FREE CULTURAL EVENTS DURING THE SUMMER ENGLISH SELECTION
11.06 - 23.09.2016
Lausanne Estivale is much more than a festival. For 40 years, this event has been relaying and supporting a large number of cultural players and their artistic proposals. The result is a multidisciplinary offer (dance, music, theatre, cinema, walks, tours, activities, etc.) that reaches all audiences. Expressed in figures, it represents hundreds of cultural and free activities, all for free, over a duration of three months - June 11th to September 23rd 2016. Amongst the cultural events of the summer, here is a selection we offer our Englishspeaking guests. Enjoy your summer in Lausanne with Lausanne Estivale! Concerts and visits of Lausanne Cathedral Come and listen under the Cathedral’s vaults to the works of Bach, Debussy, Mesner, Liszt or Vivaldi, performed by the Société des Concerts de la Cathédrale de Lausanne, and attend the masses organised with the participation of the Petits Chanteurs de Lausanne accompanied by the unique sound of the organ, an instrument with 7,000 pipes. Details per date: June 17 , July 1 , July 8 , July 22nd, July 29th, September 2nd, September 9th, September 16th, September 23rd. th
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Gospel Air Festival: Oh Happy Day!
Mozart in the City - Requiem
Twenty-seven choirs will make the town centre reverberate by performing a capella gospel on five stages between the Riponne Square and Saint-François. The Gospel Festival’s final concert will take place in Lausanne Cathedral with over 700 choir singers and musicians, on Sunday.
Freeing Mozart from the temples of culture, giving a wide audience the opportunity to discover a masterpiece in a version for choir by the Pro Arte Choir of Lausanne. Soloists and four accordions that is both professional and fun, emotional and relaxed, demonstrating that ‘great’ music, as all music, is able to communicate emotions, tears, joy and hope, all of this in the magical and natural setting of the town of Lausanne’s most beautiful parks.
June 18th from 10 am to 5 pm June 19th at 3 pm Where: 5 stages, between the Riponne Square and Saint-François
June 25th at 11 am Where: Casino de Montbenon Open-Air Theatre In case of rain, fallback to Saint-François Church, Saint-François Square June 25th at 5 pm Where: Mon-Repos Park in the town centre In case of rain, concert cancelled
Music in museums Three Lausanne museums welcome musicians from the EJMA (School of Jazz and Modern Music) for original experiences and tailor-made sounds. June 25th – 8.30 pm During the Nuit des Images, students from the Lausanne School of Jazz and Modern Music set the evening to music in the magnificent gardens of the Musée de l’Elysée. June 30th – 6 pm At the Cantonal Museum of Zoology, the Jazz School choir will put the finishing touches to the work of two taxidermists with a concert. July 2nd – 6 pm At the Musée de l’Hermitage, several works from the extraordinary exhibition “Basquiat, Dubuffet, Soulages...” are set to music, followed by a Funk-Motown concert. Where: Musée de l’Elysée gardens, Cantonal Museum of Zoology, Musée de l’Hermitage
Classical music concerts with the Lausanne Camerata The Camerata directed by Pierre Amoyal has invited renowned musicians for two exceptional concerts: June 28th – 8 pm Jean-Marc Luisada for a piano concerto by Chopin at the Casino de Montbenon, Paderweski Hall September 4th – 6.15 pm The André Fischer and Sébastian Singer duo performs works by Vivaldi and Piazzolla at the Olympic Museum. Where: Olympic Museum, Art Louge
Baroque music concerts with the Lausanne Sinfonietta Discover two masterpieces of Baroque music, specially written by Handel to be performed outdoors. “Music for the Royal Fireworks” and “Water Music” are performed by the Lausanne Sinfonietta. July 5th and 6th – 8 pm Where: Mon-Repos Park in the town centre
In case of rain, fallback to Casino de Montbenon, Paderwski Hall
A geometrically variable orchestra A hub of creativity, the Eustache association brings together a constellation of musicians. In a small combo or in an orchestra, with all their diversity and unbridled dynamism, musical languages are multiple (rock, classic, jazz, buitism, etc.). This year, a distinguished guest coming from Canton in China, followed by three concerts that demonstrate the extent of their talent. Not to be missed. July 15st, 8.30 pm
The Festival de la Cité Six nights of cultural effervescence with creations, shows and concerts in many locations across the town. Innovative, urban, off-beat, the Festival de la Cité offers unique artistic diversity and a pronounced taste for original projects. July 5th to July 10th Where: Various locations in the town
2016 Euro Football Final set to music The 2016 Euro football final will be broadcast live on a giant screen in the Saint-François Church and set to music on the great organs by Loïc Mallié, an internationally renowned organist and composer. While sportsmen compete on a giant screen, music will accompany their moves. Loïc Mallié is a professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon as well as at Musikene, the Higher School of Music of San Sebastián (Spain). July 10th – 9 pm Where: Saint-François Church, Saint-François Square
Celebrating jazz: Onze+ Summer Concerts Exceptional concerts for amateurs of jazz in all its diversity
