La Cité Bleue revives María de Buenos Aires, the tango operita by Astor Piazzolla. Two performances take place in Geneva, on Friday 27 November 2026 at 7.30 pm and on Sunday 29 November 2026 at 5 pm.
The story
Astor Piazzolla premiered the work in 1968, to a libretto by the poet Horacio Ferrer. It blends opera, theatre and tango. The story follows María, a figure born in the outskirts of Buenos Aires and the city’s poetic double.
La Cité Bleue presented this production in 2025 and revives it in 2026. Bandoneon player William Sabatier asked to perform it as part of Leonardo García-Alarcón’s project of working with musicians who share his path. The revival is part of the 2026–2027 season, which features 35 shows around the theme of the abrazo (embrace).
Who organises it
La Cité Bleue produces this version, in co-production with Negracha Productions and the Nouvel Opéra de Fribourg. The venue occupies the former Salle Patiño in Geneva, fully renovated in 2024. It seats 301 and works under the artistic direction of conductor Leonardo García-Alarcón.
What to find
William Sabatier is artistic director and plays the bandoneon. Amélie Parias stages the work on the forestage. Sol García sings María, with Diego Valentín Flores as Gorrión and Sebastián Ross as Duende.
The ensemble brings together piano, guitar, flute, double bass, drums and percussion. The Quatuor Terpsycordes completes the line-up. The show lasts about two hours without an interval and is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Practical information
- Dates, Friday 27 and Sunday 29 November 2026
- Times, Friday 7.30 pm, Sunday 5 pm
- Venue, La Cité Bleue, Avenue de Miremont 46, 1206 Geneva
- Age, 12 and over
- Tickets, online at lacitebleue.ch or on +41 22 552 43 13, Tuesdays 10 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 4 pm
- Duration, about 2 hours without an interval
Links
- Official site, La Cité Bleue, María de Buenos Aires
- Tourist office, Geneva Tourism, María de Buenos Aires
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- La Cité Bleue, María de Buenos Aires, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Geneva Tourism, María de Buenos Aires, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Infomaniak Events, La Cité Bleue box office, María de Buenos Aires, accessed on 14 November 2026
- Geneva Tourism pro, La Cité Bleue, accessed on 14 November 2026
- La Télé, La Cité Bleue unveils 35 shows for its 2026–2027 season, accessed on 14 November 2026
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