- Address: Place de l'Opéra, 4000 Liège, Belgium
- Phone: +32 4 221 47 22
- Website: http://www.operaliege.be/fr
- Foundation date: 1967.
The Royal Opera of Wallonia is the largest opera house in Belgium , located in the city of Liege . The architect who designed the opera house was Auguste Ducher. Construction began in 1818, and the first stone of the future Royal Theater was laid by a well-known actress named Mars. The solemn opening ceremony of the main city sights took place in 1820. Twenty-two years later, a monument to the composer Andre Gretry, who was born in Liege, was opened in front of the main entrance to the opera house. Few people know that under the monument the heart of a musician who loved the Fatherland was buried.
A new wave in the life of the Opera House
1854 was marked by another change for the Royal Opera of Wallonia: the building began to be considered the property of the city and underwent significant reconstruction. The modernization of the opera house was headed by the architect Julien-Etienne Remon, whose project envisaged a significant increase in the theater's area and the number of places, electricity, a change in the decoration of the hall, and the equipping of balconies with seating.
The First World War led the building of the theater to desolation, the German invaders used it as a barracks and a stable, but in 1919 the Royal Opera revived and again began to give performances. In 1967, the Royal Opera of Wallonia began to work in the theater building.
The next restoration work in the building of the Royal Opera of Wallonia began in 2009 and presented the theater with a new auditorium, accommodating 1041 spectators, an updated facade, modern sound equipment. While the main building was under repair, the main stage was the "Palace of the Opera", located in a tent camp near the Royal Opera. The pompous opening ceremony took place on September 19, 2012 from the premiere of the play "Stradella".
Repertoire
Nowadays, the Royal Opera of Wallonia is the main center of cultural life in the town of Liège and the place where thousands of classical music lovers are eager to go. Today the repertoire of the opera house is represented by the most famous works of the composers of Italy, Germany, France, Belgium. In addition, the management of the theater strives to establish links with musicians from other countries, in order to attract more viewers.
Royal Opera of Wallonia pleases visitors with magnificent productions throughout the year. More detailed information on the novelties of the season, time, tickets is better to learn from the posters.
How to get there?
To reach one of Belgium 's most famous sights is the quickest on a rented car . If you have at your disposal for half an hour, then we advise you to walk to the right place on foot. The theater is located in the very center of the city on the Opera Square, so there will be no difficulties with its search.
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