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Teatro Colón
Undoubtedly the most elegant edifice on the west side of
Avenida 9 de Julio, Teatro Colón is the city's main lyric theater
and a world-class center for classical music, ballet, and opera.
Work began on the theater in 1880 and it opened its doors
in 1908 with a performance of Italian composer Giuseppe
Verdi's
Aida
. A succession of architects were involved in the
Colón's evolution and they employed a pan-European
approach to the building's architecture. Many great artists,
from Greek opera singer Maria Callas to German composer
Richard Strauss, have performed here. The opulence of the
refurbished building combined with fabulous performances
makes this the capital's top cultural attraction.
View of the Teatro Colón entrance on
Calle Cerrito
Rehearsal Rooms
The many rehearsal spaces include
Sala 9 de Julio, which has the
same dimensions as the main
stage. There is also a mirror-
walled room used by the
corps de ballet.
Costumes and sets
are
manufactured in basement work-
shops. There are also studios that
make shoes and upholstery.
.
Main Hall
The grand hall houses three floors of boxes
and accommodates about 3,000 people.
The acoustics, modeled after French and
Italian opera houses, are world famous.
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