May 18 Saturday
Tsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations, and lauded for its “delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine.
Tsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played.
May 19 Sunday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkSunday, May 19, 7:30 PMBiribá Union
Mike Block, cello and vocals; Christylez Bacon, beatbox, guitar, rhymes; Edward Pèrez, electric bass, pandeiro, vocals
Join us for our kick-off concert with Biribá Union, where Brazilian beats, Bluegrass, Jazz, Classical, Hip-Hop, Funk, and Pop converge in a spectacular show of global sounds.
All programs subject to change.$35 adult; $10 college student with ID; FREE for youth aged 18 and youngerBuy 8 or more tickets across all concerts in a single booking and get 15% off.More information and tickets available at GenevaMusicFestival.com. Wheelchair accessible.
May 23 Thursday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkThursday, May 23, 7:30 PMSpecial Event: Musical Mixology
Jinjoo Cho and Geoffrey Herd, violin; Eric Wong, viola; Max Geissler, cello; Henry Kramer, piano
Join us at the Linden for an evening where music meets gastronomy. With Jinjoo Cho and Geoffrey Herd on violin, Eric Wong on viola, Max Geissler on cello, and Henry Kramer on piano, enjoy a sensory journey through four pieces of music, each paired with a culinary delight and a bespoke drink. Immerse yourself in a unique blend of sound and taste.
All programs subject to change.$75 adult, 40 seats available.More information and tickets available at GenevaMusicFestival.com. Wheelchair accessible.
May 24 Friday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkFriday, May 24, 7:30 PMLove and Loathing
Schumann A Major String Quartet, Op. 41 No. 3Reena Esmail SaansSuk Love SongFranck Piano Quintet
Torrid passion abounds in this concert, as GMF resident artists explore the musical expressions of intense emotions. You’ll not only hear, but also experience first-hand the highs and lows of the ardent feelings captured in sound by composers from the nineteenth century to today.
May 25 Saturday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkSaturday, May 25, 7:30PM Love and Loathing
May 30 Thursday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkThursday, May 30, 7:30 PMBrentano String Quartet
Mark Steinberg and Serena Canin, violins; Misha Amory, viola; Nina Lee, cello
Haydn String Quartet Op. 33 No. 5Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8Mendelssohn String Quartet in D Major, Op. 44/1
Join the Brentano Quartet for a concert celebrating musical opposites. Pairs—delight and despair, suffering and spirit—are brought together in this special event.
All programs subject to change.Special Event $60Buy 8 or more tickets across all concerts in a single booking and get 15% off.More information and tickets available at GenevaMusicFestival.com. Wheelchair accessible.
Jun 01 Saturday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkSaturday, June 1, 7:30PMWar and Peace
Geoffrey Herd and Blake Pouliot, violin;Eric Wong, viola;Clive Greensmith and Max Geissler, cello;Esther Park, piano
Beethoven Op. 76, “Harp”Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2Georges Antoines Piano Quartet
Explore the music of three composers, each of a different era and nationality, whose lives and works were indelibly marked by the suffering of war. The program is a testament to the strength of the human spirit to find beauty even in the harshest of times.
Jun 02 Sunday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkSunday, June 2, 7:30PMKate McGarry + Keith Ganz Ensemble
Kate McGarry, vocals; Keith Ganz, guitar; Clarence Penn, drums; Paul Creek, bass
Join us for an unforgettable evening of enchanting melodies and captivating rhythms as Grammy-nominated jazz virtuosos, Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz showcase their incredible talent and chemistry.
Jun 06 Thursday
Geneva Music Festival 2024 Season: Light and DarkThursday, June 6, 7:30PMNight and Day
Clara Lyon and Geoffrey Herd, violin; Jimmy Thompson and Josh Newburger, viola; Clive Greensmith and Hannah Collins, cello; Anna Petrova, piano
Haydn Sunrise Quartet Mark Olivieri, CommissionAlexander Scriabin Sonata-Fantasy No. 2Kaija Saariaho, Light and MatterSchönberg: "Verklärte Nacht"
Moving from dawn’s first light to glimmering moonlight, this program captures the cycle of day and night and reminds us of the magic of this quotidian transformation. Composers—from Haydn to Olivieri—capture these contrasts, moving us from morning to night.