Living letters from here and abroad

Bringing contemporary and historical texts from here and elsewhere to life or reviving them. Establishing a link between authors and audiences, between people from here and elsewhere. Enjoying a convivial moment in welcoming venues or even in the great outdoors.

On the programme:

• Sunday 8 March 2026 3pm - 5pm "Le dîner de Babette"

A tale by Karen Blixen, presented by the "Lumières du Nord" theatre company. Read by Lise Michèle with piano accompaniment by Adalberto M. Riva. The event will be followed by drinks. Participation: CHF 20. Registration deadline: 2 March 2026

• Saturday, 18 April 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. "La Voix des cimes"

Film directed by Alain Wenker in Olivier Morisod's alphorn workshop.The event will be followed by drinks. Participation by donation. Registration deadline: 13 April 2026

• Saturday, 23 May 2026 3pm - 5pm "Contes des 7 coins du monde"

Stories for adults and older teenagers with storyteller Bernard Bacherot. Comments and discussions followed by afternoon tea and aperitif. Participation: CHF 20. Registration deadline: 20 May 2026

• Sunday, 24 May 2026 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Writing workshop

For adults and older teenagers. Facilitator: Bernard Bacherot. Number of participants: min. 6 – max. 10. Welcome at 9:30 a.m., bring something to write with. Participation fee CHF 80, including meals. Registration deadline: 20 May 2026.

• Saturday 20 June, 5pm Recital BIARENT / FRANCK Piano sonatas
  César Franck – Sonata in A major, CFF 123
  Adolphe Biarent – Sonata in F sharp minor
  With Guillaume Martigné on cello and Etsuko Hirose on piano.
  Followed by refreshments.
  Participation fee: CHF 40. Registration deadline: 15 June 2026

• Saturday, 25 July, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Introductory workshop on engraving and/or monotype printing

For adults and older teenagers. With passionate artist Catherine Goy. Number of participants: min. 6 – max. 8. Materials provided.
Participation fee: CHF 120, including meals. Registration deadline: 20 July 2026