GUANGDONG MUSIC AND FOLK ART TROUPE Where: at the Casino de Montbenon, Paderewski Hall July 16st, 8.30 pm
EXQUISITE CADAVERS Where: at the Casino de Montbenon, Paderewski Hall August 23rd, 8.30 pm
RESONANCE ET CONTRETEMPS Where: Mon-Repos Park in the town centre In case of rain, fallback to at the Maison de Quartier Sous-Gare August 25th, 8.30 pm
NO SQUARE
Where: Mon-Repos Park in the town centre In case of rain, fallback to at the Maison de Quartier Sous-Gare
Lausanne discovery tours The Lausanne welcome guides offer four visits to discover some of our town’s historical places and buildings. You will discover the history of the century-old Sacré-Coeur Church, visit the Town Hall, the municipal power’s prestigious headquarters and fall under the spell of the Mon-Repos illustrious residence, the IOC’s first headquarters in Lausanne, or stroll the cobblestone streets in the Cité district that forms Lausanne’s heart and emblem. July 16th 10 am Duration: 1.5 hours Where: Sacré-Coeur Church
July 12th – 9 pm Juliane Rickenmann Quartet. Festival de Gospel
The Art Brut gardens Open-Air Screenings & concert Every year, the Collection de l’Art Brut (Outsider Art Collection) opens its gardens to the public for an evening of screening. This year, the film shown will be ‘André et les martiens’ (‘Andrew and the Martians’) by Philippe Lespinasse: a peregrination to meet Outsider Art authors in the company of André Robillard. Opening act: a concert by Albin de la Simone. The museum will stay open until 9 pm and a food truck located in the garden will offer drinks and catering.
July 19th – 9 pm The MalDraCor Trio with jazz/ Latin flavourings. July 26th – 9 pm Pianist Evaristo Pérez with his quintet at the service of modern jazz. August 2nd – 9 pm Professor Wouassa’s group will ensure you’re grooving. August 9th – 9 pm The voice packed with emotion and virtuosity of Florence Chitacumbi. August 16th – 9 pm Anniversary evening for the Onze+ Festival, conducted by the IEW quintet. Where: Casino de Montbenon Open-Air Theatre In case of rain, fallback to Casino de Montbenon, Paderewski Hall.
July 2nd from 6 pm to 1 am Where: Collection de l’Art Brut In case of rain, fallback to Casino de Montbenon, Paderewski Hall Jean-Marc Luisada
August 13th, 10.30 am Duration: 1.5 hours Where: Town Hall September 3rd at 9, 10 and 11 am Duration: 1 hour WHERE: Villa Mon-Repos September 9th, 5 pm Duration: 2 hours Where: Cité district
French song concerts on the Montbenon Esplanade Lausanne University organises during the summer French lessons open to students from the world over. To punctuate the different sessions, three renowned artists from western Switzerland will give voice at the Montbenon open-air theatre. An invitation to come and discover “homemade” songs in the language of Molière, with a magnificent view on the lake. July 21st, 9 pm
JONAS
August 11th, 9 pm
Jonas
Edvard Grieg) during a concert that promises to be outstanding! July 29th and 30th and from August 1st to 5th From 1 to 6.45 pm, Monday until 7.30 pm
VIOLIN-PIANO SONATAS INTERPRETATION
ROMANENS & FORMAT A3
Where: at the University of Music Lausanne
September 1st, 9 pm
July 31st, 7 pm
Where: Casino de Montbenon Open-Air Theatre In case of rain, fallback to the Café-Théâtre Le Bourg, rue de Bourg 51.
Where: at the Casino de Montbenon, Paderewski Hall
PONY
Virtuosos and apprentice virtuosos Pierre Amoyal (violin) and Pavel Gililov (piano), professors at the Salzburg Mozarteum, share their experience during the lessons on the interpretation of sonatas addressed to ten selected violin-piano duos from all over the world. The public is invited to attend the lessons as auditors. The students from the Lausanne Music Academy give a recital to wind up these encounters, and Pierre Amoyal and Pavel Gililov perform three sonatas for violin and piano (Francis Poulenc, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
EXCEPTIONAL CONCERT BY PIERRE AMOYAL AND PAVEL GILILOV
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RECITAL OF VIOLIN-PIANO SONATAS BY THE STUDENTS AND 2016 PRIZEWINNERS Where: at the University of Music Lausanne
A budding symphony It is at the end of 12 days of intensive rehearsals in a small village of the Vaud Alps that 70 young Swiss musicians, aged 8 to 15, offer a symphonic programme comprising the works of Puccini, Kodaly and Khachaturian. The 2016 programme alludes to music from the Balkans, integrating several traditional world instruments. An original concert performed by budding artists. July 29th, 7 pm Where: Casino de Montbenon, Paderewski Hall
August 1st – National Day On the first of August, celebrations for the Swiss National Day take place with a band and procession in the town of Lausanne. It is also the day of the famous August 1st picnic – starting at 11 am – in one of Lausanne’s most beautiful parks to savour local artisan produce with your feet in the grass, overlooking Lake Geneva. As from 12 am, refreshment stalls and activities take place at the Place de la Navigation. And to top it off, fireworks will be set off on Lake Geneva starting at 10.15 pm. August 1st Where: different locations in the town
