The Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House 

In May 2019, I had the opportunity to see the Sydney Opera House but not go inside, I was highly disappointed.  The last time we were in Sydney was for layovers.  However, today I got the chance to see the House up close and tour it.  My husband and I were part of a 1-hour tour group of 20 people. Covid-19 restrictions were in place and masks were mandatory. While touring, we learned so much, the excitement was hard to contain.  So, allow me to share some of what I've learned with you.

The Sydney Opera House started construction on March 2nd, 1959.  Awesome things are created in the month of March (my birthday month).  This construction started because of the need to bring the arts, culture, and country together.  The architect behind the beautiful design was Jørn Utzon after winning the contest for the best design.  The house of arts finally opened its doors in 1973, after the drama, political uproar, and labor discourse.  Jørn Utzon died never setting foot in his design but there is a receptionist hall name after him and his family. The head architect after Utzon was Peter Hall.

The Opera house is made of 3 buildings, one dedicated for main events, concerts and especially for the Orchestra.  One building for performances such as ballets, plays, and small events.  The last building is the dining hall.  In my American opinion, I couldn’t help but compare this building to the Kennedy Center, why, because both places are dedicated to the arts.  For more information, please go to https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/our-story.html to learn about the history and the renewal project that’s taking place now.  2023 will be its 50-year anniversary, I can’t wait to see what’s waiting.