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Opera House Collection (#3)

The Opera House in Sydney, Australia is an iconic landmark that never fails to captivate visitors from all over the world

Background imageOpera House Collection: Telva, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Telva, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Telva, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Marion Telva (1897-1962), an American mezzo-soprano opera singer who performed at the Metropolitan Opera, New York City

Background imageOpera House Collection: 'The other wall'

"The other wall"
Renate Reichert

Background imageOpera House Collection: Sydney from Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Sydney from Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Chennichetty Natarajan

Background imageOpera House Collection: Opera House

Opera House
Marc Huybrighs

Background imageOpera House Collection: Scene from the Ballet of 'La Bresilienne' at the Royal Italian Opera House, Covent Garden, 1858

Scene from the Ballet of "La Bresilienne" at the Royal Italian Opera House, Covent Garden, 1858
Scene from the Ballet of "La Bresilienne" at the Royal Italian Opera House, Covent Garden, [London], 1858. This pretty little ballet...has sustained its character well throughout

Background imageOpera House Collection: Le Banc des Amateurs, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier

Le Banc des Amateurs, 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Banc des Amateurs, 1852. Vue prise a l'opera. The Theatre-Lovers Seats. Scene at the opera. Series: Les Parisiens en 1852, no. 3; Periodical: Le Charivari, 15 January 1852

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876

The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales at Home: Reception at the Royal Italian Opera on Thursday night, 1876. The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attend a London stage production

Background imageOpera House Collection: 'La Guerre a L'Allemande'; a l'Opera: le groupe de la Danse, de Carpeaux, 1918. Creator: Unknown

"La Guerre a L'Allemande"; a l'Opera: le groupe de la Danse, de Carpeaux, 1918. Creator: Unknown
"La Guerre a L'Allemande"; a l'Opera: le groupe de la Danse, de Carpeaux, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageOpera House Collection: View of the Opernhaus in Berlin, 1700-1799. Creator: Remondini family

View of the Opernhaus in Berlin, 1700-1799. Creator: Remondini family
View of the Opernhaus in Berlin, 1700-1799. Vista de la Casa Real de l'Opera, hazia el Palacio Real a Berlin'. On the right is St. Hedwig's Cathedral. Attributed to the Remondini family

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Queen's Theatre and Opera-house, Edinburgh, 1857. Creator: Unknown

The Queen's Theatre and Opera-house, Edinburgh, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Queen's Theatre and Opera-house, Edinburgh, 1857. This newly-built theatre, designed by Mr. Bryce, is considered to be creditable to the taste and skill of the architect

Background imageOpera House Collection: Washington Street, showing opera house, Marquette, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown

Washington Street, showing opera house, Marquette, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Washington Street, showing opera house, Marquette, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageOpera House Collection: United States Post Office in front of the Winona Opera House...Minnesota, between 1892 and 1899

United States Post Office in front of the Winona Opera House...Minnesota, between 1892 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
United States Post Office in front of the Winona Opera House, with the Winona Courthouse tower in the background, Winona, Minnesota, between 1892 and 1899

Background imageOpera House Collection: Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown

Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Opera House, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Royal Italian Opera, Lyceum, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Italian Opera, Lyceum, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Italian Opera, Lyceum, 1856. London stage production. The opera was the "Trovatore, "...The gipsy Azucena, the real heroine of the piece, was personated by Mdlle

Background imageOpera House Collection: Merrill Humane Fountain, erected by Mrs. T. W. Palmer, Detroit, Mich. between 1901 and 1906

Merrill Humane Fountain, erected by Mrs. T. W. Palmer, Detroit, Mich. between 1901 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Merrill Humane Fountain, erected by Mrs. T. W. Palmer, Detroit, Mich. between 1901 and 1906

Background imageOpera House Collection: Poster for the 1er. bal masqué, la Grande Fête à l'Opéra, 22 janvier. c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret

Poster for the 1er. bal masqué, la Grande Fête à l'Opéra, 22 janvier. c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret
Poster for the 1er. bal masque, la Grande Fete a l'Opera, 22 janvier. c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageOpera House Collection: Affiche pour les 'Bals de l'Opéra en 1899', c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret

Affiche pour les "Bals de l'Opéra en 1899", c1899. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour les "Bals de l'Opera en 1899". c1899. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageOpera House Collection: Affiche pour le théâtre de l'Opéra, 'Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione de Gala'. c1896

Affiche pour le théâtre de l'Opéra, "Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione de Gala". c1896
Affiche pour le theatre de l'Opera, "Carnaval 1896. Grand Veglione de Gala". c1896. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageOpera House Collection: Affiche pour le 'Théâtre de l'Opéra. Samedi 30 Janvier 1897. Premier Grand Bal Masqué'. c1897

Affiche pour le "Théâtre de l'Opéra. Samedi 30 Janvier 1897. Premier Grand Bal Masqué". c1897
Affiche pour le "Theatre de l'Opera. Samedi 30 Janvier 1897. Premier Grand Bal Masque". c1897. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Background imageOpera House Collection: Opera Garnier seen from rue Auber, circa 1880, 9th arrondissement. Creator: Leonard Saurfelt

Opera Garnier seen from rue Auber, circa 1880, 9th arrondissement. Creator: Leonard Saurfelt
Opera Garnier seen from rue Auber, circa 1880, 9th arrondissement

Background imageOpera House Collection: Great Riot at the Astor Place, n.d. Creator: Nathaniel Currier

Great Riot at the Astor Place, n.d. Creator: Nathaniel Currier
Great Riot at the Astor Place, n.d

Background imageOpera House Collection: Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House
Branko Askovic

