Aviel Cahn remains in Geneva
The City Council of the City of Geneva and the Board of Trustees of the Grand Théâtre de Genève confirm the current General Director of the Grand Théâtre de Genève in his functions for a contract extension of five years.
At the helm of the Geneva theater since the 2019/2020 season, Aviel Cahn's first contract runs until 2024. The five-year follow-up contract confirms him in office until 2029. At the helm of the Grand Théâtre de Genève since 2019, Aviel Cahn represents "a vision of opening up his institution to the city and other art forms", according to the official press release.
Born in Zurich in 1974, Cahn completed both a musical education and a law degree. He left Switzerland at the age of 26 to manage the international relations of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra. He was then responsible for casting at the Finnish National Opera before heading the Konzerttheater Bern and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. At the age of 34, he became artistic director of the Flemish Opera Antwerp/Ghent.
