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Honorary President: Olivier Bellamy, journalist

  • Saturday 20 July20Jul
  • Tuesday 23 July23Jul
  • Thursday 25 July25Jul
  • Saturday 27 July27Jul
  • Tuesday 30 July30Jul
  • Sunday 4 August4Aug
  • Sunday 11 August11Aug
  • Tuesday 13 August13Aug
  • Sunday 18 August18Aug
  • Tuesday 20 August20Aug
  • Thursday 22 August22Aug
  • Friday 23 August23Aug
  • Sunday 1 September1Sep

A 10 YEARS WALTZ

Also let’s dance!

Saturday 20 July, 18h

François-Xavier PoizatPiano

To start this 10th season, a symbolic recital is given by the Festival’s founder. In this celebration program: Baroque or Indian dances and diabolical waltzes.

Concert dedicated to the sponsors

Alberto GINASTERA (1916-1983)
Danzas argentinas op. 2
Danza del viejo boyero, Danza de la moza donosa, Danza del gaucho matrero

Sergueï PROKOFIEV (1891-1953)
Three pieces op. 96
Valse de l’opéra « Guerre et Paix », Contredanse et Méphistowaltz de la musique du film « Lermontov »

Franz LISZT (1811-1886)
Mephistowaltzer n° 1 S.514

Maurice RAVEL (1875-1937)
Le Tombeau de Couperin
Forlane, Menuet, Rigaudon

Maurice RAVEL (1875-1937)
La Valse, poème chorégraphique (arr. Alexander Ghindin)

Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF

4 HANDS PIANO

20 fingers on 88 keys

Tuesday 23 July, 20h

Christiane Baume-SanglardPiano

Dana CiocarliePiano

Ensemble by excellence from the time when music was discovered at home, the art of 4 hands reaches the peak during this invigorating and very colored evening.

Concert dedicated to the donors

Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Scottish March on a popular theme

Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (arr. Maurice Ravel)

Maurice RAVEL (1875-1937)
Ma mère L’Oye
Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant, Petit Poucet, Laideronnette Impératrice des Pagodes, Les entretiens de la Belle et de la Bête, Le jardin féerique

Emmanuel CHABRIER (1841-1894)
Souvenirs from Munich Op. posthume

Emmanuel CHABRIER (1841-1894)
Quadrille on favorite themes from Tristan and Isolde from Richard Wagner
Pantalon, Été, Poule, Pastourelle, Galop

Gabriel FAURÉ (1845-1924)
Souvenirs de Bayreuth (arr. André Messager)
Fantaisie en forme de quadrille sur des thèmes de Richard Wagner

Edvard GRIEG (1843-1907)
Two Waltz-Caprices Op. 37

John CARMICHAEL (1930- )
Latin American Suite
Obsession-Habanera, Bahama-Rumba

Anton Dvořák (1841-1904)
Slavonic dances op. 46 n° 1, op. 72 n° 2 et op. 46 n° 5

Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF

SCHUBERT EVENING

Winterreise and Quintet

Thursday 25 July, 20h

Günter PapendellBaritone

Christian ChamorelPiano

Quatuor TerpsycordesString quartet

Nadège RochatCello

The famous Genevan quartet share the stage with a baryton and a soloist. They offer us two masterworks from the Austrian composer for an intimate evening.

Concert dedicated to the Puplinge City Hall

Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
Winterreise, Op.89 D. 911
First book
Gute Nacht, Die Wetterfahne, Gefrorene Tränen, Erstarrung, Der Lindenbaum, Wasserflut, Auf dem Flusse, Rückblick, Irrlicht, Rast, Frühlingstraum, Einsamkeit
Second book
Die Post, Der greise Kopf, Die Krähe, Letzte Hoffnung, Im Dorfe, Der stürmische Morgen, Täuschung, Der Wegweiser, Das Wirtshaus, Mut, Die Nebensonnen, Der Leiermann

Franz SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
Quintet in C, Op. post. 163 D. 956
Allegro ma non troppo, Adagio,
Scherzo. Presto, Allegretto

Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF

SYMPHONIC THEATER

From Mahler to Prokofiev

Saturday 27 July, 18h

Sébastien BrugièreDirection

Ensemble Synopsiechamber orchestra

Louise CalameNarrator

Anne MontandonSoprano

This variable-geometry ensemble, made up of musicians from the Lake Geneva region, interpret for us Mahler’s 4th Symphony, after they tell the story of Peter and the Wolf.

