Who officially opened the Sydney Opera House?

Answer 1

The Sydney Opera House opened on 20 October 1973 with a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Prior to this, however, Sergei Prokofiev's 'War and Peace' was played at the Opera Theatre on 28 September 1973. The following day, the first public performance was held, with a programme performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles Mackerras and with accompanying singer Birgit Nilsson.

However: 13 years earlier, in 1960, when the Sydney Opera House was still under construction, American classical singer Paul Robeson performed the song "Joe Hill" for the workers building it. He was invited by the Building Workers Industrial Union to tour the site and his performance was completely impromptu.

Answer 2

The Sydney Opera House is the busiest performing arts centre in the world. Since its opened in 1973, it has brought countless hours of entertainment to millions of people and has continued to attract the best in world class talent year after year. Many visitors are surprised to find that the Sydney Opera House is really a complex of theatres and halls all linked together beneath its famous shells. In an average year, the Sydney Opera House presents theatre, musicals, opera, contemporary dance, Ballet, every form of music from symphony concerts to jazz as well as exhibitions and films. It averages around 3,000 events each year with audiences totaling up to two million. In addition, approximately 200,000 people take a guided tour of the complex each year. The Opera House operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Answer 3

Paul Robeson was the first person to perform at Sydney Opera House. In 1960, he

climbed the scaffolding and sang Ol' Man River to the construction workers as they

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Answer 4

The Sydney Opera House opened on 20 October 1973 with a performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Prior to this, however, Sergei Prokofiev's 'War and Peace' was played at the Opera Theatre on 28 September 1973. The following day, the first public performance was held, with a programme performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles Mackerras and with accompanying singer Birgit Nilsson.

However: 13 years earlier, in 1960, when the Sydney Opera House was still under construction, American classical singer Paul Robeson performed the song "Joe Hill" for the workers building it. He was invited by the Building Workers Industrial Union to tour the site and his performance was completely impromptu.

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Answer 6

The Opera House was formally opened by Elizabeth II on 20th October 1973.

Answer 7

The Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 20th October 1973.

Answer 8

Operas are performed onstage for the audience.

Answer 9

Paul Robeson sang to the construction workers whilst they were building it.