The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
After the opening in 2008, Oslo Opera House soon became a landmark. Designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta, the spectacular building houses The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet.
With three stages and state-of-the-art equipment the building makes possible a broad repertoire, a variety of performances and productions.
As the first opera house in the world to let visitors walk on the roof, Oslo Opera House also has become a major tourist attraction.
- The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet is Norway's largest performing arts institution.
- It was founded in 1957 and gave its opening performance in 1959.
- The organisation has over 600 employees working in about 50 professions and trades.
- Senior management consists of General Director (CEO) Tom Remlov, Opera Director Per Boye Hansen, Ballet Director Ingrid Lorentzen and Music Director John Fiore. (New artistic team from August 1, 2012.)
Oslo Opera House
- Designed by Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta
- Cost € 500 million and took five years to build
- Ground first broken on 17 February 2003
- Opened with a gala performance on 12 April 2008
- Gross area: 49,000 m2 in about 1,100 rooms
- Has three performance spaces for opera, ballet and concerts:
- Main House: 1,369 seats (depending on the size of the orchestra pit)
- Second House: 400 seats (depending on stage design)
- The Studio: 200 seats
- In addition, the foyer and the roof are also used for concerts.