Immerse yourself in the world of Mozart with the “Coronation Mass” and “Clarinet Quintet” performed by the Quatuor Terpsycordes, the Concertus Geneva Orchestra, and the Ensemble Vocal Orphée de Genève. Under the baton of Matthieu Schweyer, the performance features soloists Karine Mkrtchyan, Juliette Galstian, Gilles Bersier, and Claude Darbellay. Experience the refined elegance of Mozart elevated by Damien Bachmann’s clarinet and the exceptional artistry of the performers.
Lola Giouse’s production of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac reinvents the classic play with a fresh, contemporary perspective, using live music, an all-female cast, and a queer, feminist lens to explore the love triangle between Cyrano, Roxane, and Christian. By moving beyond the traditional portrayal of the play as a showcase for a single actor, Giouse reclaims the text, infusing it with new meaning while addressing contemporary utopias. Drawing from her own experience as a young actress who once played Cyrano, she offers a joyful and collective reinterpretation that invites the cast and audience to explore multiple identities and declare their love freely.
In French.
Prima Facie challenges the very foundations of the judicial system, which playwright and former criminal lawyer Suzie Miller describes as having a “pitifully low” conviction rate for sexual assault cases. How much space does this system truly allow for hearing and believing the voices of survivors?
Young actress Anna Budde takes on this searing text, which has earned its Australian author numerous awards.
In French.
Pascal Gravat presents “Celui qui marche devant,” a poignant and fiery performance. Through automatic writing, he delves into the remnants of his childhood, blending anecdotes with fiction. Accompanied by enigmatic shadows, he unfolds a scene rich in impressionism and surrealism, unveiling the intense and tragic condition of the artist.
In French.
Marion Duval presents her friend Cécile in a captivating solo performance where Cécile’s vibrant, free-spirited life unfolds with natural charm and infectious enthusiasm. Through stories shared as if over a drink, she recounts her diverse experiences—from summer jobs assisting people with disabilities, to her ecological activism, her travels, and even dreams of performing in a musical at a psychiatric hospital. With her boldness, generosity, and humor, Cécile embodies a life unbound by constraints, offering a refreshing take on living fully and freely. The performance invites the audience to join her on a journey of unexpected adventures and unspoken possibilities.
In French.
In this performance, Marie-Caroline Hominal, dressed in shimmering jeans, moves through a fantastical world dominated by a pink set designed by her brother, artist David Hominal. The stage features large panels with changing textures, fleeting tones, and repetitive patterns, onto which the dancer projects her shadow, stories, dreams, and doubts. Marie-Caroline plays with repetition, collage, and formal gestures, creating a sense of distance, self-deprecation, and reflection. This is the third time Marie-Caroline has invited an artist to collaborate with her, and for this piece, she works alongside her brother to merge their artistic practices, exploring the intersection of their respective aesthetic universes.
In French.
A musical show at the Théâtre de la Parfumerie in Geneva pays tribute to Patti Smith, the rock icon. Directed by Martine Corbat and drawing from the writings of Claudine Galea, the performance delves into Patti’s life and influence through heartfelt and poetic storytelling. Featuring Maud Faucherre, Pierre Omer, and Julien Israelian, this celebration of sisterhood combines music, poetry, and memories to honor the legendary rock poetess.
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