Grand Theatre Geneve Offers Babysitting Service
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
This season, the Grand Theatre Geneve is launching its baby-sitting action! Would you like to take an artistic break for an evening? The Grand Théâtre will take care of everything!
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
This season, the Grand Theatre Geneve is launching its baby-sitting action! Would you like to take an artistic break for an evening? The Grand Théâtre will take care of everything!
Julie Fuchs Will Perform at Grand Théâtre de Genève This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
The Grand Théâtre will welcome Julie Fuchs, one of the most exciting opera singers of her generation. Winner of three Victoires de la Musique awards (including that of opera singer of the year 2021) and second prize at Operalia, her repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary music, with an emphasis on Mozart and heroines from Bel Canto.
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
The Grand Théâtre will welcome Julie Fuchs, one of the most exciting opera singers of her generation. Winner of three Victoires de la Musique awards (including that of opera singer of the year 2021) and second prize at Operalia, her repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary music, with an emphasis on Mozart and heroines from Bel Canto.
ELEKTRA Comes to Grand Theatre Geneve Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Electra is the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, king and queen of Mycenae. To avenge the sacrifice of Electra's sister Iphigenia, the queen murders the king who has returned victorious from Troy.
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2021
Electra is the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, king and queen of Mycenae. To avenge the sacrifice of Electra's sister Iphigenia, the queen murders the king who has returned victorious from Troy.
Zeal & Ardor Release New Single GOLDEN LIAR
by Gigi Gervais - December 01, 2021
Swiss extremists Zeal & Ardor continue apace towards the release of their self-titled, third album. They have shared the new song Golden Liar. The avant-garde alchemists have been gradually sharing the highly anticipated album with fans, steadily unveiling new tracks in recent months. including Run, Erase, Bow, & Götterdämmerung.
by Gigi Gervais - December 01, 2021
Swiss extremists Zeal & Ardor continue apace towards the release of their self-titled, third album. They have shared the new song Golden Liar. The avant-garde alchemists have been gradually sharing the highly anticipated album with fans, steadily unveiling new tracks in recent months. including Run, Erase, Bow, & Götterdämmerung.
LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES Will Be Performed at Grand Theatre Geneve Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
The Pearl Fishers presents a fairly typical operatic love triangle: Nadir (the tenor) loves Leïla (the soprano) and Zurga (the baritone) is his friend and unsuspecting rival.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
The Pearl Fishers presents a fairly typical operatic love triangle: Nadir (the tenor) loves Leïla (the soprano) and Zurga (the baritone) is his friend and unsuspecting rival.
LE GRAND BRUNCH Comes to Grand Theatre de Geneva Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
B pour Bel canto, B pour Bellini (accessoirement aussi un délicieux cocktail), Bartók, Bizet et Berlioz et tout naturellement, B pour Brunch ! Un brunch en solitaire, en tête-à-tête ou en groupe rhizomatique pour se détendre en compagnie ou délier sa langue entre vieux amis, dans un cadre familial mais pas trop, sous la houlette indifférente des dieux mythologiques des ors rafraîchis des foyers.
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
B pour Bel canto, B pour Bellini (accessoirement aussi un délicieux cocktail), Bartók, Bizet et Berlioz et tout naturellement, B pour Brunch ! Un brunch en solitaire, en tête-à-tête ou en groupe rhizomatique pour se détendre en compagnie ou délier sa langue entre vieux amis, dans un cadre familial mais pas trop, sous la houlette indifférente des dieux mythologiques des ors rafraîchis des foyers.
Ian Bostridge Performs at Grand Theatre de Geneva Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
Ian Bostridge, ténor will perform alongside Saskia Giorgini, piano at Grand Theatre de Geneva next week.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2021
Ian Bostridge, ténor will perform alongside Saskia Giorgini, piano at Grand Theatre de Geneva next week.
Gianandrea Noseda Begins Tenure As General Music Director Of The Zurich Opera House This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
Gianandrea Noseda begins his tenure as General Music Director of the Zurich Opera House on Sunday, October 24, 2021 with a new production of Il trovatore directed by Adele Thomas with a cast including Piotr Beczala and Marina Rebeka. Noseda's return to operatic leadership follows an interregnum since the transformational work he did at the Teatro Regio Torino from 2007 - 2018.
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2021
Gianandrea Noseda begins his tenure as General Music Director of the Zurich Opera House on Sunday, October 24, 2021 with a new production of Il trovatore directed by Adele Thomas with a cast including Piotr Beczala and Marina Rebeka. Noseda's return to operatic leadership follows an interregnum since the transformational work he did at the Teatro Regio Torino from 2007 - 2018.
