A neo-Renaissance opera house located in the center of Budapest, the Hungarian State Opera House was designed and constructed between 1875-1884 by architect Miklos Ybl. The construction was funded by Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, beginning an annual tradition of the Budapest Opera Ball in 1886 that still continues today. Many important artists have played in the opera house, including Gustav Mahler, who was the company composer from 1887-1891.
Copenhagen Opera House – Copenhagen
Called the Operaen in Danish, this is the national opera house of Denmark and one of the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built with construction costs rising over $500 million. The structure was donated to Denmark by the Moller Foundation in 2000 and it was opened to the public in 2005.
Teatro Colon – Buenos Aires
The Columbus Theater in Spanish, this is the main opera house in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is considered to be one of the five best concert venues in the world. The theater as it is today replaced another opera house in 1857, only to open in 1908 with a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida. The theater is noted as having some of the best acoustics in the world.
Drottningholm Palace Theater – Stockholm
This grand theater has been described by some as one of Sweden’s greatest contributions to European culture. The theater was constructed in the 17th century, and its grand interior took over 50 years to complete in its baroque style. However, following the assassination of King Gustav III in 1792, the theater was forgotten until its revival in the mid-20th century by Swedish theater historian Agne Beijer.
Royal Opera House – London
Located in the Covent Garden in central London, the Royal Opera House was constructed in 1732 and today is home to the Royal Opera, Ballet and Orchestra. The opera house was originally called the theater Royal, and it was primarily a playhouse for the first hundred years of its history. In 1735, opera began to be performed in the house with a season of Handel’s famous operas, like The Messiah, some of which were written particularly for performance in the Royal theater.
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