Situated in a majestic building overlooking Place Neuve, Le Grand Théâtre serves as Geneva’s premier opera house. As the largest artistic stage in Switzerland, it proudly hosts both the Geneva opera house and the Geneva Ballet Company. The venue’s annual program includes nine opera performances, three dance productions, and a diverse array of recitals and cultural events.
Le Grand Brunch takes place in the foyer of the Grand Théâtre de Genève, where guests can enjoy a generous buffet in the theatre’s ballroom setting. Each brunch is accompanied by a musical interlude that echoes the current opera or ballet production, creating a link between the stage and the table. With limited seating in the Main Foyer, advance reservations are required.
Sundays 14 September, 19 October, 16 November and 7 December, at 11:00.
Reservations are required, as places are limited.
Join a 55-minute journey through the Grand Théâtre de Genève, from its marble entrance to hidden spaces like the Atrium and the Milky Way. Led by in-house experts, the visit reveals the history, anecdotes, and architectural secrets of this emblematic building.
In French.
Visits on Mondays 15 September, 13 October, 10 November & 8 December at 12:30.
Wagner’s “Tannhäuser,” a romantic opera steeped in intense inner conflicts, returns to Geneva. This new production, co-produced with the Deutsche Oper Berlin, is conducted by Mark Elder and directed by Michael Thalheimer. The narrative contrasts the sensual love of Venus with Elisabeth’s noble Christian love, tracking the hero’s journey toward redemption through these dualities. Henrik Ahr’s set design and Barbara Drosihn’s costumes enhance this vision. Daniel Johansson takes the lead as Tannhäuser, joined by Jennifer Davis as Elisabeth and Victoria Karkacheva as Venus. The Opera also features the exceptional talents of the Chorus and the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, pivotal to this Wagnerian lyrical adventure.
“Abracadabra” is a workshop-performance for children, offered by the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Led by Maud Bessard-Morandas or Aurélie Brémond, it tells the tale of a kind witch with a love for singing who, with the help of the children and her apprentice, seeks to revive the magic in the theater. Participants are introduced to opera through magical spells and playful interactions, all set to the music of composers such as Purcell, Offenbach, Mozart, and Grieg.
In French. Kids ages 3 – 7.
American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, celebrated for her vibrant voice and versatile talents, will perform at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Accompanied by pianist Craig Terry, she will present works by Haydn, Debussy, Alma Mahler, and Jake Heggie. A recipient of numerous awards, including a Grammy and a Laurence Olivier Award, Joyce DiDonato is renowned for her virtuosity and the breadth of her repertoire, spanning from baroque to contemporary music.
Claude Debussy’s opera “Pelléas & Mélisande,” based on Maurice Maeterlinck’s libretto, makes its return to Geneva following its initial streamed staging in 2021. This production, a collaboration with Opera Ballet Vlaanderen and Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, showcases the creative talents of directors and choreographers Damien Jalet and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, with visual artist Marina Abramović contributing her artistic touch. Juraj Valčuha conducts the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, while the costumes are crafted by Iris van Herpen. Sung in French with subtitles, the opera delves into a symbolist drama focusing on hidden emotions and unseen energies, heightened by performances from the dancers of the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève.
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