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With cellist Lisa Cailleton and Jérôme Gruffel (viola), Jean‑Baptiste Navarro (violin) and Nathalie Saudan (violin), the Contrepoint Quartet traces a repertoire from Purcell to Philip Glass and interweaves Scandinavian folk motifs. The programme examines the persistent force of repeating musical cells, contrasting baroque clarity with minimalist pulse and folk lyricism. Subtle dynamics and crystalline ensemble tuning reveal textures that shift from introspective to propulsive, inviting close listening and emotional clarity. It is presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale season.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Conductor Eva Ollikainen leads a programme juxtaposing contemporary and romantic Finnish voices with international mastery. Soprano Anu Komsi and cellist Lionel Cottet join the orchestra for Kaija Saariaho’s Mirage, Jean Sibelius’s Fantasia The Daughter of Pohjola and the symphonic poem Luonnottar, and Tchaikovsky’s deeply expressive Sixth Symphony, the ‘Pathétique’. The evening unfolds through rich orchestral colours, luminous vocal writing and a sweeping narrative arc.
Guillaume Chenevière, former director of the Théâtre de Carouge and of Télévision suisse romande, presents a concise essay on Geneva’s shifting historical memory. He examines nineteenth- and twentieth-century narratives that alternately preserved and effaced civic memories, the changing roles of Calvin and Rousseau, and the emergence of an international identity that blurs local belonging. Chenevière traces how collective memory erodes and suggests paths for a renewed reading of the past.
In French.
Tess Giordano is a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on guitar and piano. At 17 she brings a clear, intimate vocal presence to songs that blend pop sensibility with contemplative textures. Her single “Promises” has been played on Couleur 3, and she has performed at festivals including Montreux Jazz Off, La Folle Semaine and Gena Festival. As a composer she has contributed to Compagnie Confiture’s musical and the play Quand viendra la vague, and co-wrote a song for the TV series L’Appel de la forêt. Her live set favors close, acoustic moments and warm, lyrical storytelling.
UNDERCOVER is a tight trio of singer-guitarist, bassist and drummer, delivering a high-energy set of cross-generational covers. Their repertoire blends reggae, funk, pop, rock and chanson française, moving from Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye to AC/DC, The Beatles and MC Solaar. The performance alternates driving grooves and soulful breaks, inviting spontaneous interplay and a communal blues jam afterward. The evening emphasizes raw musicianship and the joy of live exchange.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
With cellist Lisa Cailleton and Jérôme Gruffel (viola), Jean‑Baptiste Navarro (violin) and Nathalie Saudan (violin), the Contrepoint Quartet traces a repertoire from Purcell to Philip Glass and interweaves Scandinavian folk motifs. The programme examines the persistent force of repeating musical cells, contrasting baroque clarity with minimalist pulse and folk lyricism. Subtle dynamics and crystalline ensemble tuning reveal textures that shift from introspective to propulsive, inviting close listening and emotional clarity. It is presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale season.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Conductor Eva Ollikainen leads a programme juxtaposing contemporary and romantic Finnish voices with international mastery. Soprano Anu Komsi and cellist Lionel Cottet join the orchestra for Kaija Saariaho’s Mirage, Jean Sibelius’s Fantasia The Daughter of Pohjola and the symphonic poem Luonnottar, and Tchaikovsky’s deeply expressive Sixth Symphony, the ‘Pathétique’. The evening unfolds through rich orchestral colours, luminous vocal writing and a sweeping narrative arc.
Guillaume Chenevière, former director of the Théâtre de Carouge and of Télévision suisse romande, presents a concise essay on Geneva’s shifting historical memory. He examines nineteenth- and twentieth-century narratives that alternately preserved and effaced civic memories, the changing roles of Calvin and Rousseau, and the emergence of an international identity that blurs local belonging. Chenevière traces how collective memory erodes and suggests paths for a renewed reading of the past.
In French.
Tess Giordano is a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on guitar and piano. At 17 she brings a clear, intimate vocal presence to songs that blend pop sensibility with contemplative textures. Her single “Promises” has been played on Couleur 3, and she has performed at festivals including Montreux Jazz Off, La Folle Semaine and Gena Festival. As a composer she has contributed to Compagnie Confiture’s musical and the play Quand viendra la vague, and co-wrote a song for the TV series L’Appel de la forêt. Her live set favors close, acoustic moments and warm, lyrical storytelling.
