| El-Qâhira: Dar Elopera Al Misria |
Country: Egypt (Misr) City: El-Qâhira (Cairo, Le Caire) Built 1869 by Avoscani and Rossi for the Vice King, Ismail Pacha, replacing an older theatre building. Opened 1 November 1869 with Verdi's "Rigoletto". 850 seats. Completely destroyed by a fire on 28 Oct 1971. Notable world premieres:
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Front Text: "Le Caire - Théâtre de l'Opéra"Publisher: David A. Levi, Le Caire Type: Undivided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Cairo. Opera House and Ibrahim Pasha Monument"Reverse Text: "Opera House and Ibrahim Pasha's Monument, Cairo. This fine bronze equestrian statue stands out in bold relief against the blue sky and the red colonnades of the recently built opera house. Ibrahim Pasha was one of the three sons of the famous Muhammad Ali. He invaded Syria in 1831, captures Acre 1832, defeated Rashid Pasha and completely destroyed the Turkish fleet. In 1833 he was ruler of the whole of Syria, and 1848 saw him with all egypt under his firm control. After a few months' reign he died. He was the father of the famous Khedive Ismail." Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons; Oilette; Wide wide world; Picturesque Egypt; Series IX; 7435 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Front Text: "Cairo - Opera Square and Ibrahim Pacha Monument"Publisher: The Cairo Postcard Trust - Cairo; Serie 597 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
Stamp (United Arab Republic, 1971)Front Text: "Cairo Opera House" |
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