Grand Theatre [Moscow]
Bolsjojtheater
Bolšoj těatr
Teatro Bolšoj
Teatro Bolshói
Theatre building in Moscow, Russia
bouwwerk in Moskou
Grand Theatre
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Opera house, built 1822-1825 by Ossip Beauvais (Bove) after plans by Andrei Michailov. Opened 7 January 1825 with the ballet, Triumph of the Muses. Destroyed by a fire in 1853, leaving only the exterior walls. 1856 rebuilt by Alberto Cavos. In 1922, the USSR was proclaimed in the auditorium. In the 1920s, conversion of the foyer of the Imperial Box into the Beethoven Concert Hall. 1942 damaged by bombs, subsequently restored. Used by opera and ballet performances by the resident companies. 2150 seats.
Administration at, III. pp. 6, 7. Moynet, M. J., III. S. p. 3.
Opened January 6, 1825. Burnt at noon. Eleven men killed; number of injured unknown.