Landestheater [Altenburg] (Q8066)
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Revision as of 13:05, 11 September 2025 by Purkertcz (talk | contribs) (Created claim: Property:P44: Built 1869-1871 as Herzogliches Hoftheater for the duchy of Sachsen-Altenburg by Otto P. Brückwald with Robert Feller, using plans by Enger made when Duke Ernst ordered to build a theatre following Gottfried Semper's first Dresden opera house. Opened 16 April 1871 with Weber's Der Freischütz. Extensions in 1882 and 1895. 1904 front extension with staircases, auditorium alterations. 1920 renamed Landestheater. Rebuilding measures in 1927, 1938 (f...)
Theatre building in Altenburg, Germany
- Landestheater
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Landestheater [Altenburg] | Theatre building in Altenburg, Germany |
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50°59'13.812"N, 12°26'16.260"E
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Built 1869-1871 as Herzogliches Hoftheater for the duchy of Sachsen-Altenburg by Otto P. Brückwald with Robert Feller, using plans by Enger made when Duke Ernst ordered to build a theatre following Gottfried Semper's first Dresden opera house. Opened 16 April 1871 with Weber's Der Freischütz. Extensions in 1882 and 1895. 1904 front extension with staircases, auditorium alterations. 1920 renamed Landestheater. Rebuilding measures in 1927, 1938 (fly tower), and 1946-1947. Renovation 1983-1984 and since 1993. Originally ca. 900 seats, ca. 1940: 950 seats (+ 150 standing), today: 535 seats. - Used as one of the two main venues of the Theater & Philharmonie Thüringen opera and drama companies (see also: Gera: Stadttheater). (English)
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16 April 1871Gregorian
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