Comparable with the most important lyrical halls in the world, such as the Scala in Milan, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and the Paris Opera, he Colon Theater It is an unavoidable visit for any tourist or resident of the Buenos Aires metropolis. The current headquarters was inaugurated in 1908 and throughout its history the main figures of opera, classical music and world ballet have performed.
In these days, the Official store of the Teatro Colón, located Tucumán 1171 in the city of Buenos Aires, in the so-called Pasaje de los Carruajes. Opening hours are Monday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. According to the coordinators, for its conception, a set design inspired by the architecture and colors of the Theater was used. “An eclectic architecture that evokes the modernizing spirit that characterizes it,” explained those responsible for the installation.
“Teatro Colón Tienda was conceived as a magical box of memories. The idea is to convey to visitors and the public the spirit of the Teatro Colón and its constant movement. At the Teatro Colón Tienda you will find a tribute to the artists and craftsmen of different disciplines who, whether on stage or behind it, perform with excellence the performances of our beloved Theater,” said those responsible for the venture and added: “Music, set design, costumes, art, dance, ballet, photography. Each of the pieces found in the Store was specially designed.”
Also, in the traditional walk during the intervals, a visit to the great halls of the Colón is allowed. The Foyer of the Busts, decorated with the busts of the composers Mozart, Bellini, Bizet, Beethoven, Gounod, Rossini, Verdi and Wagner, made by Luis Trinchero, communicates with the White Living Room. He Golden Hall French-inspired, reminiscent of Grand Foyer of the Paris Opera, It is a permanent center for chamber music concerts, conferences and exhibitions parallel to the hall’s activity, with free admission.
Of course, the main room—one of the largest in the world—is 32 meters in diameter, 75 meters deep and 28 meters high, in an eclectic style environment that combines Italian neo-Renaissance and French baroque, with rich decoration. in gold and scarlet. Divided into seven levels, it has capacity for 2,487 seated spectators and reaches 3,000 if standing ones are included. The stage is 35 meters deep by 34 meters wide and the stage opening is one of the largest in Italian horseshoe-shaped theaters.
For this reason, along with others of great artistic significance, the proposal of an official Colon Theater Store and its inauguration was a notable reason for the current general and artistic director of the Buenos Aires Theater Complex, Jorge Telerman, the general director of the Teatro Colón, María Victoria Alcaraz, and the representatives of the Ministry of Culture of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires were present at the time of cutting the ribbon
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