Concert dedicated to the Association members

Sergueï PROKOFIEV (1891-1953)
Peter and the Wolf

Gustav MAHLER (1860-1911)
Symphony No. 4 in G
Bedächtig. Nicht eilen, In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast
Ruhevoll (Poco adagio), Sehr behaglich

Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF

ONE HAND PIANO

Left hand recital

Tuesday 30 July, 20h

Kenichiro KojimaPiano

An exceptional concert and a daring gamble that will not leave anybody indifferent: a left hand piano recital! Try the experience and discover works that lack weather emotion nor virtuosity.

Concert dedicated to Yamaha Europe

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)
Partita for violin in d BWV 1004 (arr. Kenichiro Kojima)
Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Gigue, Chaconne (arr. Johannes Brahms)

Toru TAKEMITSU (1930-1996)
Extracts from “Folios” for guitar (arr. Kenichiro Kojima)

Bela BARTÓK (1881-1945)
Study for the left hand in B flat

Takashi YOSHIMATSU (1953-)
Tapiola Visions op. 92
Vignette in Twilight, Gigue of Forest, Pavane for Water, Commas of Birds, Toccata in the Wind

Erwin SCHULHOFF (1894-1942)
Suite No. 3 for the left hand
Preludio, Air, Zingara, Improvisazione, Finale

Entrée libre - Corbeille à la sortie

PIANO-VIOLIN DUO

Music from the Great War

Sunday 4 August, 18h

Michael FoyleViolon

Maksim ŠtšuraPiano

On the occasion of the Armistice’s centenary, these two musicians presents their last CD’s works, devoted to Debussy, Janáček and Respighi, in pieces that where written during the WWI.

Concert dedicated to the institutional partners

Claude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)
Sonata for violin and piano in g L.140
Allegro vivo, Intermède fantasque et léger, Finale – Très animé

Leoš JANÁČEK (1854-1928)
Sonata for violin and piano JW. VII/7
Con moto, Ballada, Allegretto, Finale : Adagio

Kenneth HESKETH (1968-)
Inscrizione (derivata) – A Lie to the Dying

Ottorino RESPIGHI (1879-1936)
Sonata for violin and piano in b P.110
Moderato, Andante espressivo, Passacaglia – Allegro moderato ma energico

Entrée libre - Corbeille à la sortie

MAKE ROOM FOR THE ORCHESTRA

The strings get crazy

Sunday 11 August, 18h

Orchestre de Chambrede la Nouvelle Europe

Nicolas KrauzeChef d'orchestre / Conductor

Dmitry SmirnovViolin

This masterly orchestra, famous for its subtle and powerful interpretations, returns to Puplinge, accompanied by an exquisite Russian violinist.

Concert dedicated to the media partners

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)
Violin concerto No. 5 in A KV. 219
Allegro aperto, Adagio, Rondo : tempo di Menuetto

Astor PIAZZOLLA (1921-1992)
The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Primavera Porteña, Verano Porteño
Otoño Porteño, Invierno Porteño

Doryan-Emmanuel RAPPAZ (1986-)
Extracts from the Wedding Op. 18
1er et 3ème mouvements

Piotr Ilich TCHAÏKOVSKY (1840-1893)
“Souvenir de Florence” Op. 70
Allegro con spirito, Adagio cantabile
e con moto,
Allegretto moderato, Allegro vivace

Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF

ARMENIAN EVENING

Deep melodies and diabolical virtuosity

Tuesday 13 August, 20h

Levon MinassianDoudouk

Robert StepanianViolin

Nikita MndoyantsPiano

Apart of playing these country’s great composers with our usual instruments, we will introduce you to the “duduk”, a traditional instrument close to the modern clarinet, with a deep and moving sonority.

