Theatro of Rio de Janeiro

This is the Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro.

The Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro opened in July 14, 1909, and and it had the capacity to 1.739 spectators. To decorate the building have been called the most important painters and sculptors of the time as Eliseu Visconti, Rodolfo Bernardelli Amoedo and brothers. European artisans were also recruited to run stained glass and mosaics.

In its early days in the theater had only foreign companies and orchestras - especially Italian and French - until, in 1931, they created the Municipal Symphonic Orchestra of Rio de Janeiro.Hoje the home houses the Petrobras Symphony Orchestra and the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra and are presented mostly programs, dance and classical music.

In 2008 he started the restoration works and modernization for the centenary of the Theatre, contemplating the restoration of the roof, internal and external architecture and modernization of its facilities.

The restoration of the walls brought up work done 80 years ago, covered by the reform and even dust. Another surprise was the discovery of a secret passage. The inauguration took place on May 27, 2010.

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Site Theatro Municipal of Rio de Janeiro (portuguese)
Info Theatro Municipal by Wikipédia (portuguese)