Cologne Opera

The Cologne Opera refers both to the main opera house in Cologne, Germany and to its resident opera company.
From the mid 18th century, opera was performed in the city's court theatres by travelling Italian opera companies. The first permanent company in the city was established in 1822, and performed primarily in the Theater an der Schmierstraße . The opera company later performed in Theater in der Glockengasse and in the Theater am Habsburger Ring . The Theater am Habsburger Ring was constructed by the city of Cologne and became its first theatre to be specifically designed as an opera house.

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