Concert dedicated to the host members

Karen KHACHATOURIAN (1920-2011)
Sonata for violin and piano Op. 1

Edouard MIRZOYAN (1921-2012)
Poem for piano

Khachatur AVEDISYAN (1926–1996)
“Yar ko parak boyit mernem”, for duduk and piano (arr. N.Mazmanian)

Édouard BAGHDASSARIAN (1922-1987)
Nocturne for violin and piano

Khachatur AVEDISYAN (1926–1996)
“Maghmour aghtchig” for duduk, violin et piano

Nikita MNDOYANTS (1989- )
Intermezzo for piano

Khachatur AVEDISYAN (1926–1996)
“Yes siretsi” (arr. N.Mazmanian) for duduk, violin and  piano

Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF

MAKE ROOM FOR THE YOUTH

OJSR and soloist

Sunday 18 August, 18h

Young Swiss OrchestraChamber Orchestra

Sine Nomine QuartetString Quartet

Zala KravosPiano

Symbol of the Festival’s revival and eternal youth, the French Swiss Youth Orchestra, accompanied by renowned and established artists, plays in the Festival for the eighth time in the Festival

Concert dedicated to the volunteers

Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Extract from “Four Pieces for Quartet” Op. 81

Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Capriccio in e MWV R 32

Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756-1791)
Concerto “Jeunehomme” for piano in E flat No. 9 K.271
Allegro, Andantino, Rondo – Presto

Robert FUCHS (1847-1927)
Serenade No. 3 in e Op. 21

Leoš JANÁCEK (1854-1928)
Suite for string orchestra JW VI/2

Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF

BRAHMS EVENING

Trio, quartet, quintet and sextet

Tuesday 20 August, 20h

Andrey Baranovviolon

Marie ChilemmeViola

Darryl BachmannViola

Christoph CroiséCello

Astrig SiranossianCello

Damien BachmannClarinet

François-Xavier PoizatPiano

Dmitry SmirnovViolin

The Festival’s crazy gamble: to bring together these international soloists and let their virtuosity merge in a memorable chamber music evening with a trio, quartet, quintet and sextuor of Brahms.

Concert dedicated to the 1st season actors and audience

Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Trio for clarinet, cello and piano in a Op. 114
Allegro, Adagio, Andantino Grazioso, Allegro

Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Quartet for piano and strings No. 3 in c Op. 60
Allegro non troppo, Scherzo – Allegro, Andante, Allegro comodo

Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Quintet for strings No. 2 in G Op. 111
Allegro non troppo, ma con brio, Adagio, Un poco Allegretto, Vivace ma non troppo presto

Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Sextet No. 1 in B flat Op. 18
Allegro ma non troppo, Andante ma moderato, Scherzo: Allegro molto, Poco allegretto e grazioso

Tarifs : 35.-CHF / 30.-CHF / 15.-CHF

ITALIAN EVENING

Serenatissima

Thursday 22 August, 20h

Orchestre Arte FrizzanteOrchestra

Damien BachmannClarinet

Sérgio Fernandes PiresClarinet

This Swiss German orchestra delights us with a flamboyant Italian music concert along with  a soloist clarinet duo.

Concert dedicated to Puplinge church

Franz DANZI (1763-1826)
Variations on “La ci darem la mano” for clarinet and orchestra

Edward ELGAR (1857-1934)
Serenade for string in e Op. 20
Allegro piacevole, Larghetto, Allegretto

Luigi BASSI (1833-1871)
Variations on themes from the opera “Rigoletto” for clarinet and string orchestra, by Giuseppe VERDI (1813-1901)

Max BRUCH (1838-1920)
Serenade after Swedish popular melodies for string orchestra in c Op. posthume
Marsch, Andante, Allegro, Andante sostenuto, Marsch-

Amilcare PONCHIELLI (1834-1886)
“Il Convegno” for two clarinets and strings

Tarifs : 20.-CHF / 15.-CHF / 10.-CHF

YOUNG TALENTS

From the branch "Musimax"

Friday 23 August, 20h

Young talentsfrom Musimax

Under the Geneva Conservatory’s protective but demanding wing, its most talented students meet in this specialized field. For one evening, they are the festival’s youngest.

