Geneva's La Bâtie festival opened its 50th edition yesterday with three weeks of theatre, dance, circus and music across venues around the city
New director Stéphane Malfettes, a Lyon native who took over last year, is launching a temporary hub called Le Béaba in the grounds of the Ariana Museum on the right bank.
Highlights include an eight-hour piano recital of minimalist music at the museum, aerial performances by Amanda Homa, and a live audiovisual show tied to the film Sirât at the Alhambra.
Running until 13 September, La Bâtie has helped shape Geneva's cultural scene since 1976 — this year it wants to reach wider audiences with more free events.
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