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Opera Wrocławska is the principal opera company and opera house in Wrocław, Poland. The company was established in 1945 and performs in a historic theater building opened in 1841 as the Stadttheater, when the city was known as Breslau. Its repertory includes opera, ballet, and large-scale musical productions, serving audiences in Wrocław and the wider Lower Silesian region while preserving a major nineteenth-century performance venue.
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Where is Opera Wrocławska located?
Opera Wrocławska is the principal opera company and opera house located in the city of Wrocław, Poland. The company performs in a historic theater building centrally located in the city's old theater square.
When was the Opera Wrocławska theater built?
The historic theater building opened in 1841 as the Stadttheater, back when the city was known as Breslau and part of the German Empire. The building was completely renovated and modernized between 2003 and 2006 to update its stage technology.
When was the Opera Wrocławska company established?
The actual Polish opera company was officially established in 1945 following the border shifts at the end of World War II. The Polish population repurposed the existing, heavily damaged German opera house for their own cultural use.
What kind of productions does Opera Wrocławska stage?
The company stages a wide-ranging repertory that includes major classical operas, contemporary works, and full-scale classical ballets. The theater is also famous for hosting the international vocal competition known as the Ada Sari Festival.
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