Rebecca & Fiona play music for toe-tap dance, Rufus Wainwright gives an exclusive concert on the opera stage and Figaro gets divorced. The Royal Opera is betting on a mix of old and new for the 2025/2026 season.
MusicThe Opera in Stockholm is being renovated and expanded for 3.5 billion kronor. The major investment is possible thanks to 300 million kronor in private donations. This is a historic day where we are paving the way forward for the Opera and the opera house, says Fredrik Lindgren, CEO of the Royal Opera to TT.
MusicThe criticized cost rent should be abolished. This is the opinion of the government's investigator, who instead proposes market rent for, among other things, the National Museum and the Royal Opera. The rent should, however, be adjusted according to the allocations.
MusicThe Gasometer in Norra Djurgårdsstaden in Stockholm will be the temporary home scene when the Royal Opera closes for renovation. It feels stable, offensive, and fun, says the Opera's CEO Fredrik Lindgren to TT.
MusicThe Royal Court Orchestra will be able to continue rehearsing in the opera house in Stockholm when the building is renovated. To solve this, the Opera and the restaurant Operakällaren will be allowed to squeeze in, according to the proposal from the National Property Board.
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