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Opera Națională Iași

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Romanian National Opera in Iași, founded in 1942 in Moldova's largest city, hosting opera and ballet in a 19th-century neoclassical theatre building.

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Was the Romanian National Opera in Iași founded in 1942 or 1956?

Both dates refer to different stages. Opera Română a Moldovei was created in March 1942 but operated with interruptions, while the permanent State Opera in Iași was established on January 1, 1956 and became Romanian National Opera in 2003. [Opera Iași history](https://www.operaiasi.ro/en/presentation/)

Which historic building does Opera Națională Iași use?

Its performances share the Iași National Theatre, a building constructed between 1894 and 1896. Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer designed it, and it opened on December 1, 1896. [Opera Iași hall information](https://www.operaiasi.ro/sala/)

What was the first production of the permanent Iași Opera?

The first season opened with Puccini's Tosca on November 3, 1956. Radu Botez conducted, with artistic direction by Hero Lupescu. [Opera Iași history](https://www.operaiasi.ro/en/presentation/)

Does Opera Națională Iași present ballet as well as opera?

Yes. Its repertoire includes opera, operetta, ballet and vocal-symphonic work, and its regular season generally lasts about ten months. [Opera Iași presentation](https://www.operaiasi.ro/en/presentation/)

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