Grand Theatre de Geneva Announces Public Workshops
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
With every Grand Théâtre production this season, there will be a Saturday morning of creative workshops related to the upcoming opera or ballet. Song, dance, drama, text, visual arts, it’s all there waiting to surprise you and help you express yourself: voice, stage, theatre and image professionals will guide you through the many aspects of opera, the art that has everything.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2021
With every Grand Théâtre production this season, there will be a Saturday morning of creative workshops related to the upcoming opera or ballet. Song, dance, drama, text, visual arts, it’s all there waiting to surprise you and help you express yourself: voice, stage, theatre and image professionals will guide you through the many aspects of opera, the art that has everything.
ECM New Series Releases Leoš Janáček's ON AN OVERGROWN PATH
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
On An Overgrown Path, Leoš Janáček’s 15 pieces-spanning piano cycle, is here presented in a reshaped guise, arranged for string orchestra and played by the Camerata Zürich under lead violinist Igor Karsko’s direction.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
On An Overgrown Path, Leoš Janáček’s 15 pieces-spanning piano cycle, is here presented in a reshaped guise, arranged for string orchestra and played by the Camerata Zürich under lead violinist Igor Karsko’s direction.
ANNA BOLENA Will Be Performed at Grand Theatre Geneve This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2021
Anna Bolena will be performed at Grand Theatre Geneve beginning later this month. Performances will run 22 October - 11 November.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2021
Anna Bolena will be performed at Grand Theatre Geneve beginning later this month. Performances will run 22 October - 11 November.
Apéropéra Comes to Grand Théâtre de Genève
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
A slice of life, a slice of laughter and a slice of music to garnish the canapé that comes with our urban apéritif! Have a spritz or a vermouth while we supply the entertaining company.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
A slice of life, a slice of laughter and a slice of music to garnish the canapé that comes with our urban apéritif! Have a spritz or a vermouth while we supply the entertaining company.
BREAKING THE WAVES Premiere - St.Gallen Theater Am Samstag 18. September
by Marianka Swain - September 17, 2021
Mit der 2016 uraufgeführten Oper Breaking the Waves startet der neue Operndirektor Jan Henric Bogen in seine erste Saison am Theater St.Gallen. Das Werk der US-amerikanischen Komponistin Missy Mazzoli und des Librettisten Royce Vavrek erlebt am Samstag, 18. September, 19 Uhr, im UM!BAU seine europäische Erstaufführung.
by Marianka Swain - September 17, 2021
Mit der 2016 uraufgeführten Oper Breaking the Waves startet der neue Operndirektor Jan Henric Bogen in seine erste Saison am Theater St.Gallen. Das Werk der US-amerikanischen Komponistin Missy Mazzoli und des Librettisten Royce Vavrek erlebt am Samstag, 18. September, 19 Uhr, im UM!BAU seine europäische Erstaufführung.
L'Association genevoise des amis de l'opéra et du ballet presents: Eclairages
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2021
The opera and choreographic creations of the 2021-2022 season will be the subject of a very comprehensive conference on the work, its libretto, context and music, a few days before the first performance, always at the same time, 6.30 pm, by the Association genevoise des amis de l’opéra et du ballet.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2021
The opera and choreographic creations of the 2021-2022 season will be the subject of a very comprehensive conference on the work, its libretto, context and music, a few days before the first performance, always at the same time, 6.30 pm, by the Association genevoise des amis de l’opéra et du ballet.
WAR AND PEACE Will Be Performed at Grand Théâtre de Genève
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2021
Tah-dah! What a massive drum roll to open a season! Prokofiev’s most monumental opera (and probably also of the entire Russian repertoire) finally arrives in Geneva: War and Peace should, according to some, be called Peace and War.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2021
Tah-dah! What a massive drum roll to open a season! Prokofiev’s most monumental opera (and probably also of the entire Russian repertoire) finally arrives in Geneva: War and Peace should, according to some, be called Peace and War.
Festival Les Jardins Musicaux Runs Through This Weekend at Grange aux Concerts
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2021
Originating at the Grange aux Concerts d’Evologia (Evologia Concert Barn), the festival has continued to evolve in the Jura and the Franche-Comté region. Featuring walks and music, it invites people to discover original places and reaches out to new audiences. Les Jardins Musicaux collaborate with energetic and engaging personalities who share the festival’s penchant for the unexpected.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2021
Originating at the Grange aux Concerts d’Evologia (Evologia Concert Barn), the festival has continued to evolve in the Jura and the Franche-Comté region. Featuring walks and music, it invites people to discover original places and reaches out to new audiences. Les Jardins Musicaux collaborate with energetic and engaging personalities who share the festival’s penchant for the unexpected.
VIDEO: Grand Theatre Geneve Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2021
The Grand Théâtre de Genève optimistically unveils its 2021– 2022 season, with the hope that the latest developments in the pandemic and health guidelines will allow all the ambitions of artistic projects from the world of opera, ballet, recitals and La Plage programmes to come to life under the single banner of “Make love... ”.
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2021
The Grand Théâtre de Genève optimistically unveils its 2021– 2022 season, with the hope that the latest developments in the pandemic and health guidelines will allow all the ambitions of artistic projects from the world of opera, ballet, recitals and La Plage programmes to come to life under the single banner of “Make love... ”.
