National Opera of Bordeaux [Bordeaux]
type: Item
label: Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux @nl
label: Gran Teatro de Burdeos @es
description: Theatre building in Bordeaux, France
description: bouwwerk in Bordeaux @nl
alternative label: National Opera of Bordeaux
EUTA building identifier: 1012
Importance: Not rated
Type of information: Performance venue
Field: architecture
Country: France
City: Bordeaux
GPS: Point(-0.5736 44.8425)
Wikidata source: Q1541186
opening date: 1780-04-07T00:00:00Z
Flanders Arts Institute venue ID: 141785
theatrEurope table: HST_0111
member Perspectiv: yes
context: No heritage stage machinery? contact Perspectiv: Laurent Croizier, Directeur adjoint Développement et Communication
context: The Grand Theatre in Bordeaux was designed by architect Victor Louis and inaugurated on 7th April of 1780. Its façade (composed of a portico with 12 Corinthian columns), its impressive vestibule, its numerous statues testify about its Neoclassical aesthetics. Its monumental staircase has inspired Charles Garnier to realize those at the Paris Opera. The theatre hall is in colors of royalty: blue, white and golden. Underneath the stage, there is still preserved machinery from the 18th century. Being a seat of the National Opera of Bordeaux directed by Marc Minkowski, the Grand Theatre offers a vast drama, dance and music program to public every season.
Capacity: 1100
Address: place de la Comédie
Web: www.onb.fr
architect: Victor Louis
Member of: PERSPECTIV
The European Route of Historic Theatres: French Route
Wikidata instance: Q24354
Les Archives du Spectacle ID: /o/9354-Grand-Theatre
Kunstenpunt Wiki Qid: Q187652
Carthalia ID: 1210
Modern Opera Houses index: Grand staircase, II. p. xvii.
Preservation state: extant building
Preservation state: Used as theatre today
Note: Built by Victor Louis for the governor of Aquitaine, Conte de Richileu (a grand-nephew of the famous cardinal Richelieu). Opened 7 April 1780 with Racine's Athalia (Act I, with music by Franz Beck). Damaged during the French Revolution, restored 1799. 1837 conversion of the concert hall (700 seats) into a ball room, later into a foyer. 1853 renovation by Burget. In 1871 used as French parliament during the siege of Paris, hence site of the proclamation of the 3rd French Republic. 1915, 1919, 1938, 1977 renovations. 1990-1992 major renovation by Bernard Fanquernie. Re-opened 1992 with Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. Used for opera performances by the resident Opéra National de Bordeaux company. Originally 1158, today 1114 seats.