UNDERCOVER is a tight trio of singer-guitarist, bassist and drummer, delivering a high-energy set of cross-generational covers. Their repertoire blends reggae, funk, pop, rock and chanson française, moving from Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye to AC/DC, The Beatles and MC Solaar. The performance alternates driving grooves and soulful breaks, inviting spontaneous interplay and a communal blues jam afterward. The evening emphasizes raw musicianship and the joy of live exchange.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
With cellist Lisa Cailleton and Jérôme Gruffel (viola), Jean‑Baptiste Navarro (violin) and Nathalie Saudan (violin), the Contrepoint Quartet traces a repertoire from Purcell to Philip Glass and interweaves Scandinavian folk motifs. The programme examines the persistent force of repeating musical cells, contrasting baroque clarity with minimalist pulse and folk lyricism. Subtle dynamics and crystalline ensemble tuning reveal textures that shift from introspective to propulsive, inviting close listening and emotional clarity. It is presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale season.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Conductor Eva Ollikainen leads a programme juxtaposing contemporary and romantic Finnish voices with international mastery. Soprano Anu Komsi and cellist Lionel Cottet join the orchestra for Kaija Saariaho’s Mirage, Jean Sibelius’s Fantasia The Daughter of Pohjola and the symphonic poem Luonnottar, and Tchaikovsky’s deeply expressive Sixth Symphony, the ‘Pathétique’. The evening unfolds through rich orchestral colours, luminous vocal writing and a sweeping narrative arc.
Guillaume Chenevière, former director of the Théâtre de Carouge and of Télévision suisse romande, presents a concise essay on Geneva’s shifting historical memory. He examines nineteenth- and twentieth-century narratives that alternately preserved and effaced civic memories, the changing roles of Calvin and Rousseau, and the emergence of an international identity that blurs local belonging. Chenevière traces how collective memory erodes and suggests paths for a renewed reading of the past.
In French.
Tess Giordano is a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on guitar and piano. At 17 she brings a clear, intimate vocal presence to songs that blend pop sensibility with contemplative textures. Her single “Promises” has been played on Couleur 3, and she has performed at festivals including Montreux Jazz Off, La Folle Semaine and Gena Festival. As a composer she has contributed to Compagnie Confiture’s musical and the play Quand viendra la vague, and co-wrote a song for the TV series L’Appel de la forêt. Her live set favors close, acoustic moments and warm, lyrical storytelling.
UNDERCOVER is a tight trio of singer-guitarist, bassist and drummer, delivering a high-energy set of cross-generational covers. Their repertoire blends reggae, funk, pop, rock and chanson française, moving from Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye to AC/DC, The Beatles and MC Solaar. The performance alternates driving grooves and soulful breaks, inviting spontaneous interplay and a communal blues jam afterward. The evening emphasizes raw musicianship and the joy of live exchange.
Discover the joy of lyric singing in this lively workshop-performance for little ones and their grown-ups. Created in 2021 with early-childhood specialists, the format invites 3–6‑year‑olds to explore the singing voice through short, participatory moments adapted to young attention spans. Children join playful songs, gentle movement and attentive listening, sharing tender scenes with adults and artists. The balance of listening and interaction sparks curiosity and early musical discovery.
In French. Kids ages 3 and up accompanied by an adult.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Tiwayo returns with Outsider, an intimate yet expansive soul album produced by Adrián Quesada. Fronting his full band, the Parisian singer-songwriter—nicknamed “The Young Old” for his timeless voice—moves between southern soul, blues and travel-worn melodies. Collaborations with Doyle Bramhall II and Kendra Morris add depth to arrangements that favour raw, authentic expression. On stage, the band blends warm grooves, gritty guitar and emotive vocals to create a direct, soul-centred experience.
Les Inoubliables is a community festival celebrating women composers from past and present across classical music and jazz. Over a varied programme — concerts, guided musical visits, a cine-concert, masterclasses and immersive experiences — it offers opportunities for everyone to listen, learn and connect. Artists and audiences come together to highlight women’s creativity, share knowledge and build community through performance and conversation. Open to all, the festival fosters exchange, discovery and lasting cultural connections.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Je ne suis pas Johnny is a theatrical exploration of identity, memory and the weight of cultural myth. Combining intimate staging, physical sensitivity and moments of dark humour, the piece unsettles familiar narratives and invites audiences to reconsider how personas are constructed and performed. Sparse lighting and a fluid rhythm shape an intense, close-up experience, where silence and gesture reveal hidden tensions and unexpected tenderness.