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Comes To Theater Basel 8/19
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2021
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE is a Young House production. The Junge Haus is the Basel theater for everyone who wants to take part. During this season it offers various play clubs for different age groups. Each club has a different focus: opera, drama or dance. For a year they meet weekly to rehearse and invent scenes. The resulting own piece will be performed on a stage at Theater Basel.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2021
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE is a Young House production. The Junge Haus is the Basel theater for everyone who wants to take part. During this season it offers various play clubs for different age groups. Each club has a different focus: opera, drama or dance. For a year they meet weekly to rehearse and invent scenes. The resulting own piece will be performed on a stage at Theater Basel.
SALOME Comes To Opera Zurich Beginning August 29th
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
SALOME will begin performances as part of the new season at Opera Zurich beginning 29 August 2021. The production is performed in German with German and English subtitles.
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2021
SALOME will begin performances as part of the new season at Opera Zurich beginning 29 August 2021. The production is performed in German with German and English subtitles.
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Can Now Enter Switzerland; Events Up to 1,000 Now Permitted
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2021
It was announced today non-vaccinated travelers can now enter Switzerland. Travelers who are fully vaccinated do not need to test negative upon entry to the country and quarantined.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2021
It was announced today non-vaccinated travelers can now enter Switzerland. Travelers who are fully vaccinated do not need to test negative upon entry to the country and quarantined.
NOTRE DAME Will Premiere at Theater St.Gallen Next Week
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
Der österreichische Komponist Franz Schmidt (1874–1939) schrieb zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts eine spätromantische Oper über diesen Stoff, die trotz ihrer opulenten Musik kaum ausserhalb Wiens aufgeführt worden ist. Mit dieser Neuinszenierung wird die Festspieltradition der Wiederentdeckung selten gespielter Meisterwerke fortgesetzt.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
Der österreichische Komponist Franz Schmidt (1874–1939) schrieb zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts eine spätromantische Oper über diesen Stoff, die trotz ihrer opulenten Musik kaum ausserhalb Wiens aufgeführt worden ist. Mit dieser Neuinszenierung wird die Festspieltradition der Wiederentdeckung selten gespielter Meisterwerke fortgesetzt.
Student Blog: Finding a Community Online
by StudentBlogger Loriane Donnet-Monay - June 07, 2021
I found out that there existed a whole community online united around Broadway, and, suddenly, I was not alone anymore. It allowed me to discover more shows and artists. I met people from all over the world, learned about other cultures and memorized more timezones than I would care to admit. Above all else, I made new friends.
by StudentBlogger Loriane Donnet-Monay - June 07, 2021
I found out that there existed a whole community online united around Broadway, and, suddenly, I was not alone anymore. It allowed me to discover more shows and artists. I met people from all over the world, learned about other cultures and memorized more timezones than I would care to admit. Above all else, I made new friends.
Rudra Bejart Ballet School Fires Staff Members and Halts Classes After Abuse Allegations
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
One student described how she had found herself surrounded by teachers and other students who “humiliated and belittled” her, according to the president of the foundation’s board, Solange Peters. One teacher cited in the report had reportedly compared the scene to a “lynching”.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2021
One student described how she had found herself surrounded by teachers and other students who “humiliated and belittled” her, according to the president of the foundation’s board, Solange Peters. One teacher cited in the report had reportedly compared the scene to a “lynching”.
Anna Orlik and Constantin Macherel Will Perform at Eglise catholique romaine du Sacré-Cœur This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
Young virtuoses, Polish violinist Anna Orlik and Swiss cellist Constantin Macherel, will perform a repertoire of Ravel, Dvorak, Saint-Saens and Paganini on 30 May at Église catholique romaine du Sacré-Cœur, Chemin de Beau- Rivage 3.
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2021
Young virtuoses, Polish violinist Anna Orlik and Swiss cellist Constantin Macherel, will perform a repertoire of Ravel, Dvorak, Saint-Saens and Paganini on 30 May at Église catholique romaine du Sacré-Cœur, Chemin de Beau- Rivage 3.
Zürcher Theater Spektakel 2021 Will Go On
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
The Zürcher Theater Spektakel 2021 will take place – with performances, not only at the Werft and Rote Fabrik, but also at two venues on the Landiwiese. Additionally, the festival is developing ideas on performances and installations for the festival site. In order to realise this, they have been discussing ideas with international artists to hear at first hand what the situation is elsewhere in the confusing world of the pandemic.
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2021
The Zürcher Theater Spektakel 2021 will take place – with performances, not only at the Werft and Rote Fabrik, but also at two venues on the Landiwiese. Additionally, the festival is developing ideas on performances and installations for the festival site. In order to realise this, they have been discussing ideas with international artists to hear at first hand what the situation is elsewhere in the confusing world of the pandemic.
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