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Origin and history

The Strasbourg Opera House, located 19 Place Broglie in the historic centre of the city, is a neo-classical building built between 1804 and 1821 by architect Villot. Its facade, decorated with a colossal peristyle with ionic columns, is surmounted by six muses carved by Landolin Ohmacht, deviating from the tradition of the nine muses. This building, partially destroyed in 1870 during German bombings, was restored in 1888, with the addition of a circular forebody to the rear façade. Its façade was classified as a historic monument in 1921, recognizing its architectural and artistic value.

The Strasbourg Opera is now known for hosting performances by the National Opera of the Rhine (OnR), in collaboration with rooms of Mulhouse and Colmar. This institution combines several artistic ensembles, including the Philharmonic Orchestra of Strasbourg, the National Orchestra of Mulhouse, the Ballet of the National Opera of the Rhine, as well as the Master of the National Opera of the Rhine, composed of the Petits chanteurs de Strasbourg. The National Opera of the Rhine is also a member of European networks such as ROF, RESEO and Opera Europa, highlighting its cultural influence.

The building embodies a mixture of history and modernity, having survived conflicts while remaining a central place in Alsatian cultural life. Its architecture, marked by neo-classicism, reflects the artistic influences of its time, while its present function makes it a major player in the diffusion of opera and dance in France and Europe. Villot's works and Ohmacht's sculptures make it a remarkable example of the architectural heritage of Strasbourg, protected and valued for more than a century.

Future

The Opéra national du Rhin is home to the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra, the Mulhouse Symphony Orchestra and the Ballet de l'Opéra national du Rhin, the usual institutions of this house.

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