Magazine names Nationale Opera Amsterdam best opera house
According to the magazine "Oper!", the Nationale Opera Amsterdam is the best opera house of 2023. The "Oper! Award 2024", determined by a jury of experts, will be presented on January 29 at the Amsterdam Opera House, the magazine announced in Berlin on Tuesday.
A jury of specialist journalists will decide on the awards in a total of 20 categories. According to the information provided, the assessment period is 2023 for all seasons.
"De Nationale Opera Amsterdam under its artistic director Sophie de Lint shows in an exemplary way how an opera house can generate relevance and acceptance in a diverse, modern urban society," was the reason given for the decision. "Sophisticated offerings and the right approach bring people from different backgrounds, backgrounds and interests under the common roof of the house." At the same time, the core identity as an opera house remains in the foreground, anchoring the art form itself in the future.
The Nationale Opera Amsterdam's outstanding music and performances have earned it numerous awards in the theater industry. The upcoming "Oper! Award 2024" will be presented in the same theater where the best opera house of 2023, Amsterdam Opera House, is located.
Source: www.dpa.com
