Hamburg Opera is one of the famous performing arts in Hamburg which is popular among citizens as well as tourists. Hamburg opera forms an important aspect of Hamburg Art, Culture and Entertainment and has been a major part of the cultural life in the city for more than 325 years.
The first opera house in Hamburg opened with a performance of the Singspiel named 'Adam and Eve' by Johann Theile on January 2nd, 1678. The setting up of the opera house was funded by Hanseatic merchants. The location of the opera house was between the Colonnaden and the Jungfernstieg.
Opera in Hamburg was restricted to the nobility before the opening of public opera houses in 1678. The public opera houses made this art form accessible to the masses. Performances by well-known artists enhanced the popularity of the opera houses of Hamburg.
The opera houses featured names like the following:
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- Johann Mattheson
- Reinhard Keiser
- Georg Friedrich Händel
- Georg Philipp Telemann
The Stadt Theater, an opera house, was built in Dammtorstrasse in 1827. The plan of the Stadt Theater was designed by the famous architect Carl Friedrich Schinkel. Besides being an opera house, the place also served as a venue for other kinds of performances like magic shows, dances, etc.
The building owned by the Stadt Theater later came to be known as the State Opera House in 1955. It opened with a rendition of 'The Magic Flute' of Mozart. The State Opera House continues to be the center of development of Hamburg opera.
The operas performed in Hamburg blend tradition and modernity. Use of state-of-the-art technology enhances the delight of the audience. You must not miss the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the world famous Hamburg opera in the State Opera House while visiting the city in Germany.
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