Amazon Theatre [Manaus] (Q11975)
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Theatre building in Manaus, Brazil
- Amazon Theatre
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Amazon Theatre [Manaus] | Theatre building in Manaus, Brazil |
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3°7'49.001"S, 60°1'23.999"W
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Built 1884-1896 by Celestial Sacardim. Opened 31 Dec 1896 with an Italian opera gala. First opera performance: Amilcare Ponchielli's La Gioconda on 7 Jan 1897. Interior decoration by Crispin de Amoral finished in 1901. After the decline of the rubber trade, opera seasons stopped in 1907. Rebuildings and renovations in 1929, 1974, 1987-1990. Re-opened 1990 with a gala of Brazilian music. 701 seats. (English)
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31 December 1896Gregorian
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