Opéra Bastille

Opéra Bastille is a modern opera house in Paris, France. The architect was Carlos Ott. The building was inaugurated on July 13, 1989, on the 200th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. However, it did not see its first performance until March 17, 1990, with Berlioz's Les Troyens. The building is located at Place de la Bastille, in the 12th arrondissement. It seats 2,716 and every seat has an unrestricted view of the stage.

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Opera house - Paris - France - Carlos Ott - July 13 - 1989 - Storming of the Bastille - March 17 - 1990 - Berlioz - Les Troyens - Place de la Bastille - 12th arrondissement

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Opéra Bastille was designed to replace the Opera Garnier, which is now used for ballet performances. It is the home base of the Opéra National de Paris.

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Opera Garnier - Ballet - Opéra National de Paris

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