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History. The first permanent theatre in Zürich, the Aktientheater, was built in 1834 and it became the focus of Richard Wagner ’s activities during his period of exile from Germany. The Aktientheater burnt down in 1890.
- Sechseläutenplatz 1, Zürich, Switzerland
Brief history of Zurich Opera House. The history of Zurich Opera House begins with the «Actien-Theater» (shares theatre), which opened in 1834 with Mozart’s «Zauberflöte». Zurich’s first permanent theatre, it was established in the form of a joint stock company by theatre-loving citizens.
A Short History of the Zurich Opera House - TheatreArtLife. The Zurich Opera House is one of the best in the world and was named Opera House of the Year at the 2014 International Opera Awards.
History. Conductors in leadership positions (partial list) References. External links. Zürich Opera (Oper Zürich) is a Swiss opera company based in Zürich. The company gives performances in the Zürich Opera House . History. The first performance at the current theatre occurred on 30 September 1891, with a production of Wagner's Lohengrin.
The Opera House is one of Zurich's best-known landmarks and offers fans access to the genre of opera from the beginnings of opera history right through to the music of the 21st century.
- Falkenstrasse 1, 8008, Zürich
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The Zurich Opera House on the Internet – Calendar for opera, ballet and concerts. All information about performances, artists, prices, tickets, subscriptions and service.
After the original opera house, the Aktientheater, burned down in 1834, famed architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer rebuilt it in 1891. The new Zurich Opera House (Opernhaus Zürich) has stood ever since, and for many years held all of Switzerland’s main operas, dramas, and musical events. Though a separate building for dramas was ...
