English.
Bunker – in French
For the Fête de la Musique (Music Festival), we invite you to join us all weekend to enjoy a friendly atmosphere, live concerts, and our seasonal cuisine. Reservations recommended: +41 22 753 17 55
To conclude the Haydn-Mozart Festival, Gli Angeli Genève will perform Haydn’s Stabat Mater at Victoria Hall under the baton of Václav Luks. The concert will also feature works by Jan Dismas Zelenka, including his Miserere in C minor. This event juxtaposes Zelenka’s innovative Baroque style with Haydn’s classical tradition, providing an insightful exploration of 18th-century musical evolution.
Led by Rude Egard, this Gypsy swing programme revisits jazz standards with a spirited blend of playfulness and contemporary touches. The performance balances lilting rhythms and nimble phrasing, creating warm, convivial soundscapes where melody and improvisation converse. Intimate and lively, the music moves between jaunty rhythms and tender passages, inviting listeners into a world of swing’s joyous momentum and quiet nostalgia.
Students from the eMa PréPro programme present the culmination of their training in a public certification concert, performing finished musical projects before an expert jury. The evening highlights stagecraft, instrumental technique and creative authorship, offering a glimpse of each artist’s artistic identity. Set pieces range from intimate singer‑songwriter numbers to energetic pop‑rock. Performances include Oliver Heyden, Alexis Da Silva and Léa Gamba (pop rock), revealing emerging talents and diverse approaches to live performance.
Our eyes are naturally drawn to light and what shines. Yet what could be more fascinating than shadow? Shadows have enabled many fundamental discoveries: the shape of the Earth, the calculation of its circumference, the identification of electrons, and the understanding of planetary motion. They accompany us and enrich our thinking. Come and explore them to learn more about their role in science.
Exhibition in French & in English.
Five Mini Shows presents distinct exhibitions across separate rooms, bringing together major figures of Australian Aboriginal painting alongside contemporary painting, installation, drawing and sculpture. Works by Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Gabriella Possum Nungurrayi sit next to new and historical painting by John Armleder, expansive installations by Chiharu Shiota, sculptural interventions by Balint Zsako and drawing-based work by Rachel Marks. The programme explores materiality, relational display and dialogues between indigenous traditions and contemporary abstraction.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
collectif_fact is composed of Annelore Schneider (born 1979 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland) and Claude Piguet (born 1977 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland). Living and working between London and Geneva, they create mainly video-based works that deconstruct cinematic codes and popular culture stereotypes. Their practice explores notions of (anti-)spectacle, simulacra, and appropriation through fragmented narratives combining dialogue, quotations, music, and references to classic cinema.
Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00
Pierre Tal Coat’s practice is examined through his intimate dialogue with the book, presenting around forty illustrated and picture-book collaborations alongside a selection of original works. The exhibition highlights his editorial partnerships with leading publishers and encounters with poets and writers, revealing a visual language where ink, print and image engage in precise, elliptical conversations with text. Works range across periods, tracing shifts in technique, materiality and a restrained yet expressive pictorial vocabulary.
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