Sélections

Julien-François Zbinden died peacefully on the night of March 7-8, 2021 at the age of 103. Pianist, composer, passionate about jazz and all things new, figurehead of Radio Suisse Romande and even writer. Dedicated to music from an early age, Julien-François Zbinden, nicknamed JFZ, was a versatile musician. His longevity and career enabled him to […]

Frank Herbert’s cult saga is often presented as a masterpiece of science fiction, with its dunes, philosophy, giant sand worms and precious spice. However, it would seem that Dune has not permeated the collective imagination as much as one might think. In the face of the emergence of another space universe featuring star wars, Dune […]

As children, we all wondered what kind of monster was hiding under our bed. Even though these fears have lessened as we’ve grown up, monsters have always been part of our daily lives. We all know how to protect ourselves from a vampire, or the best way to “take out” a zombie. These legendary creatures […]

Have you ever wondered who these superhuman beings are, standing proudly through the ages? Or where do those feelings of well-being and calm come from after a walk in the woods? And as a child, why did you have an irrepressible urge to climb trees and daydream? Where does this force of attraction between us […]

Discover the second episode of the Dance Tour. Our journey into the world of music and dance continues with ballet. We couldn’t miss it! And when it comes to ballet, the nameIgor Stravinsky naturally springs to mind. 50 years have passed since the death of the Russian composer, who was born in the canton of […]

Philipe Jaccottet and José-Flore Tappy in Grignan, 2012photo: Christophe Gallaz “Approaching death, one should be able to lean against it to see only the living.” La Semaison, 1991 An international poet, translator and literary critic, Philippe Jaccottet, along with Rousseau, Ramuz and Cendrars, is one of only four Swiss authors to have been published in […]