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La Fenice, Venice
Established in 1792, it has been the site of numerous operatic premieres and is known for its resilience after three fires and reconstructions.
San Francisco Opera, San Francisco
Founded in 1923, it is the second largest opera company in North America and is known for commissioning numerous contemporary works.
Liceu Opera Barcelona, Barcelona
Established in 1847, it is known for its ornate interiors and is the largest opera house in Barcelona.
The Mariinsky Theatre, Saint Petersburg
Established in 1860, it is a historic theatre of opera and ballet and staged many premieres of Tchaikovsky's works.
Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow
Opened in 1825, it is the parent company of The Bolshoi Ballet, which is one of the oldest and most renowned ballet companies in the world.
Vienna State Opera, Vienna
Opened in 1869, it is one of the busiest opera houses in the world with approximately 300 performances per year.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Established in 1973, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its unique architectural design.
Cairo Opera House, Cairo
Established in 1869, it was inaugurated with a performance of Verdi's opera 'Aida' and is known for its modern architectural style.
Semperoper, Dresden
Opened in 1841, the opera house is known for its distinctive architectural style and acoustics, as well as being the home of the Saxon State Orchestra.
Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires
Opened in 1908, it is acoustically considered to be amongst the five best concert venues in the world.
La Monnaie, Brussels
Founded in 1700, it is known for innovative productions, and it was the setting for the premiere of the opera 'La muette de Portici' which catalyzed the Belgian Revolution of 1830.
Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich
Founded in 1653, it is one of the world's leading opera houses with a season that covers a wide range of styles.
Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest
Opened in 1884, it is known for its Neo-Renaissance architecture and the high quality of acoustics in its auditorium.
Canadian Opera Company, Toronto
Founded in 1950, the company is the largest producer of opera in Canada and performs in the Four Seasons Centre, known for its exceptional acoustics.
The Metropolitan Opera House, New York City
Founded in 1883, it is the largest classical music organization in North America and has a chandelier equipped with a custom-made crystal.
Teatro di San Carlo, Naples
Opened in 1737, it is the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world, recognized for its rich history of performances.
Palais Garnier, Paris
Built in 1875, it was originally called the Salle des Capucines and is known for its opulent Baroque style architecture.
Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm
Founded in 1773, it is the national stage for opera in Sweden and has been the host for Swedish royal events.
La Scala, Milan
Established in 1778, it's one of the most famous opera houses in the world and has hosted many premieres of operas by Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi.
The Royal Opera House, London
Established in 1732, it's home to The Royal Opera, The Royal Ballet, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.
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