Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, Opera house and ballet company in Bjørvika, Oslo, Norway
The national opera occupies a modern building with a sloped marble roof that extends to the ground, creating walkable surfaces for visitors.
The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet started its operations in 1957, with opera singer Kirsten Flagstad serving as the first general manager.
The institution maintains both the Norwegian National Opera Orchestra and multiple choirs, including a dedicated children's chorus for performances.
The opera house features multilingual subtitles displayed through a digital system, allowing audiences to follow performances in their preferred language.
Edward Gardner will lead the organization as music director from August 2024, bringing new artistic direction to the national performing arts center.
Location: Oslo Municipality
Inception: November 19, 1957
Website: http://www.operaen.no
Website: http://operaen.no
GPS coordinates: 59.90750,10.75306
Latest update: May 29, 2025 13:43
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