Grand Théâtre de Genève

"The Grand Théâtre de Genève is both a building and an institution. The building? Towering over Place de Neuve since 1879, this imposing construction contains an auditorium of 1500 seats, refurbished after its destruction by fire in 1951. The institution? A vast stage, the largest dramatic production structure in French-speaking Switzerland, dedicated to procuring every year a season of opera and recitals of international standard. To which the Grand Théâtre de Genève Ballet Company adds, each season, two or three dance productions which are hosted in turn by major international dance venues the world over."