Royal Swedish Opera

The Royal Swedish Opera, or Kungliga Operan, is the national stage for opera in Sweden. The building lies in the center of Stockholm, on the eastern side of Gustav Adolfs torg. The opera company was founded by King Gustav III and its first performance was given on January 18, 1773. The first opera house was inaugurated in 1780s and served for a century before being replaced at the end of the 19th century. Both houses were officially called the "Royal Opera", however the terms "The Gustavian Opera" and "The Oscarian Opera", or the "Old" and "New" Opera are used when distinction is needed.

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Opera - Sweden - Stockholm - Gustav Adolfs torg - Gustav III - January 18 - 1773 - Opera house - 1780s - 19th century

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