Sydney Opera House

When you say Australia, what immediately come to your mind? One would say kangaroos, another would respond with the Great Barrier Reef and most people would think of the Sydney Opera House.

Indeed, the Sydney Opera house is one of the most distinct features of Australia for it is not only one of the most distinguishing landmarks in the the Land Down Under but also because it is one of the greatest opera houses ever built in the world. Its architectural wonder has such a unique feel and look to it which made the Sydney Opera House the most popular opera house in the world.

The unique Opera House was formally completed on the year 1973, some fourteen years after the initial work had begun. Throughout the construction, the Sydney Opera House had experienced several standstill first because the architect of the Opera House, Jorn Utzon, quit the construction team because he said Davis Hughes, the Minister for Public Works during 1965, did not paid him any fees and there were no collaboration on the project. Another reason are the lack of initial funding for the project, however it is interesting to note that money may be one of the major problems in the construction of the Opera House but the end cost of the project went 1,400% over-budget.

The Sydney Opera House is very distinct with 5 theaters making up the performance facilities:

* The Concert Hall, with 2,679 seats, contains the Sydney Opera House Grand Organ, the largest mechanical tracker action organ in the world with over 10,000 pipes. * The Opera Theatre, with 1,547 seats, is the main performance space for Opera Australia; it is also used by the Australian Ballet Company. * The Drama Theatre, with 544 seats * The Playhouse, with 398 seats * The Studio Theatre, with 364 seats

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous performing arts venues, the building and its surroundings form an iconic Australian image. To some, the spherical-sectioned shells are reminiscent of the flotilla of sailboats commonly cruising there. It is a major tourist attraction even though most visitors have little interest in attending performances. As well as many touring theatre, ballet, and musical productions, the Opera House is the home of Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. It is administered by the Opera House Trust, under the New South Wales Ministry of the Arts.

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