Which world-renowned opera house opened in Buenos Aires in 1908, celebrated for acoustical perfection?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Teatro Colón, designed by architects Francesco Tamburini, Vittorio Meano, and Julio
- Step 1: The Teatro Colón is acoustically ranked among the top five concert halls in the world. Step 2. Its horseshoe auditorium accommodates 2,482 seated spectators beneath a dome painted by Raúl Soldi. Answer: The Teatro Colón, designed by architects Francesco Tamburini, Vittorio Meano, and Julio. Why not the others: Legendary artists from Caruso and Callas to Toscanini, Pavarotti, and Bernstein have performed there.
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