Festival of Electronic Music: Les Digitales Relaxing on your deck chair or lying in the grass, come and listen to the best there is in electronic, experimental and contemporary sounds in the exceptional setting of the Denantou Park, a stone throw from the lakeside. It’s a unique opportunity to discover up-and-coming talents and internationally renowned artists. Free admission, stalls with artisan food and drinks. August 13th – 2.30 - 10 pm Where: Denantou Park In case of rain, fallback to the Salle des Fêtes of the Casino de Montbenon
Festival of Improvised Music The Festival of Improvised Music instils in a “classical” concert the spirit that usually reigns in jazz or popular music. During the day, musicians benefit from the instruction of concert artists and in the evening, audiences discover lively music, created on the spot. It is not rare for listeners to suggest themes to the improvisers. The concert then becomes a real interplay between the musician and his audience. Five unmissable dates. Details per date: from August 14th to August 19th Time : 8 pm Where: Several Churches and at the University of Music Lausanne
String quartet concert with Sine Nomine A beautiful moment of intimate music at twilight, Arlaud Square, by the musicians of the Sine Nomine Quartet that browses through the various repertoires of chamber music, from Brahms to Balissat, from Schubert to Dusapin. August 17th – 8 pm Where: Arlaud Square In case of rain, fallback to the Saint-Laurent Church
Singing all together The time has come to gather at the foot of the Cathedral and discover the programme put together by the musicians for this event that has become legendary. Come and fill the Esplanade with your voices singing in unison. From afar, one might see the Cathedral’s belfry sway. Opening of the seats and the bar from 7 pm. Song-book downloadable as from August 22nd at www.animcite.ch August 27th from 7 pm to midnight Where: Cathedral Esplanade
Casino de Montbenon
Calendar of events June
August
Friday 17
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Monday 1st
National Day & picnic
Gospel Air Festival
Monday 1st
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin - Piano Sonates lessons
Sunday June 19th
Gospel Air Festival
Tuesday 2nd
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin – Piano Sonates lessons
Saturday 25th
Mozart Requiem
Tuesday 2nd
Jazz concert: Professor Wouassa
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Saturday 18
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Saturday 25th
Music in museums
Wednesday 3rd
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin – Piano Sonates lessons
Tuesday 28th
Lausanne Camerata
Thursday 4th
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin – Piano Sonates lessons
Thursday 30th
Music in museums
Friday 5th
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin – Piano Sonates lessons
July Friday 1st
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Saturday 2nd
Music in museums
Saturday 2
Art Brut Openair: movie and concert
Tuesday 5
Sinfonietta Lausanne
Tuesday 5th
Festival de la Cité
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Wednesday 6th
Sinfonietta Lausanne
Wednesday 6th
Festival de la Cité
Thursday 7
Festival de la Cité
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Friday 8th
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Friday 8th
Festival de la Cité
Saturday 9th
Festival de la Cité
Sunday 10
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2016 Euro Football Final set to music
Sunday 10
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Festival de la Cité
Tuesday 12th
Jazz concert: Juliane Rickenmann Quartet
Friday 15th
Popular orchestra: Guangdong Music and Folk Art Troupe
Saturday 6th
Lausanne Music Academy: Recital of Violon-Piano Sonates
Tuesday 9th
Jazz concert: Florence Chitacumbi
Thursday 11th
French song: Romanens & Format A3
Saturday 13th
Festival of Electronic Music
Saturday 13th
Lausanne discovery tours
Sunday 14th
Festival of Improvised Music
Monday 15th
Festival of Improvised Music
Tuesday 16th
Jazz concert: Anniversary night
Tuesday 16th
Festival of Improvised Music
Wednesday 17th
Sine Nomine Quartet
Wednesday 17th
Festival of Improvised Music
Thursday 18th
Festival of Improvised Music
Friday 19th
Festival of Improvised Music
Tuesday 23th
Voice and Contrabass: Résonance et Contretemps
Thursday 25th
Jazz Quartet: No Square
Saturday 27th
Singing all together
September
Saturday 16st
Big orchestra: Exquisite Cadavers
Saturday 16
Lausanne discovery tours
Thursday 1st
Tuesday 19
Jazz concert: The MalDraCor Trio
Friday 2nd
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Thursday 21st
French song: Jonas
Saturday 3rd
Lausanne discovery tours
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French song: Pony
Friday 22nd
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Sunday 4th
Lausanne Camerata
Tuesday 26th
Jazz concert: Evaristo Perez Quintet
Friday 9th
Lausanne discovery tours
Friday 29th
Symphonic programme: Jeunesses musicales Suisse
Friday 9th
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Friday 29
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin – Piano Sonates lessons
Friday 16th
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Friday 29th
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Friday 23th
Lausanne Cathedral concerts
Saturday 30th
Lausanne Music Academy: Violin – Piano Sonates lessons
Sunday 31th
Lausanne Music Academy: Exceptional concert by Pierre Amoyal and Pavel Gililov
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