Musica Théâtre, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Musica-Théâtre is a foundation based in La Chaux-de Fonds, Switzerland. From 1953 to June 2004, Musica-Théâtre managed Salle De Musique, La Chaux-de-Fonds, a concert hall with top acoustics which opened in 1955 and Théâtre de la Chaux-de-Fonds, a splendid Italian-style theater which opened in 1837. They are side by side, 27 av. Léopold Robert, La Chaux-de-Fonds (see image). From October 2003, L'Heure Bleue La Chaux De Fonds is the name of the Cultural Centre located at this address. It includes both venues (Théâtre and Salle de Musique) and a restaurant. In June 2004, Musica-Théâtre was merged with Association du Théâtre Populaire Romand (who managed a third venue not at the same place in La Chaux-de-Fonds) and became Fondation Arc en Scène. Releases with Musica-Théâtre mention as recording place were indeed recorded at Salle De Musique, La Chaux-de-Fonds. Prestigious labels (Philips, EMI, DGG, Valois-Auvidis, ...) and famous artists (Claudio Arrau, Maria-João Pires, Quatuor Végh, ...) came in La Chaux-de-Fonds for top acoustics of this venue. There was no music recording in adjacent theatre (dedicated to ... theatre).