Her name was Eunice Waymon, but she became Nina Simone. Blessed with dazzling talent and an unwavering passion for the piano, she dreamed of becoming a classical concert pianist. Despite her abilities, her dream was never to be, as she was refused entry to the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia because…
Pompeo Magno, dramma per musica in three acts Music by Francesco Cavalli (1602 - 1676) Libretto by Nicolò Minato (1627 - 1698) First performed at the Teatro San Salvatore in Venice on 20 February 1666 After Elena, Il Giasone, Eliogabalo and Erismena, Leonardo García-Alarcón continues his rediscovery of the…
A special day at La Cité Bleue: Leonardo García-Alarcón begins by deciphering the iconic motifs of Nino Rota, Ennio Morricone and Charles Chaplin, taken from film scores featuring Sophia Loren. The exhibition then opens with Gianfranco Lelj's iconic photographs, highlighting his work with great directors such as Visconti, Fellini and…
"Drunk, you came into existence, and upon you is written nothingness. Here is the letter of nothingness: to complete your journey, enter into dance. Our peacock emerges, appears, and its colours are revealed. With the bird of the soul, it sings, without wings or feathers, and enters into dance." Jalāl…
Grails, a lyrical mystery in three acts Excerpts from King Arthur by Henry Purcell (1659–1695) and compositions by Kevin Juillerat (*1987) for baroque instruments and live electronics. Libretto by Luc Birraux (*1989) Premiere at the Théâtre du Jorat in Mézières, VD, on 17 August 2024 Everyone knows King Arthur…
In this sunny concert, Mariana Flores pays tribute to the women of Latin America and depicts their loves, sorrows and joys in music with popular songs from Argentina. She pays special tribute to Alfonsina Storni, the great Argentine poet of the early 20th century, whose work left its mark on…
Created by visionary choreographer Mourad Merzouki, this show revisits the iconic Boxe Boxe by the Käfig Company and the Debussy Quartet, which explores the parallels between dance, boxing and classical music, infusing it with the vibrant energy of Brazil. It offers a unique stage experience combining hip-hop dance, boxing movements…
La Cité Bleue is honoured to host the second edition of the Radu Lupu Prize, a tribute to the legendary Romanian pianist who passed away in 2022. This edition is particularly significant, as 30 November 2025 would have marked the 80th birthday of this exceptional performer. Renowned for his deeply…
This concert offers a journey through the fusion of European and Native American baroque sounds, drawing in particular on the Codex Martínez Compañón, an exceptional collection of songs and dances blending indigenous, Spanish and African influences. Through the voices of the artists and young singers of the Maîtrise du Conservatoire…