Deutsche Oper Berlin

The Deutsche Oper Berlin is an opera house in what used to be West Berlin. It is the home of an opera company and the Staatsballett Berlin.

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It is a relatively new house, having been built after World War II. However, its history goes back to the Deutsche Opernhaus in Charlottenburg (Bismarckstraße 34-37) which was started in 1911 and opened November 7, 1912 with a production of Beethoven's Fidelio.

Related Topics:
World War II - November 7 - 1912 - Beethoven - Fidelio

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In 1925, its name was changed to Städtische Oper. Joseph Goebbels had the name changed back to the Deutsche Opernhaus. In 1935, the building was remodeled by Paul Baumgarten and the seating reduced from 2300 to 2098. It was destroyed November 23, 1943.

Related Topics:
Städtische Oper - Joseph Goebbels - Paul Baumgarten - November 23 - 1943

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After the war, the company used the building of the Theater des Westens until the new building was completed on September 24, 1961. The opening production was Mozart's Don Giovanni. The new building opened with the current name.

Related Topics:
Theater des Westens - September 24 - 1961 - Mozart - Don Giovanni

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In 1968 the opera house was the scene of the shooting of Benno Ohnesorg, a student taking part in the German student movement. He had been protesting against the visit to Germany by the Shah of Iran.

Related Topics:
1968 - Benno Ohnesorg - German student movement - Shah of Iran

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