Concert dedicated to the Festival team

Edvard GRIEG (1843-1907)
“Wedding Day at Troldhaugen”
Pablo Bodineau Acker, piano

Edward ELGAR (1857-1934)
Cello concerto in e Op. 85
Maximilien Estrampes, violoncelle
Roh Fei Tong, piano

Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)
Prelude and fugue No. 2 in c BWV 847
Leila Aruna Man, piano

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Sonata No. 5 in c Op. 10
Allegro molto e con brio
Leila Aruna Man, piano

Felix MENDELSSOHN (1809-1847)
Trio in d Op. 49
Adagio con moto tranquillo
Itana Gowrie, violon
Maximilien Estrampes, cello
Taïsia Kolesnikova, piano

Domenico SCARLATTI (1685-1757)
Sonata in a K 54
Sonata in F K 59
Sonate NN
Gabriel Berrebi, piano

Henri VIEUXTEMPS (1820-1881)
Sonata in B flat Op. 36
Maestoso allegro
Sarah Strohm, viola
Nicolas Comi, piano

Piotr Ilitch TCHAÏKOVSKI (1840-1893) The Nutcracker Suite Op. 71
Taïsia Kolesnikova, piano

Robert SCHUMANN (1810-1856)
Piano quartet in E flat Op. 47
Andante Cantabile
Judy Wang, violin
Sarah Strohm, viola
Elsa Molano, cello
Janine Wang, piano

Entrée libre - Corbeille à la sortie

VICTORIA HALL

GALA CONCERT FOR THE FESTIVAL'S 10 YEARS

Sunday 1 September, 17h

Olivier Bellamy

Orchestre de chambre de Genève

Benoît Willmann

Aleksey IgudesmanViolin

Svetlin RoussevViolin

Sergey OstrovskyViolin

Irina PakViolin

Astrig SiranossianCello

Christian ChamorelPiano

François-Xavier PoizatPiano

Damien BachmannClarinet

Darryl BachmannViola

Daniel SchnyderSaxophone

Lucy LandymorePercussionist

Quatuor TerpsycordesString quartet

William SabatierBandoneon

François SalqueCello

In order to celebrate accordingly this decade of efforts and events and to honor the Festival’s identity, these great artists, that hardly need anyintroduction, and  that have been key for this adventure, will interpret Beethoven and Daniel Schnyder Triple Concertos, as well as further festive works from Igudesman, Artie Shaw and Lucy Landymore, at the Victoria Hall.

Ludwig van BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)
Triple concerto for violin, cello, piano and orchestra in C Op. 56
Allegro, Largo, Rondo alla polacca
Svetlin Roussev, violon
François Salque, violoncelle
Christian Chamorel, piano

Aleksey IGUDESMAN (1973- )
Extracts from the Turkish Suite
Edirne, Istanbul, Giresun, Kars
Aleksey Igudesman, violon
Irina Pak, violon
Darryl Bachmann, alto
Astrig Siranossian, violoncelle
François-Xavier Poizat

William SABATIER (1974- )
« Les hommes de Piaf »

Astor PIAZZOLLA (1921-1992)
Extracts from “Five Tango Sensations”
Quatuor Terpsycordes
William Sabatier, bandonéon

Artie SHAW (1910-2004)
Clarinet Concerto
Damien Bachmann, clarinette

Daniel SCHNYDER (1961- )
Triple concerto for violin, cello, piano and orchestra
Sergey Ostrovsky, violon
Astrig Siranossian, violoncelle
François-Xavier Poizat, piano

Lucy LANDYMORE (1992- )

« Fantaisie festive »
Work commissioned for the occasion

Tarifs Victoria Hall


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