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Municipal Theatre of Ouro Preto

João de Souza Lisboa

alias Opera House, Imperial Theatre, Casa de ópera de Vila Velha
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Important events

(detail)6.6.1770 | opening

Casa da Ópera de Vila Rica. Construction as a theatre by João de Souza Lisboa.


(detail)1817 | alteration

Reconstructed between 1817 and 1820.


(detail)1861 | alteration

(detail)1882 | alteration

Throughout its history, has undergone numerous reconstructions, the most significant being in 1882, when the structure of the four orders of cabins was also changed, acquiring the shape of a horseshoe.


(detail)1960 | reconstruction

The building was practically rebuilt.


(detail)1970 | small restoration

(detail)1985 | Large restoration

(detail)1995 | National historic Heritage

Teatro Municipal de Ouro Preto. The building was considered as National historic Heritage


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History

Considered to be the oldest theatre in the South America, the Vila Rica Opera House / Casa da Ópera de Vila Rica (its former name) was built by Colonel João de Souza Lisbon in the Brazilian architectural tradition (Portuguese- Brazilian). The location gives no emphasis on the building in relation to the surrounding buildings. The façade of the building is very simple, retaining the austerity of civil architecture of that time.

 

The interior of the building is small and consists of four orders of galleries, encased by wooden guardrail. The theatre was originally lit by candles. Throughout its history, it has undergone numerous alterations, the most significant being in 1882, when the structure of the four orders of gallery has changed, acquiring a horseshoe shape and getting the floor of the auditorium downhill. The changes sought to adapt it at 19th century comfort requirements by introducing features of eclecticism.

 

 

In: http://www.ctac.gov.br/tdb/portugues/teatro_ouropreto1.asp

The publication Theatros do Brasil /Theatres of Brazil on the site of the Centro Técnico de Artes Cênicas (technical centre for the performing arts) honor commitments made by Funarte with Mercedes-Benz of Brazil S.A. and with the Participation Programme 2000/2001 the UNESCO, contributing to the impact of this work in Brazil and abroad.

 

Tags: Portuguese- Brazilian style

 

Author: Doris Rollemberg

Translator: Doris Rollemberg

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