White birch wood used for the walls as well as the seats also enhances the acoustics. The hall’s total capacity of 2,700 people includes up to 700 on stage. The concert hall design amplifies instrumental sound and produces incredible acoustic tones. Getting inside and learning about this striking concert hall was the highlight of my tour inside the Opera house.

A foyer Inside the Sydney Opera House concert hall The angled window wells (shown below) make the windows appear larger and cut down on glare. There are nine large windows in the Colonnade. Photo opportunities inside the theatres were infrequent. However, we did get into a few theatres and halls, learn about the history, and discover the attention to detail in foyers and other public areas. We quickly discovered on the tour that many areas of the building are off-limits as they are in use, either holding rehearsals, in a live performance, or they simply have a proprietary decor on display for a current or upcoming production. Too bad, as it’s an impressive theatre used for a huge variety of events, from a Coldplay recording session to an APEC round table conference. Of the three theatres, we were only able to enter the Studio, and no photos were allowed inside. Our first stop inside the Sydney Opera House was the lower Colonnade, home to three theatres: the Playhouse, the Studio and the Drama Theatre. We earn from qualifying purchases through partnerships or affiliate programs. The land in which the Sydney Opera House is built on is known as Tubowgule, which translates to “where the knowledge waters meet.” It is the land of the Gadigal Clan and therefore, we began our tour by honouring Aboriginal protocol and acknowledging the Custodians of this Gadigal country. We are just two of the 8.2 million visitors expected this year. The Syndey Opera House is an engineering wonder, a UNESCO world heritage site, and nothing short of spectacular.ĭesigned by Jørn Utzon and opened by HRM Queen Elizabeth II in October 1973, today the Sydney Opera House is one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world. Instead, we opted for a tour inside one of the world’s most recognisable buildings. Although, we were quite tempted to see My Fair Lady directed by Julie Andrews. This was our third trip to Sydney Australia, and the first time we had gone inside the Sydney Opera House. There is something magical about the Sydney Opera House on a sunny day with its sail tiles glistening against a blue sky.

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