Colón Theater, Opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Description
The Colón Theater is an opera house in central Buenos Aires that can hold more than two thousand visitors in a horseshoe-shaped auditorium. The hall extends over several floors with balconies and boxes, while a large chandelier with hundreds of light bulbs hangs from the center.
History
Construction began in 1889 under the direction of Francesco Tamburini and continued after his death with Vittorio Meano, until Belgian architect Jules Dormal completed the building. The venue opened its doors in May 1908 with a performance of Verdi's Aida.
Culture
The theater has hosted performances by Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso, Richard Strauss, Igor Stravinsky, and Herbert von Karajan throughout its extensive musical history.
Practical
The hall can be visited on guided tours that take place several times daily and pass through the main auditorium, foyers and sometimes the production workshops. It is advisable to book tickets in advance as places often fill up quickly.
Did you know?
An international survey among acoustic experts has rated the sound quality of the hall as one of the best in the world for opera performances. The reason lies in the horseshoe-shaped geometry and the materials of the walls, which distribute sound evenly throughout the space.
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