Le Grand Théâtre - Geneva
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 46° 12.082 E 006° 08.582
32T E 279586 N 5120389
The Geneva Opera House.
Waymark Code: WMQ92
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/12/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 67

The building is constructed on the Place Neuve and is inspired by the Opéra Garnier in Paris. It was inaugurated in 1879 with the performance of "William Tell" by Rossini. (William Tell, by the way, is the Swiss national hero.)

The Grand Théâtre presents ballets, operas, and classical music concerts.
Theater Name: Grand Théâtre de Genève

Country: Switzerland

Address:
11, boulevard du Théâtre
Genève, Switzerland
1211


Web Site: [Web Link]

Venue: Other (specify in narrative)

Type of Productions:
Ballet, Opera, Classical Music Concerts


Restored Building: no

Date of Construction: 1876

Architect/Designer: Jacques-Elisée Goss

Seating Capacity: 1500

Stage Type: Not listed

Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Not listed

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