Opéra de Lyon (FR) [Lyon] (Q509)
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Lyon Opera house
- Opéra de Lyon (FR)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Opéra de Lyon (FR) [Lyon] | Lyon Opera house |
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45°46'4.181"N, 4°50'11.800"E
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Built 1827-1831 as Grand Théâtre by Antoine-Marie Chenavard and Jean-Marie Pollet, replacing a previous Grand Théâtre (opened 1756). Opened 1 July 1831 with Boieldieu's La Dame Blanche. Ca. 1840 rebuildings. 1985-1993 complete rebuilding by Jean Nouvel within the exterior walls, preserving only the foyer. Addition of a glass dome. Re-opened 14 May 1993. Also known as Opéra Nouvel in honour of the architect, Jean Nouvel. (English)
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1831
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1993
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1831
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