An intimate evening-length performance by Camille Lorente that traces memory, presence and emotional landscapes through a poetic theatrical language. The production favours atmospheric staging, close attention to rhythm and the body, and a fluid interplay between silence and sound. Expect a contemplative, sensory experience that invites the audience to inhabit fragile, resonant moments and to reflect on the traces we leave in personal and collective memory.
In French.
Explore a lively world of stories and music in this collective storytelling performance. Four storytellers and a musician weave myths, fables and observational tales that celebrate life’s diversity. Children are invited to listen, imagine and follow playful soundscapes, rhythmic pulses and vivid images that spark curiosity. The performance finishes with a collective after-session where families can gather and share.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
With cellist Lisa Cailleton and Jérôme Gruffel (viola), Jean‑Baptiste Navarro (violin) and Nathalie Saudan (violin), the Contrepoint Quartet traces a repertoire from Purcell to Philip Glass and interweaves Scandinavian folk motifs. The programme examines the persistent force of repeating musical cells, contrasting baroque clarity with minimalist pulse and folk lyricism. Subtle dynamics and crystalline ensemble tuning reveal textures that shift from introspective to propulsive, inviting close listening and emotional clarity. It is presented within the Les Quatre Saisons de La Musicale season.
Echo Chamber is an immersive, interactive and participatory exhibition that probes self-image and perception. Housed in a contained space, it stages a sequence of installations and collaborative artworks that invite visitors to engage, modify and reflect on representations of identity. The show extends into a virtual environment, using audiovisual and sensor-driven elements to examine how images circulate, transform and are interpreted—raising questions about gaze, agency and consent in contemporary visual culture.
Conductor Eva Ollikainen leads a programme juxtaposing contemporary and romantic Finnish voices with international mastery. Soprano Anu Komsi and cellist Lionel Cottet join the orchestra for Kaija Saariaho’s Mirage, Jean Sibelius’s Fantasia The Daughter of Pohjola and the symphonic poem Luonnottar, and Tchaikovsky’s deeply expressive Sixth Symphony, the ‘Pathétique’. The evening unfolds through rich orchestral colours, luminous vocal writing and a sweeping narrative arc.
Guillaume Chenevière, former director of the Théâtre de Carouge and of Télévision suisse romande, presents a concise essay on Geneva’s shifting historical memory. He examines nineteenth- and twentieth-century narratives that alternately preserved and effaced civic memories, the changing roles of Calvin and Rousseau, and the emergence of an international identity that blurs local belonging. Chenevière traces how collective memory erodes and suggests paths for a renewed reading of the past.
In French.
Tess Giordano is a singer-songwriter who accompanies herself on guitar and piano. At 17 she brings a clear, intimate vocal presence to songs that blend pop sensibility with contemplative textures. Her single “Promises” has been played on Couleur 3, and she has performed at festivals including Montreux Jazz Off, La Folle Semaine and Gena Festival. As a composer she has contributed to Compagnie Confiture’s musical and the play Quand viendra la vague, and co-wrote a song for the TV series L’Appel de la forêt. Her live set favors close, acoustic moments and warm, lyrical storytelling.
UNDERCOVER is a tight trio of singer-guitarist, bassist and drummer, delivering a high-energy set of cross-generational covers. Their repertoire blends reggae, funk, pop, rock and chanson française, moving from Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye to AC/DC, The Beatles and MC Solaar. The performance alternates driving grooves and soulful breaks, inviting spontaneous interplay and a communal blues jam afterward. The evening emphasizes raw musicianship and the joy of live exchange.
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An intimate museum in the heart of Geneva, the Musée Tatiana Zoubov presents the refined collection assembled by its namesake collector. Paintings, furniture, porcelain, silverware and decorative objects evoke the atmosphere of a private European collection, offering a glimpse into the tastes and art of living of another era.
In the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the International Museum of the Reformation traces the history and legacy of the Protestant Reformation from the 16th century to the present day. Historical objects, artworks and immersive displays explore a movement that profoundly shaped Geneva and influenced societies around the world.
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