Situated in Villereuse, at the heart of the city center, the Théâtre de l’Espérance is an intimate amateur vaudeville theater with a rich history dating back to 1872. The theater annually presents three in-house productions and occasionally hosts productions by other companies, including some in English.
Presented by the Association genevoise des amis de l’opéra et du ballet, this lecture is part of a series examining the operas of the 2025–26 season of the Grand Théâtre de Genève. It investigates L’Italienne à Alger through its score, libretto and historical context, offering close musical and dramaturgical analysis. Attendees will gain insight into the work’s themes, structure and performance practice, and how it fits within the season’s programming.