Daniel Pasternak © 26 July 2017 6d 39
The World renowned for its natural acoustics, (Colón Theatre) in Buenos Aires is one of the most important opera houses in the world. Its rich and prestigious history and its exceptional acoustics and architectural features rank it among theatres such as Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Paris Opera House, the Vienna State Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
The Colón operated in its first venue from 1857 until 1888, after which the building was closed for the construction of a new house. The new improved house opened on May 25th 1908 with a performance of Aïda. In the beginning, the theatre recruited opera companies from other countries, but as of 1925 it has had its own permanent companies (orchestra, ballet and choir) and its own production workshops, which have allowed the theatre to organize its own seasons since the 1930s, funded by the city budget. Since then, the Colón renewed its repertoire annually or by station, and has been able to set up whole productions on its own because of the professionalism of its specialized stagecraft staff.
Finally, as of the year 2010, the Teatro Colón boasts a building restored to all its original glory, giving an air of distinction to its productions.
A 3 year restoration from October 2006 to May 2010 brought the ornate; 2,700-seat Colon built in 1908 and modeled after Milan's La Scala brought it back to its original condition, visiting the theater is like stepping back in time to 1908. Teatro Colón is World renowned for its natural acoustics.
www.teatrocolon.org.ar/en/the-theatre
Daniel Pasternak © 26 July 2017 6d 39
The World renowned for its natural acoustics, (Colón Theatre) in Buenos Aires is one of the most important opera houses in the world. Its rich and prestigious history and its exceptional acoustics and architectural features rank it among theatres such as Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Paris Opera House, the Vienna State Opera, the Royal Opera House in London, and the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
The Colón operated in its first venue from 1857 until 1888, after which the building was closed for the construction of a new house. The new improved house opened on May 25th 1908 with a performance of Aïda. In the beginning, the theatre recruited opera companies from other countries, but as of 1925 it has had its own permanent companies (orchestra, ballet and choir) and its own production workshops, which have allowed the theatre to organize its own seasons since the 1930s, funded by the city budget. Since then, the Colón renewed its repertoire annually or by station, and has been able to set up whole productions on its own because of the professionalism of its specialized stagecraft staff.
Finally, as of the year 2010, the Teatro Colón boasts a building restored to all its original glory, giving an air of distinction to its productions.
A 3 year restoration from October 2006 to May 2010 brought the ornate; 2,700-seat Colon built in 1908 and modeled after Milan's La Scala brought it back to its original condition, visiting the theater is like stepping back in time to 1908. Teatro Colón is World renowned for its natural acoustics.
www.teatrocolon.org.ar/en/the-theatre