Fondation P. Gianadda : Soirée Hommage - Rodin selon Rilke [EN]
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Join us on September 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pierre Gianadda Foundation for a tribute evening celebrating the 100th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke’s death.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Rainer Maria Rilke’s death, the Rodin Museum in Paris is hosting a special event centered on “Rodin According to Rilke.”
A theatrical reading titled “Rainer Maria Rilke—A European Correspondence: Letters and Poems 1897–1926” will be presented, with texts curated and performed by Jean-Paul Schintu, actor and director. Music by Handel, Liszt, Grieg, and Schubert will be performed by pianist Lionel Monnet.
The tribute evening begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Jean-Paul Schintu, renowned for his readings and productions based on major literary works, offers a sensitive and passionate interpretation, bringing the writers’ voices to life and revealing the poetic power of the texts. Lionel Monnet, a Swiss pianist, is acclaimed for the quality of his performances and his dedication to chamber music, combining musical excellence, outreach, and creativity.
Ticket prices for the evening:
- General admission: 30 CHF
- Raiffeisen cardholders (MemberPlus): 10 CHF
- Friends of the Foundation: 10 CHF
The gardens are open to the public from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., as a prelude to the lecture.
For more information, please contact the P. Gianadda Foundation.
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Event dates
- 11 September 2026
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Fondation Pierre Gianadda
Rue du Forum 59
1920
Martigny
Switzerland
Phone
+41 27 722 39 78
Fax +41 27 722 52 85
info@gianadda.ch
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