Grand Théâtre de Geneve

Built in 1879, the Grand Théâtre de Genève is Switzerland's largest artistic stage and home to Geneva's opera and ballet companies. Each season, it offers nine opera productions, three dance productions and a wide range of cultural and festive events, productions for young audiences and recitals that contribute to the institution's reputation and honor its public service mission. Destroyed by fire in 1951, the building and facade retain their original Beaux-Arts style, while the paneled auditorium, completed in 1961, seats 1,500 and features a sculpted stage curtain and a spectacular ceiling of embossed metal, whose 1,200 glass stars illuminate the auditorium. The Grand Théâtre de Genève employs its own 40-strong opera chorus. The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande is the Grand Théâtre de Genève's artistic partner for its opera season.