The Slovene National Theatre Opera and Ballet Ljubljana [Ljubljana]
Teatro dellOpera di Lubiana
Ópera de Liubliana
Theatre building in Ljubljana, Slovenia
operagebouw in Ljubljana, Slovenië
The Slovene National Theatre Opera and Ballet Ljubljana
Descriptive text, II. p. 26; Block plan, II. p. 26 ; General view, II. p. 26; Front elevation, II. PI. 54; Plan area, II. PI. 54 ; Plan 1st tier, II. PI. 54 ; Plan 2nd tier, II. PI. 55 ; Side elevation, II. PI. 55 ; Longitudinal section, II. PI. 55 ; Sketch plan, III. p.120; Skeleton section of auditorium, III. PI. opp. p. 62 ; Skeleton plan of auditorium, III. PI. opp. p. 62 ; Elevation of proscenium frame, III. PI. opp. p. 73; Cost and dimensions, III. p. 17.
Built 1892 by J. V. Hrásky and Ant. Hrúby, replacing a previous theatre (built 1867, destroyed by a fire in 1887). Opened 29 September 1892 with the historical drama, Veronika Deseniska. Originally used for opera and drama performances in Slovene and German. However, German performances were less frequent because they were boycotted by a patriotic Slovenian public. Later renamed Slovensko Narodno Gledališče - Opera in Balet [Slovenian National Theatre - Opera and Ballet]. Currently used by the resident national opera and ballet companies. 700 seats.