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The Cairo Opera House, part of Cairo 's '''National Cultural Center''', is the main performing arts venue in the Egypt ian capital. Home to most of Egyptian's finest musical groups, it is located on the southern portion of Gezira Island in the Nile River , close to downtown Cairo.

The opera hosue was dedicated on October 10 , 1988 . The funds for the complex were a gift from the nation of Japan to Egypt as a result the visit of President Hosni Mubarak to that Asian nation in April 1983 . Construction began in May 1985 and lasted three years.


PERFORMANCE SPACES

  • Main Hall: Seats 1,300 people in its four levels, including orchestra seating, three tiers and a presidential box. Used for operas and orchestra and ballet performances

  • Small Hall: Seats up to 500 people on a single floor; used for chamber music and recitals. Can double as a very large reception hall for important events.

  • Open-air Theatre: Acoustically designed square that can be used for outdoor performances



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