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The Opera House, Cape Town (b / w photo)
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The Opera House, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092341 The Opera House, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera House, Cape Town. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards, c 1895).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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1893 Acoustic Capacity Cape Town Circle Completely Composed Concrete Control Curtains Deep Doors Elaborately Excellent Feet Fifty Floors Gallery High Isolated Large Opening Opera House Parts Properties Proscenium Provided Seating Situated Solid South African Stalls Supply Thirty Twenty Wide Ample Hydrants Standard Bank
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This print showcases the grandeur of The Opera House in Cape Town, South Africa. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this image is a part of a private collection and was featured in the book "Picturesque South Africa" by Dennis Edwards around 1895. The interior of The Opera House is truly awe-inspiring, with its elaborately decorated walls and ornate curtains. Its wide circle seating provides ample capacity for up to twenty stalls, while the proscenium stage stands tall and commanding. The acoustic control within this building is exceptional, ensuring that every note sung on its stage resonates beautifully throughout. Situated on Grave Street near Standard Bank, this opera house boasts solid concrete construction and excellent fire safety measures including hydrants and isolated doors. With thirty properties comprising its large floors, it offers a variety of spaces such as galleries, dress pits, and high stages. The Opera House has long been regarded as one of South Africa's cultural gems. It has hosted countless performances over the years and continues to be a hub for artistic expression. This photograph captures not only the physical beauty of this historic venue but also reflects upon its rich history as an integral part of Cape Town's cultural heritage.
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