About
The Variante ensemble offers a slightly different approach to alternative forms of concerts, as the music is not only played, but also told, portrayed, staged or even danced ... Since its inception in 2008, it has created over 28 shows. original: fantasy concerts, musical shows, opening concerts, musical fairy tales, commented concerts, reading concerts and creative concerts.
Depending on the theme of the show, different musicians and artists intervene, resulting in an ensemble with variable geometry. Thus, each season allows you to discover new combinations of instruments: singing, 4-handed piano, woodwind quintet, string quartet, wind quintet, percussion.
The Variante ensemble puts on their performances in Geneva, at the Studio De Agostini and at the Théâtre du Galpon. All artists are part of the cultural world of Geneva or Lake Geneva: Geneva Conservatory, Studio Kodaly, RSR Espace 2, Musical University of Geneva, Bolshoi Theater, Contrechamps, Orchester de la Suisse Romande, Geneva Brass Quintet, Institut Jacque-Dalcroze, Byron Quartet, Ensemble Eklecto, ensemble Polhymnia.
The Variante ensemble is also invited to a series of concerts in Switzerland and abroad: Théâtre de l'Orangerie (GE), Concerts de Camille (NE), Point Favre (GE), Nuits des Musées in Chamonix (France). , Bach Festival in Drome (France), Festival du To duno (VS), Schubertiade-Espace 2.