Blue Sax

Acclaimed around the world for her unrivaled virtuosity, her improvisational genius and the explosive style of her music, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin will be offering a performance ranging from blues and funk to hip-hop, classical and free jazz. In addition to fiery masterpieces by Rossini and Prokofiev, in the first half of the evening, GECA will be presenting the world premiere of a piece by composer Olga Trofimova, inspired by urban rhythms and American music.

Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868)
The Barber of Seville, overture

Olga Trofimova (born 1986)
Birds Dancing in a Tree of Light
For two violins and orchestra commissioned by the Geneva Camerata - world premiere

Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953)
Symphony no. 1, "classical"

Jazz, funk and rap pieces with Lakecia Benjamin and GECA
 

Concert Hall:
Bâtiment des Forces Motrices
2, place des Volontaires, 1204 Geneva

People with reduced mobility:
Bâtiment des Forces Motrices is accessible to wheelchair users. 

In order to ensure the best possible reception, we kindly ask people with reduced mobility to inform us of their arrival by email at billetterie [at] genevacamerata.com (billetterie[at]genevacamerata[dot]com) or by telephone on +41 22 310 05 45. 

Access by public transport:
Tram 14, Palladium stop
Tram 15, Stand stop
Bus 1, Stand stop

Car access:
Parking des Finances, 5 rue du Tir, 1204 Geneva

Drinks and snacks:
Bâtiment des Forces Motrices has a bar open from 7pm.

Please favour/prioritize sustainable transport to get around.