Sydney Opera House - THE OPERA HOUSE: CELEBRATING 40

[Duke of Buckingham]

The Sydney Opera House: Celebrating 40 Years



Today is the 40th anniversary of the completion of the Sydney Opera House, the symbol of Australia. Since its opening in 1973, the Opera House has welcomed over 65 million people to more than 80,000 memorable events. To celebrate, an Anniversary program will run from mid to late October, with concerts, tours, exhibitions, and cake! A true masterpiece that continues to redefine the ambitions of Australia, the Opera House is part ...

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[Beerdrinker]

You know that it´s designed by a danish architect rigth?

[Duke of Buckingham]

You know that it´s designed by a danish architect rigth?

Finally something that was not made by a Portuguese.



Serious now:
Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the facility formally opened on 20 October 1973 after a gestation beginning with Utzon's 1957 selection as winner of an international design competition. The NSW Government, led by Premier Joseph Cahill authorised work to begin in 1958, with Utzon directing construction. The bold design selection is often overshadowed by circumstances that followed, including cost and scheduling overruns as well as the architect's ultimate resignation.