Copenhagen Opera House. How we went to the opera
The theater building is located on one of the islands opposite Amalienborg Square in the center of Copenhagen. You can also get to the National Opera House by water. Near the theater there is an elegant pier where water buses dock.
We didn’t go near the building itself; I took the photos during a cruise along the canals of Copenhagen.
It is known that the Copenhagen Theater is one of the most expensive theatrical projects in the world - the costs of its construction are reflected in the figure of more than 500 million US dollars.
The tetra building has 14 floors, 5 of which are located below ground level, with a total area of 41 thousand square meters.
The number of seats in the auditorium in front of the main stage ranges from 1492 to 1703, the orchestra pit is designed for 110 musicians.
The Copenhagen Opera House is one of the most richly equipped opera houses in the world.
The building was designed by Henning Larsen, one of the greatest Danish architects. The theater opened in 2005 and immediately gained worldwide fame.
The Danish Opera House has been nicknamed the “toaster” (brødristeren) for its distinctively shaped steel and glass façade. Also, depending on who you ask, they will tell you that the concert hall itself resembles a violin case, a shell, or a pumpkin.
The royal box in the main hall is located not in the center, but to the left, closer to the stage. Why? Queen Margrethe II of Denmark loves to watch actors prepare to appear in public.
Did you notice people on the roof? Here, I enlarged the photo.
The fact is that since 2009, Red Bull Cliff Diving competitions have been held there.
We were there on August 21, when preparations were underway for the upcoming competitions. The roof of the theater is being transformed into a giant springboard and in the photographs you can see workers doing this.
The competition took place on August 25, by that time we were already in Norway, but I found a video that anyone can watch.
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On one of the islands in the center of Copenhagen is the National Opera House, which is a structural unit of the Royal Danish Theater. After lengthy debate, the Danish parliament approved the project for the construction of the opera building, and laying the foundation began in June 2001; construction was completed in October 2004. This is one of the most expensive buildings in the world; the construction of the theater cost the Danish state more than 500 million dollars. The official opening of the Opera House took place on January 15, 2005. The premiere performance of Wagner's opera Die Walküre was attended by Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Queen Margrethe II.
The building was designed by the famous Danish architect Henning Larsen. This is a 14-story building, with 5 floors below ground level. The total area of the building is 41 thousand sq.m., the area of the underground floors is 12 thousand sq.m. The interior finishing work of the theater is made of expensive materials: Sicilian marble, 24-karat gold leaf, white maple; the large auditorium has an oak floor. Of particular interest are the magnificent chandeliers. This is a real work of art created by the famous Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson.
In the large hall of the theater, the main stage is made in black and orange tones, the auditorium seats about 1,700 spectators, and the orchestra pit is designed for 110 musicians. The capacity of the Small Auditorium, also called Takkeloftet, is about 180 spectators.
You can also get to the National Opera House by water. Near the theater there is an elegant pier where water buses dock. Not far from the opera house are city attractions such as the Royal Palace of Amalienborg and the Marble Church.
Copenhagen Opera House (Operaen pa Holmen) - photo
Copenhagen Theater (Operaen pa Holmen) is one of the most expensive theater projects in the whole world, the construction of which cost over half a million US dollars. The opera building is located in the center of the Danish capital, opposite the Amalienborg Palace and the Marble Church, with which it forms a viewing axis. The Danish parliament did not immediately approve the idea of construction, and this was due not only to the high cost of the project. The original architectural style did not impress the representatives of the Copenhagen “elite”, so the first stone was laid only in 2001. The opening of the opera took place after four years. The famous Placido Domingo welcomed the new theater, appearing before the public in the image of Sigmund, the main character of Wagner's "Die Walküre".
The Copenhagen Opera House, designed by Henning Larsen, is a 14-story building with an area of about 40,000 square meters. The decoration of all its interior spaces was created using materials such as South German calcite, karat gold leaf and Sicilian marble. Much of the furniture is made of white maple wood, and the main auditorium, which seats 2,000 people, has oak paneling on the floor. The color scheme of the scene is dominated by black and orange tones. The lighting of the opera, which required a separate expense item during construction, deserves special attention. All the chandeliers in the theater are an independent work of art. They were created by Olafur Eliasson, an outstanding Danish-Icelandic artist.
One of the parts of the island "Holmen", on the territory of which the opera house is located, is named by the Danish word "dokoen", which translates as "docks". It is their remains that can be seen on the western side of the building. The opera is managed by the Royal Danish Theater and is rightfully one of the best equipped opera houses in the world. The tremendous work done by the acousticians during the creation of the project ensured ideal sound quality. In addition to the main stage, the opera also has a stage at the Takkelofteta experimental theater. It is equipped with an individual hall, where the walls are decorated with the same limestone as the external facade of the building.
Built on a picturesque embankment in the center of Copenhagen, the opera house is impressive in its size, architecture and shape alone, so people visit this place not so much for the concert, but to admire with their own eyes the unique modern structure. By the way, the top floor of the opera house is reserved for a wonderful restaurant, which provides the opportunity to enjoy both a meal and a fabulous view of Amalienborg.
On September 19, 1908, the New Theater was opened in one of the central districts of Copenhagen. Architects L. Andersen and L. Gudme created a magnificent building in the Baroque style, which at first can be mistaken for a palace. In 1990, the theater had to be closed due to its emergency condition. Global reconstruction made it possible to restore the unique interior interiors and organize performances again. The renovated theater received the highest award from the Europa Nostra federation.
The auditorium of the New Theater has a capacity of one thousand seats. The first production on the theater stage was Pierre Berton's comedy "Den skоnne Marseillanerinde" with Asta Nilsson and Paul Reumert in the leading roles. Now in the theater you can often see productions of “Les Miserables”, “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Cats” and “Jesus Christ Superstar”.
Copenhagen Opera House
The National Opera House is located in the center of Copenhagen, on one of the islands. You can get to it by water on a special river bus. The construction of the building did not receive approval from the Danish Parliament for a long time, so the first stone was laid only in 2001. The project of the national opera house was developed by the famous Danish architect Henning Larsen, who realized the idea of one of the most expensive buildings in the world.
The National Opera House consists of fourteen floors, five of which are underground. The total area of the building is about forty thousand kilometers. Moreover, all interior spaces are decorated with expensive materials - Sicilian marble and 24-karat gold leaf. Most of the furniture is made of white maple, and the main auditorium, which seats two thousand, has expensive oak paneling on the floors. The main stage of the hall is made in black and orange tones.
Lighting became a separate expense item during the construction of the theater. All chandeliers located in the National Opera House are an independent work of art. They were created by the famous Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson.
Royal Danish Theater
The Royal Danish Theater was founded in the eighteenth century and is the country's first and largest national theater. The current theater had a predecessor - the Theater House, built in 1720. But due to massive negative criticism from the public, the government ordered the Theater House to be closed and no such events to be held without permission.
The theater returned to Copenhagen after 27 years. On November 11, 1747, Frederick V decreed the construction of a theater in Copenhagen on King's Square, and the theater was opened on December 18 of the same year.
The Royal Danish Theater has been rebuilt and renovated many times. Now the theater has built a new hall and opera house. Due to its convenient location, the theater is very popular both among lovers of classics and art, as well as among visiting tourists.
