Grand Théâtre [Geneva]
Grand Théâtre de Genève
Gran teatro de Ginebra
Theatre building in Geneva, Switzerland
theater in Genève, Zwitserland
Grand Théâtre
III. p. 74; Descriptive text, II. pp. 51,52, Block plan, II. p. 51 ; General view, II. p. 51 ; Front elevation, II. PL 96; Plan area, II. PL 96 ; Plan 2nd tier, II. p. 97 ; Side elevation, II. p. 97; Plan 3rd tier, II. PL 98; Longitudinal section, II. PL 98 ; Plan and section of ceiling, III. p. 75 ; Skeleton plan of auditorium, III. PL opp. p. 62 ; Cost and dimensions, III. p. 17.
Built 1874-1879 by Jacques-Elysée Goss (inspired by Garnier's Paris Opéra). Funded by a bequest of the Count Charles de Brunswick to the city of Genève. Opened 2 Oct 1879 with Rossini's Guiglielmo Tell. Destroyed by a fire during a performance of Wagner's Die Walküre in 1951, leaving only the exterior walls and the foyer. Subsequently renovation, extension of the stage buildings, and rebuilding of the auditorium in modern form by Charles Schopfer and Marcello Zavelani-Rossi. Re-opened 12 Dec 1962 with Verdi's Don Carlos. 2015-2017 renovation of the foyers. 2017-2018 major renovation. Originally 1300 seats, today 1500 seats.
Destroyed by a fire leaving only the exterior walls and the foyer