The Opera
Scandinavium
Scandinavium is one of Gothenburg’s
arenas. It was built 1971, drawn by Poul
Hultberg. Scandinavium have hosted lots
of music and sports events. For example
Bon Jovi, Justin Timberlake, Queen and
Elton John have played there. Every year
they also host Gothenburg Horse Show
which is a big event with lots of people
and horses.
Here is a little video from Gothenburgs
horse show wich shows a little part of one
of many activities.
The opera of Gothenburg was opened in
1994. The architect´s name is Ian
Izikowitz, and his vision for the opera is:
“The building should be possessed by an
airiness that sends your mind soaring
across the meandering landscape like
wings of seagulls. Its shape should be
inspired by its location, from the
magnificent but elusive landscape with its
light and open spaces, to the harbor’s
more tangible technical constructions; the
bridges gracefully suspended across the
water, the transparent framework of the
harbor cranes, the strength, softness and
elegance of the ships’ hulls, the wings of
seagulls and the flawless aerodynamic
shape of sails”. The opera is 160 meters
long and 85 meters wide, at the widest.
The Opera House has had a big
celebration concert for Abba, and has
hosted several musicals and operas. A
few famous are The Cinderella story, The
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