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National Theater in Munich (Munich, Germany) - repertoire, ticket prices, address, phone numbers, official website.
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The holy of holies for all fans of the monumental work of German composers, the National Theater in Munich is the beauty and pride of the Bavarian capital and the main venue of two famous troupes - the Bavarian State Opera and the Bavarian State Ballet. Built in the likeness Paris Odeon, the theater pleases the eye with the severity and grace of neo-Greek architecture. The ears here are delighted with magnificent productions of world operas and ballets, among which the main place is given, of course, to the works of two Richards - Wagner and Strauss, in particular, “Das Rheingold” and “Ring of the Nibelungs” were first presented to the public here. In addition, interesting excursions around the Munich National Theater are regularly held with the opportunity to look behind the scenes and communicate with employees of various theater services.
A little history
The National Theater in Munich dates back to 1810, when, by order of King Maximillian of Bavaria, under the leadership of the German architect Karl von Fischer, a building was designed in a classical style, modeled on the Parisian Odeon. Construction began a year later, but fortune did not smile too much on the future main theater of Bavaria - it burned down twice, the first time while still under construction, the second time during an opera performance. The new building opened in 1825 and existed until 1943, when it was destroyed during an air raid during World War II. The third and last time the Munich Theater was rebuilt in 1963.
The stage of the Munich Theater covers an area of 2500 square meters. m and is the third largest in the world.
What to see
It’s logical to start getting acquainted with the National Theater in Munich with its appearance. The main façade facing the square is a fine example of antique style, with its portico and painted pediment supported by columns of the Corinthian order - a feature that gives the theater a resemblance to Moscow's Bolshoi.
You can visit the inside of the theater not only during a performance (although we definitely recommend doing so), but also on an organized tour. Note the spacious foyer with a painted ceiling, a luxurious marble staircase and caryatids supporting the balconies and the royal box. It is also worth visiting the Royal Hall, decorated in beige tones with abundant gilding and the sovereign monogram “M”, and the blue Ionic Hall, along the perimeter of which busts of famous composers are placed. The auditorium, designed for 2,100 seats, is designed in the best traditions of the “grand opera”: red velvet seats, gilded stucco and a luxurious crystal chandelier.
The acoustics of the National Theater in Munich are recognized as one of the best in the world due to the predominant use of wood for the decoration of the hall.
The stage of the Munich Theater covers an area of 2500 square meters. m and is the third largest in the world, after the Parisian Bastille Opera and the Warsaw Bolshoi Theater.
Practical information
Address: Munich, Max-Joseph-Platz, 2.
Tours of the theater are conducted according to the schedule published on its official website, on average, once every 2-3 days. Tours start at 14:00 and last about an hour. Cost - 10 EUR, children - 5 EUR. Prices on the page are as of November 2018.
One of the symbols of any highly cultural nation is the national theater. The Bavarian nation has its own similar symbol, which is called the National Theater Munich (German: Nationaltheater München) - the main venue of the Bavarian State Opera.
Munich burghers have always been distinguished by their love of art. And the wealthiest and most influential of them spared no effort and resources to maintain this feeling. Already in 1657, the first public opera house appeared in the city (at Salvatorplatz). A century later, in 1751, the Residenztheater was built. But it was not enough to accommodate everyone who wanted to hear the music of the greatest composers whose operas were staged here.
In 1810, the then King of Bavaria, Maximilian I Joseph, commissioned the architect Karl von Fischer to design and build a new theater modeled after the Odeon in Paris. Construction lasted seven years, starting on October 26, 1811, but in 1817 there was a fire that destroyed part of the building, and there were difficulties with financing. And yet, the theater was built, and on October 12, 1818 its grand opening took place. Ferdinand Franzl's opera "Die Weihe" was staged.
On January 14, 1823, a new tragedy occurred: a fire destroyed the entire building down to the foundation. This is where the Munich people showed their true feelings in practice: construction of a new building began immediately. Its design, which includes classics and features of the neo-Greek style, was created by the architect Leo von Klenze.
Over the past years, reconstructions have been carried out in the theater, the orchestra pit has been deepened, the stage has been enlarged, and the equipment has been updated.
In October 1943, the theater was virtually destroyed during an Allied aerial bombardment. After the war, the townspeople decided to restore the old theater, although building a new one would have been much cheaper. Architect Gerhard Moritz Grauber recreated the neoclassical theater building designed in the 19th century with a capacity of 2,100 people. Construction lasted from 1958 to 1963 and cost 62 million marks, the then currency of Germany. On November 22, 1963, the new theater building was opened with a production of Wagner's opera Die Meistersinger of Nuremberg.
Nowadays, the National Theater Munich is one of the best opera stages in the world, home to the Bavarian State Opera and the Bavarian State Ballet.
These famous groups deserve a separate story. Let us note only one point that slightly warms Russian national narcissism. The main conductors of the Bavarian Opera were:
- 1836-1867: Franz Lachner
- 1867-1869: Hans von Bülow
- 1870-1877: Franz Wüllner
- 1872-1896: Hermann Levy
- 1894-1896: Richard Strauss
- 1901-1903: Hermann Sumpe
- 1904-1911: Felix Motl
- 1913-1922: Bruno Walter
- 1922-1935: Hans Knappertsbusch
- 1937-1944: Clemens Krauss
- 1945: Hans Knappertsbusch
- 1946-1952: Georg Solti
- 1952-1954: Rudolf Kempe
- 1956-1958: Ferenc Fryczai
- 1959-1968: Josef Kilbert
- 1971-1992: Wolfgang Sawallisch
- 1992-1998: Peter Schneider
- 1998-2006: Zubin Mehta
- 2006 - to 2013: Kent Nagano
Among these outstanding musicians, a Russian name will soon appear. In 2013, it is planned to transfer this post to a relatively young (he is not yet forty) musician originally from Omsk, where his musical education began, conductor Kirill Petrenko.
The theater's immediate plans include replacing the seats. With a very strong desire, supported by a sufficient amount, you will be able to see your name on the new chairs.
On February 4, 2012, on the day when all of Moscow, filled with antagonism, rallied, seemingly for the same thing (fair elections), but from diametrically opposed positions, Munich gathered in its National Opera House and with extraordinary enthusiasm, delight, I proudly listened to the premiere performance of “Das Rheingold” from Wagner’s tetralogy “The Ring of the Nibelung”.
And finally, a task for experts: tell us what Stehplatz is at the Munich National Opera House?
How to get to the National Theater Munich
The building of the Bavarian State Opera/National Theater Munich is located in the very center of the city. You can easily get to it in different ways.
