Opéra National de Montpellier

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Opéra Comédie in Montpellier

The Opéra National de Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon (usually called Opéra Comédie ) is an opera house in Montpellier, France .

The company was founded in 1755, but only received the status of a national opera in 2002 by the French Ministry of Culture .

The institution's headquarters are at the Opéra Comédie on Place de la Comédie in Montpellier. The building opened in 1888. In addition to the large house with 1200 seats, it houses the Salle Molière concert hall with 350 seats.

Since 1990, performances have also been presented in the Berlioz Opéra in the Le Corum Culture and Congress Center , which has 2000 seats.

The Orchester National de Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon acts as the opera orchestra .

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Coordinates: 43 ° 36 ′ 28.5 "  N , 3 ° 52 ′ 43.6"  E