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Video: Norway Opens New Opera House

April 13, 2008

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel attended the gala opening of Norway's grandiose new opera house. The 500-million euro house says it will also host jazz and rock concerts.

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Oslo opera house
The futuristic structure is set to become an architectural landmarkImage: AP
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Oslo's New Opera House

Opera-lovers in Norway are celebrating this weekend after the country's first-ever opera house opened its doors in Oslo. It's been a long wait -- plans for a dedicated building were first mooted back in the 1880s. Ever since, the national opera company has had to make do with performing in other people's theatres. But now they've been rewarded for their patience with a lavish new building - albeit with a democratic twist.
April 13, 2008