Leipzig Opera House, Opera house in Leipzig, Germany
The Leipzig Opera House stands on Augustusplatz with a trapezoidal auditorium, featuring sandstone walls and a stepped pyramid design reaching 52 meters in height.
After the destruction of the previous theater in 1943, construction of the current building began in 1956 and concluded with its inauguration in October 1960.
The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra performs as the opera's resident orchestra, continuing a partnership that dates back to 1766.
The venue contains 1,426 seats distributed across stalls, tier, and boxes, with dedicated spaces for wheelchair users and separate entrances for special lodges.
The interior lighting design follows a dandelion theme throughout the building, progressing from bud-like fixtures to full bloom patterns in different areas.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1956
Official opening: 1960
Capacity: 1426
Address: Augustusplatz 12
Website: http://oper-leipzig.de
GPS coordinates: 51.34028,12.38139
Latest update: May 23, 2025 17:09
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