Malmö Opera, Opera house in Malmö, Sweden
Malmö Opera is an opera house in Malmö, Sweden, designed by Sigurd Lewerentz, David Helldén and Erik Lallerstedt and inaugurated on 23 September 1944. Its main auditorium seats up to 1,511 and can be reduced to four sizes with retractable walls; the stage is 25 metres deep and 25 metres high, with a 20-metre revolving stage. The entrance facade has marble-clad columns and large window areas, and the piazza outside holds Nils Sjögren's sculpture Tragos.
The Malmö City Theatre Association was formed in 1931, and the building was constructed from 1933 to 1944 to designs by Sigurd Lewerentz, David Helldén and Erik Lallerstedt. It opened on 23 September 1944 as a functionalist theatre combining spoken drama, opera and concerts, built for 6 million SEK. Since 13 December 1994 it has been a listed building.
The venue hosts classical operas, musical theater, contemporary dance, and ballet performances that shape the cultural life of the city. Visitors experience productions created by local and international artists for audiences of all ages.
The opera house runs an educational program called Operaverkstan, creating productions specifically for audiences between 3 and 19 years old. Adults and families also find suitable performances throughout the year across different genres.
Swedish artists Carl Milles and Isaac Grünewald created artworks decorating the grand foyer that enrich the experience for visitors. These artistic contributions are an often overlooked detail that underscores the architectural beauty of the place.
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