The program thus spans several centuries of musical creation and a wide variety of musical worlds
early music, the classical repertoire, contemporary music, and more experimental forms.
This diversity is reflected in the backgrounds of the guest performers.
Loredana Von Allmen, an actress and singer based in Lausanne, works across theater, music, and contemporary performance. A graduate of the École du Théâtre des Teintureries, she has performed in Switzerland, France, and Paris, and collaborates with various ensembles and companies.
Delphine Ayrton, an actress and singer, also has a multidisciplinary background. Her training in philosophy, art history, and physical theater informs a practice situated at the intersection of the performing arts, creative work, and cultural participation.
The program also features a significant number of string instruments.
A cellist and educator, Frédérique Aronica-Lehembre divides her time among chamber music, the Baroque repertoire, contemporary composition, and teaching. Trained at the CNSMD in Paris and later at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, she collaborates with various ensembles and orchestras.
Alongside her, her brother Roberto Aronica—a violist and professor at the CRR in Reims—brings his experience in chamber music and orchestral performance, with a particular interest in lesser-known repertoires and contemporary compositions.
From Baroque to Jazz: Intersecting Paths
The program also brings together a generation of performers whose careers are not limited to a single repertoire.
Paris-based violinist Julia Didier performs a wide range of music, from Baroque to Classical and Romantic repertoire, as well as jazz. Her career has taken her to ensembles such as the Orchestre de Paris, Les Siècles, the Insula Orchestra, and the Royal Opera of Versailles.
Her work with historical instruments fits naturally with the spirit of a festival dedicated to rediscovering scores and female composers who are less frequently featured in standard programs.
Pauline Dubois, a violinist born in Lille and based in Belgium, focuses primarily on chamber music. Trained at the Lille Conservatory and later at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, she performs notably in a duo with pianist Corentin Hermand.
As a pianist, Antonin Vinour divides his time between solo recitals and chamber music. A graduate of the CNSMD in Lyon, among other institutions, he collaborates with various ensembles and, since 2021, has been part of the Mosaïque duo with trumpeter Luce Perret.
A graduate of the CNSMD in Lyon, she is also the principal cornet in the Musique de l’Air et de l’Espace brass band. Her career spans orchestral music, chamber music, and musical theater.
The Voices at the Heart of the Program
Singing plays a major role in this edition.
Chloé Charrière, a singer and pianist trained at the HEMU in Lausanne, focuses in particular on improvisation, participatory singing, and sound therapy. Together with Zoéline Simone, she formed the duo Lumielles, which explores traditional music and participatory concert formats.
A mezzo-soprano, Zoéline Simone divides her time between performing and creating. As a member of the Ensemble Vocal de Lausanne and co-founder of several projects, she develops work that explores the connections between music, cultural heritage, and society.
Yuki Tsurusaki, a singer based in Lausanne, has extensive experience on the international opera stage. She has been invited to perform at the Lausanne Opera on several occasions and has appeared at Carnegie Hall with the New York City Opera.
In Vevey, Aurélia Linnert is pursuing a career shaped by music, teaching, and languages. Her journey has taken her to Kyrgyzstan and Germany, among other places, before she settled in Switzerland.
Pierre Pantillon, a singer and director of vocal ensembles, rounds out this cast with a career spanning Switzerland, France, and Germany, focusing in particular on the relationship between the body, the voice, and musical expression.
From the piano to the harp: a diverse lineup
Other instruments further enrich the weekend's soundscape.
Patricia Siffert, a pianist from Fribourg, has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Switzerland and abroad. Her work includes, in particular, several recordings dedicated to the English composer Rosemary Duxbury.
Julie Sicre, a harpist trained at the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne, divides her time between teaching, chamber music, and interdisciplinary collaborations. She works in particular with Swiss orchestras and with the Contacordes company, which combines storytelling and music.
Percussionist Lucas Duclaux-Loras, a graduate of the Geneva University of Music, is interested in the intersections between music, performance, and contemporary dance. His career also includes extensive teaching experience and several international projects.
Finally, Yves Cortvrint, former principal violist of the La Monnaie Opera Orchestra in Brussels, brings to the festival a wealth of experience in both performance and teaching. His career spans the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods, as well as contemporary composition.
