In the magnificent building of the former Hanover Opera House, the Hanover State Opera tells a story of splendour, destruction and reconstruction: originally built between 1845 and 1852 in late classical style under the direction of Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves, the venerable building opened on 5 September 1852 with Mozart's Marriage of Figaro. During the Second World War, the State Opera House was almost completely destroyed by incendiary bombs – only the walls remained standing. By 1950, it had been rebuilt in the historic style according to plans by Werner Kallmorgen, followed by modernisations in the 1950s and 1980s.
Architecturally, the opera house impresses with its classicist elegance: a wide façade, sandstone blocks, pilasters and a high plinth underline its grandeur. Inside, historical volume meets modern acoustics and technology – and innovative fire protection: here, our Copy-Cap fire protection hood for electronic devices discreetly ensures that an overheated copier does not become a hazard. In the event of a fire, it automatically covers the device and prevents the spread of fire and smoke.
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