Greek National Opera, Opera company in Kallithea Municipality, Greece
The Greek National Opera presents performances in the modern Stavros Niarchos Hall, featuring both classical operas and contemporary productions throughout the season.
The Greek National Opera began its journey on March 5, 1939, under the leadership of Costis Bastias, marking the start of professional opera in Greece.
The institution maintains an extensive archive of musical scores, stage models, and costumes, documenting the evolution of Greek performing arts since 1939.
The opera house provides surtitles in multiple languages during performances, making productions accessible for international audiences at the Stavros Niarchos Hall.
Maria Callas commenced her professional career at this institution in June 1940, performing numerous roles before her international recognition.
Location: Kallithea Municipality
Inception: March 5, 1939
Founders: Costis Bastias
Official opening: December 13, 1939
Website: https://nationalopera.gr
GPS coordinates: 37.93982,23.69161
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:25
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