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Manaus Opera House
is one of the most important monuments left by the
exhilarating rubber boom period. It was preserved as a
national partimony in 1965, and will celebrate its
centenary in 1996, in perfect condition after a thorough
renovation that left it in its original colors and
details. The architecture is eclectic and neo-classic
with material and artists brought in from Europe. On the
outside of the building, the dome is covered with 36,000
decorated ceramic tiles painted in the colors of the
national flag. In the shape of a harp, the central nave
can seat 640 in the auditorium and the 3 floors with box
seats. Toward the back, the stage curtain projects the
painting "Meeting of the Waters"; originally
done in Paris by Crispim do Amaral. This curtain rises Information about the Manaus Opera House.
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The Amazon Theater (Teatro
Amazonas) is the biggest reminder that we have of the
extravagance of the Amazon Rubber Boom.
vertically
so as not to damage the painting. On the ceiling are
painted scenes depicting music, dance, drama, and a
homage to Carlos Gomes. The central gold chandelier
descends to the level of the seats for cleaning purposes
and changing light bulbs. Above this chandelier, in the
middle of the roof, there is a painting imitating the
view of someone standing beneath the Eiffel Tower. The
Noble Room was decorated by Domenico de Angelis and
contains paintings suchs the one entitled 'Guarani".
The floor of this room is made of wood fitted together
without the use of nails or glue. The theater also
contains a small museum with a rich history. Items on
display include original building plans, rare porcelain,
and even objects from artists who performed there. 
