Academy of Music, Opera house and concert hall in Avenue of the Arts district, Philadelphia, United States.
The Academy of Music features Renaissance Revival architecture with an auditorium modeled after Milan's La Scala, accommodating 2,509 guests beneath a large crystal chandelier.
Built in 1857 by Napoleon LeBrun, this venue stands as the oldest opera house still operating in the United States and received National Historic Landmark status.
The Philadelphia Ballet and Opera Philadelphia perform regularly at this venue, which hosted the American premieres of Wagner's Flying Dutchman and Gounod's Faust.
Located at 240 South Broad Street, the Academy offers guided tours with advance reservations and presents performances throughout the year, including annual holiday productions.
The venue witnessed President Ulysses S. Grant's second-term nomination in 1872 and hosted performances by composers Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Rachmaninoff, and Saint-Saëns.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1857
Architects: Napoleon LeBrun
Official opening: 1857
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Capacity: 2509
Website: http://academyofmusic.org
GPS coordinates: 39.94829,-75.16577
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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