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history of the theatresupplementtechnical dataHistoric equipmentOpera of Monnaie
Joseph Poelaert
alias Grand Théâtre de la Monnaie (1700 - 1820), Théâtre de la Monnaie, Opera de la MonnaieThéâtre Royal de la Monnaie | |
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Important events
(detail)17.10.1700 | First theatre
The first theatre on the site was built in 1700 by Paolo Bezzi and Pedro Bezzi. Opened with Lully's "Atys".
(detail)25.5.1819 | Second theatre
The theatre was built 1816-1819 by Louis-Emmanuel-Aimé Damesme, on the adjacent site to the first theatre. Opened with M. Bernard's prologue "Momus á la nouvelle salle" and Grétry's opera "La Caravane de Caire".
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Joseph Poelaert |main architect
Louis-Emmanuel-Aimé Damesme |architect
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