Background imageOpera House Collection: Moonlight Operetta

Moonlight Operetta
Peter Davidson

Background imageOpera House Collection: Sydney Opera House II

Sydney Opera House II
Branko Askovic

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head

The Princess of Wales pulls a funny face as a bouquet of flowers hits her on the head when thrown from the crowd into the car. Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, 28th March 1983

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Ward Theatre, Downtown, Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica

The Ward Theatre, Downtown, Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica

Background imageOpera House Collection: Opera House, Kartner Ring, Vienna, Austria

Opera House, Kartner Ring, Vienna, Austria

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Latvian National Opera House, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

The Latvian National Opera House, Riga, Latvia, Northern Europe

Background imageOpera House Collection: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Opera House

Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Opera House

Background imageOpera House Collection: Bicycle with fishing baskets outside Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Bicycle with fishing baskets outside Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Background imageOpera House Collection: Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Background imageOpera House Collection: Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Europe, England, London, Westminster Central Hall

Background imageOpera House Collection: Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House
Matej Krajnc

Background imageOpera House Collection: The Warrior

The Warrior
Antoni Figueras

Background imageOpera House Collection: Havana opera in Cuba, early 20th century (postcard)

Havana opera in Cuba, early 20th century (postcard)
3793658 Havana opera in Cuba, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Havana opera house next to Central Park and Capitol Cuba, overlooking park and opera house)

Background imageOpera House Collection: Royal Opera House London, 1908 (postcard)

Royal Opera House London, 1908 (postcard)
3793814 Royal Opera House London, 1908 (postcard); (add.info.: Royal Opera House London exterior of famous facade. Postcard stamped 1908.); Lebrecht History

Background imageOpera House Collection: Staatsoper (State Opera House), Vienna

Staatsoper (State Opera House), Vienna
3781891 Staatsoper (State Opera House), Vienna; (add.info.: Staatsoper (State Opera House), Vienna, 1920s. Street scene. Opened 1869

Background imageOpera House Collection: USA, Connecticut, East Haddam, New England, wooden bridge, Goodspeed Opera House

USA, Connecticut, East Haddam, New England, wooden bridge, Goodspeed Opera House and East Haddam Swing Bridge
2400-200113-01

Background imageOpera House Collection: Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House
3771277 Royal Opera House -; (add.info.: Royal Opera House-interior, Covent Garden, London. Engraving of audience boxes. 18th century.); Lebrecht Authors

Background imageOpera House Collection: Opera House in Algiers, late 19th century (postcard)

Opera House in Algiers, late 19th century (postcard)
3794209 Opera House in Algiers, late 19th century (postcard); Lebrecht History

Background imageOpera House Collection: Berlin - Unter den Linden boulevard and the Berlin State Opera House

Berlin - Unter den Linden boulevard and the Berlin State Opera House, end of 19th /beg of 20th century (print)
3794085 Berlin - Unter den Linden boulevard and the Berlin State Opera House, end of 19th /beg of 20th century (print); (add.info)

Background imageOpera House Collection: AUSTRALIA-EARTH HOUR-SYDNEY-OPERA HOUSE-LIGHT

AUSTRALIA-EARTH HOUR-SYDNEY-OPERA HOUSE-LIGHT
The Sydney Opera House is seen before Earth Hour in Sydney on March 27, 2021. (Photo by Steven Saphore / AFP)

Background imageOpera House Collection: AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-OPERA HOUSE-BOAT

AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-OPERA HOUSE-BOAT
A boat sails in front of the Opera House on a sunny day in Sydney on April 10, 2021. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Background imageOpera House Collection: Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at the Royal Italian Opera, 1849, (1901). Creator: Unknown

Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at the Royal Italian Opera, 1849, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort at the Royal Italian Opera, 1849, (1901). The Queen (1819-1901) and her husband Prince Albert (1819-1861) at the theatre in Covent Garden, London

Background imageOpera House Collection: Laser light show over Museum of Contempory Art and Harbour Bridge during the Vivid Sydney

Laser light show over Museum of Contempory Art and Harbour Bridge during the Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageOpera House Collection: Laser light show over Harbour Bridge during the Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales

Laser light show over Harbour Bridge during the Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageOpera House Collection: Laser light show over Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney

Laser light show over Harbour Bridge and Opera House during the Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Background imageOpera House Collection: Storm clouds over Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Storm clouds over Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia




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The Opera House in Sydney, Australia is an iconic landmark that never fails to captivate visitors from all over the world. Situated on the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour Bridge, this architectural masterpiece stands as a testament to human creativity and ingenuity. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the a true marvel of modern design. Its distinctive sail-like roof structure has become synonymous with Sydney's skyline and has made it one of the most recognizable buildings on Earth. Stepping inside this cultural gem reveals a world of artistic brilliance. The grandeur of its interior matches its exterior beauty, with magnificent concert halls and theaters that have hosted some of the greatest performances in history. From opera to ballet, symphonies to theater productions, every visit promises an unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts. While Sydney may be home to one of the most famous opera houses in the world, it is not alone in boasting such architectural wonders. In Europe, England's West Yorkshire boasts Leeds' Grand Theatre and Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire's Peak District National Park – both venues known for their exceptional performances and historical significance. Further east lies Budapest's State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz), accompanied by the renowned Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. This majestic building showcases European opulence at its finest and serves as a hub for classical music lovers across Central Hungary. However, there is something truly magical about witnessing New Year's Eve fireworks illuminate Sydney Harbor while standing before the Opera House. As vibrant bursts light up the night sky above this Australian icon, locals and tourists alike are filled with awe-inspiring wonderment – creating memories that last a lifetime. Whether viewed from Embarkation Park or admired during dusk when lights begin to twinkle along with neighboring Sydney Harbour Bridge; whether seen against Pacific horizons or alongside bustling city skylines - there is no denying that this UNESCO World Heritage Site holds an undeniable allure for all who encounter it.