Dutch National Opera & Ballet [Amsterdam]
Het Muziektheater
Theatre building in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
theater in Amsterdam, Nederland
Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Built 1981-1986 by Wilhelm Holzbauer and Cees Dam (using designs by Bijvoet for the auditorium), as part of the Stopera complex (combined with the Amsterdam city hall, Stadhuis). Auditorium ceiling by Peter Struyken. Opened 23 Sep 1986 with the world premiere of Otto Ketting's Ithaka. 1600 seats. - Home to De Nederlandse Opera, Het National Ballet, and Holland Symfonia. Used for opera and ballet performances by the resident companies, as well as for guest performances and concerts.