An opera house is a theater where opera is performed, and because it is a building, a top-notch opera house not only has the charm of stage performances, but also has a breathtaking sense of art. There are opera houses all over the world, and here are the top 10 opera houses in the world.
1. Oslo Opera House
With three stages and more than 1,100 rooms, the Oslo Opera House is the largest cultural building in Norway, an interpretation of authority and beauty.
2. The Grand Petrov Theatre
Bolshoi Petrov Theatre was built in 1776 and is a classicist building with a simple and elegant appearance, which is one of the symbols of Moscow.
3. Metropolitan Opera, New York
Founded in the 80s of the 19th century, the Metropolitan Opera in New York is one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, with a blend of classical and modern architecture. It is one of the few major theaters in the world.
4. Bayreuth Festival Theatre
The Bayreuth Festival Theatre was built in 1871 in a unique way because it was built specifically for Wagner, and only Wagner's operas were staged all year round, which is extremely rare in the world.
5. Chicago City Opera
The City Opera House of Chicago opened in 1929 in the aftermath of the global stock market crash, but it is a masterpiece of its time and style, as it perfectly captures the voices of the orchestra and its singers.
6. Olympic Theatre
The Olympic Theatre was built in 1584 and retains its original artificial marble stage, which is of great artistic value and can be called a masterpiece.
7. Guangzhou Grand Theatre
Founded in 2006, the Guangzhou Opera House has an art hall and three rehearsal halls, and the main building is in black, white and gray tones, which is a symbol of the future opera house.
8. Amazon Theatre
The Teatro Amazonos is a landmark of Manaus, where the annual Amazon Opera Festival is held, and it is a beautiful opera house.
9. Sydney Opera House
Built in 1959, the Sydney Opera House has a shell-like exterior that has made it an Australian landmark.
10. Paris Opera
The Paris Opera is the largest lyrical theatre in the world, and its scale and exquisiteness are typical of Napoleon III's architecture.