![]() | Sydney: Opera House |
Country: Australia State: New South Wales City: Sydney Location: Bennelong Point Built from 1959 by the Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, who resigned after political and financial problems in 1966. Completed until 1973 by E. H. Farmer, Peter Hall, Lionel Todd, and David Littlemore. Acoustical consultants: V. L. Jordan and N. V. Jordan. Opened 20 Oct 1973 by Queen Elizabeth II, followed by a perfomance of Prokofiev's opera "War and Peace". The complex includes five halls for approximately 5500 visitors, and 1000 rooms overall. Originally intended for opera performances, the biggest hall with 2697 seats is used as "Concert Hall" due to its insufficient acoustics. A smaller hall with 1547 seats is used for opera performances. Links: www.sydneyoperahouse.com, AusStage, Wikipedia |
![]() Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House. A scale model of Sydney Opera House designed by Danish architect Joern Utson [sic!], showing the sail-like roof design said to have been inspired by the boats on the Harbour. Situated on Benelong Point the building is due for completion in 1965." Publisher: Murfett Publishers, Australia; P55729 Size: Classic Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House N. S. W. - Under construction at Bennelong Point on Sydney Harbour. Its unique design consits of shell vaults inspired by yachts on the Harbour. It covers an area of 7 acres; maximum height, 230 ft.; weight of shell roofs, 21.000 tons, and of the concourse, 10.000 tons." Publisher: National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia Size: Classic Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Sydney Cove from the Air. An aerial view featuring Circular Quay, the Overseas Shipping Terminal and Sydney's new Opera House." Publisher: John Sands; 17018 Size: Modern Not sent. |
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![]() Pictures: details from the Curtains of the Sun (Opera Theatre), Curtains of the Moon (Drama Theatre), exterior view Front Text: "Post Office Souvenir Cover. Sydney Opera House. Official Opening by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. October 20, 1973" |
![]() Publisher: National View by Murfett Pty. Ltd. Australia Size: Classic Sent: from Australia to Wien (Austria) [no postmark] |
![]() Reverse Text: "New Sydney Opera House, N.S.W. - This unique futuristic structure will seat a collective audience of more than 5,000 in four separate auditoriums and will feature the very best in grand opera, ballet, musc and drama." Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N18 Size: Modern Sent: from Marrickville to Lubljana (Yugoslavia), 1974 |
![]() Reverse Text: "The Harbourside Restaurant, Sydney Opera House, N.S.W. - Purchasing excellent meals from the self-serve restaurant, visitors to the Opera House can eat in the warm sunshine and at the same time obtain magnificent harbour views." Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N207; JSC1158 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Bartel Photography, Sydney; 213 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Bartel Photography, Sydney; 275 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: John Sandsy; N7 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Engelberger Trading Co., Sydney; E 174 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd., Sydney Size: Modern Sent: from Sydney to Lexingstone (USA), 1974 |
![]() Publisher: National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia; P3045-1 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Bartel Photograpohy, Sydney; 280 Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Nieuw-Vennep (Netherlands) [postmark illegible] |
![]() Type: Collecting Card, not design for postal use Size: Classic Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: National View by Murfett Publishers, Australia; PF 3092-1 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Werner Bartel, Sydney Size: Modern Sent: from Sydney to Kloten (Switzerland), 1980 |
![]() Publisher: Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Wuppertal (Germany), 1982 |
![]() Publisher: Majesty Collectors' Cards; Majesty Magazine, London, England; Edition 1/2 Type: Divided Back Size: Classic Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Sydney, Australia, Interesting aspects of the Sydney Opera House" Publisher: Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd., Australia Size: Modern Sent: from Rushcutters Bay to Dresden (Germany), 1987 |
![]() Front Text: "Australian Bicentenary" Reverse Text: "The Australian Bicentenary (The arts and common language). Reproduced from a stamp designed by Garry Emery of Melbourne, through the Australian Post Office, and issued by The Post Office on 21 June 1988" Publisher: Post Office Picture Card Series PHQ 111(d) 6/88 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Handwritten Reverse Text: dated 1990 Publisher: David Messent Photography Type: Moonlight Card Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Kissimmee, Florida (USA) [postmark illegible] |
![]() Publisher: David Messent Photography; 189 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: David Messent Photography Size: Modern Sent: from Warnambool to Limburg (Germany), 1993 |
![]() Publisher: Bartel Collectors World Type: Moonlight Card Size: Modern Sent: from Northgate to Leverkusen (Germany), 1994 |
![]() Publisher: New South Wales Post Card Collectors Society; Limited Edition; Design by Richard Whitfield Type: Advertisement Card Size: Modern Not sent. |
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![]() Reverse Text: "Yes, you can climb the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Our climb leaders will take you on a breathtaking adventure all the way to the top! You'll take in spectacular views of our beautiful harbour as you climb catwalks, ladders and arches. It's an experience you'll always remember." Publisher: BridgeClimb Sydney / Free Postcard Advertising, #769-1998EV Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Art Mail Press, Freemantle; 9 31856 003003 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Sydney - Australia, A view of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the lawn of Government House" Publisher: Suzie Thomas Publishing, Sydney Size: Modern Sent: from Sydney to Ravensburg (Germany), 2002 Reverse detail: Stamp (Australia, 20 June 2000) ![]() |
![]() Publisher: Nucolorvue Australia; SL270 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "The Opera Theatre is the second largest venue at the Sydney Opera House, it has seating for 1,547 people and accomodates up to 80 musicians. It is mainly used for performances of opera, ballet and contemporary dance." Publisher: Suzie Thomas Publishing, Sydney; L39 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: John Sands, N165 Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Wörgl (Austria), 1975 |
![]() Reverse Text: "Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House - This magnificent Concert Hall has 2,679 seats. Its Grand Organ is the largest mechanical action organ in the world with over 10,500 pipes." Publisher: Suzie Thomas Publishing, Sydney; 95/310 Size: Modern Sent: from Australia to Bogen (Germany), 1996 |
![]() Reverse Text: "Sydney Opera House, New South Wales, Australia. The magnificent Concert Hall, with a capacity audience of 2,700 enjoying a symphony concert." Publisher: Nucolorvue Australia; The Classic Collection; 140 396 NCV 7432 Size: 11.7 x 17.7 cm Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: John Sands; N227 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N225; JSC1078 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: David Messent Photography; 334 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Concert Hall Foyer, Sydney Opera House" Publisher: John Sands Pty. Ltd.; N167; JSC998 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Sydney Opera House Trust; 2006; 9337650000274 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: David Messent Photography Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Boomerang Freecards; Amsterdam (Netherlands); P14-99 Type: Advertisement Card Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Reverse Text: "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Sydney Opera lighting up to thank the frontline workers & community 18th October 2021." Publisher: Postcard Interactive Company of Sydney; heaCO2 Size: Modern Not sent. |
![]() Publisher: Tula Moon; WW7 Type: folded greeting card Size: 15.0 x 10.5 cm (folded) |
![]() Text: "Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australien" Publisher: ECW, Hamburg; "Quartett Die bedeutendsten Konzerthäuser der Welt"; 0215000-5 Size: 6 x 9 cm | ![]() Text: "Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australien, Ronald Sharp" Publisher: ECW, Hamburg; "Quartett Die bedeutendsten Orgeln der Welt"; 0215000-4 Size: 6 x 9 cm |
See Manila: Cultural Center for another image of this building.
Permanent link: https://www.andreas-praefcke.de/carthalia/id/778 |