Teatro Regio (Parma)

The Teatro Regio di Parma is a theater and opera house in Parma.

History

The Teatro Regio was given in 1821 by Marie -Louise of Austria in order. It was planned by the architect Nicola Bettoli at the site of the former monastery of St. Alexander in Parma. The facade of the theater is in the style of neoclassicism. The opening was in 1829 with a work of Vincenzo Bellini. The original name was first Teatro Ducale, after the death of Marie -Louise of Austria, it was renamed in 1849 in Teatro Reale and was finally in 1860 the name of Teatro Regio.

The theater is known for its performances of the works of Giuseppe Verdi, one finds annually since 2004 held the Festival Verdi.