The Lausanne Opera is an
opera house
An opera house is a theatre building used for performances of opera. It usually includes a stage, an orchestra pit, audience seating, and backstage facilities for costumes and building sets.
While some venues are constructed specifically fo ...
based in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Once known as a municipal theater, it has transformed into a world renowned opera house that produces and co-produces their own productions. With a stage renovation in 2012, the Lausanne Opera offers a wide variety of operas, from baroque to contemporary, along with concerts and ballets. Thanks to its bold programming and emphasis on quality vocals and stage production, the Lausanne Opera welcomes over 45'000 spectators a year and continues to make itself known internationally.
History
The opening ceremony took place on 10 May 1871.
See also
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List of opera houses
This is a list of notable opera houses listed by continent, then by country with the name of the opera house and city. The opera company is sometimes named for clarity.
Africa
Egypt
* Alexandria Opera House, Alexandria
* Cairo Opera Ho ...
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List of opera companies in Europe
References
External links
Official website
Theatre in Switzerland
Opera houses in Switzerland
Architecture in Switzerland
Dance in Switzerland
Theatres completed in 1871
Music venues completed in 1871
1871 establishments in Europe
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