ROYAL OPERA HOUSE MUSCAT OMAN Home of Cultural Radiance
Established by Royal Decree, the Royal Opera House Muscat was officially inaugurated on October 14, 2011, amid much excitement and fanfare. A recital of Puccini's masterpiece, 'Turandot', was the highlight of the inaguration. The Opera House is an influential arts and culture platform that enhances Oman's international reputation and reinforces its niche offerings. The organisation serves as a laboratory for creativity and intellectual exchanges; and its high-tech venue pays tribute to and presents diverse artistic and cultural expressions from the Sultanate, the region, and the world.
A towering beacon shedding light on the various trends of the Renaissance march towards growth, Royal Opera House Muscat is an illustration of the undivided attention that His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has devoted to the cultural sector since the new dawn of the Sultanate. He has repeatedly asserted that the human being is not only the ultimate goal of any development process, but also its instrument and means. Therefore, sustained investment in educational and cultural infrastructures to promote the wellbeing of the Omani citizens, while strengthening the pillars of the modern State, is a high priority on the list of noble goals that Sultan Qaboos seeks to achieve.
From this perspective and in order to promote the Sultanate's cultural heritage and artistic engagement, Royal Directives were issued to develop a set of structures to broaden people's participation in cultural life. Royal Opera House Muscat has emerged as the leading open house for arts and culture in the country. It was initially conceived in 2001 as the house for musical arts and its development over a decade underwent several changes reflecting the modernist vision of Sultan Qaboos and other requirements that enabled the Royal Court Affairs, with the assistance of various technical experts, to build what is now viewed as a milestone in the evolution of an Omani architectural style.
The newly completed building is a fusion of Omani tradition and modernity. The construction of this iconic and majestic Royal Opera House Muscat building with stunning handmade ornaments, including the sophistication of its rich interior, is in many ways an embodiment of such complexity and multiplicity of references witnessed in Omani architecture.
Sultan Qaboos, on the occasion of the opening, said: "Oman, throughout its long history has played prominent roles in various cultural fields and the time has come now to cap that rich march by means of adopting concepts of international culture and by effective contribution to its promotion. Towards that end, we have established the Royal Opera House Muscat as a centre of cultural radiance for the Omani people and all humanity."
"We have sought in all world forum to foster the constructive role of Oman in the dialogue among civilisations and in enriching cultural exchange and strengthening bonds of permanent friendship and cooperation. We are sure that the Royal Opera House Muscat will play a significant role in disseminating world heritage and reinforcing the principles of peace, coexistence and understanding among all nations and peoples through art events that express a common human cultural heritage of strong meaning and deep impact," he added.
Established by Royal Decree, the Royal Opera House Muscat was officially inaugurated on October 14, 2011, amid much excitement and fanfare. A recital of Puccini's masterpiece, 'Turandot', was the highlight of the inaguration. The Opera House is an influential arts and culture platform that enhances Oman's international reputation and reinforces its niche offerings. The organisation serves as a laboratory for creativity and intellectual exchanges; and its high-tech venue pays tribute to and presents diverse artistic and cultural expressions from the Sultanate, the region, and the world.
A towering beacon shedding light on the various trends of the Renaissance march towards growth, Royal Opera House Muscat is an illustration of the undivided attention that His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has devoted to the cultural sector since the new dawn of the Sultanate. He has repeatedly asserted that the human being is not only the ultimate goal of any development process, but also its instrument and means. Therefore, sustained investment in educational and cultural infrastructures to promote the wellbeing of the Omani citizens, while strengthening the pillars of the modern State, is a high priority on the list of noble goals that Sultan Qaboos seeks to achieve.
From this perspective and in order to promote the Sultanate's cultural heritage and artistic engagement, Royal Directives were issued to develop a set of structures to broaden people's participation in cultural life. Royal Opera House Muscat has emerged as the leading open house for arts and culture in the country. It was initially conceived in 2001 as the house for musical arts and its development over a decade underwent several changes reflecting the modernist vision of Sultan Qaboos and other requirements that enabled the Royal Court Affairs, with the assistance of various technical experts, to build what is now viewed as a milestone in the evolution of an Omani architectural style.
The newly completed building is a fusion of Omani tradition and modernity. The construction of this iconic and majestic Royal Opera House Muscat building with stunning handmade ornaments, including the sophistication of its rich interior, is in many ways an embodiment of such complexity and multiplicity of references witnessed in Omani architecture.
Sultan Qaboos, on the occasion of the opening, said: "Oman, throughout its long history has played prominent roles in various cultural fields and the time has come now to cap that rich march by means of adopting concepts of international culture and by effective contribution to its promotion. Towards that end, we have established the Royal Opera House Muscat as a centre of cultural radiance for the Omani people and all humanity."
"We have sought in all world forum to foster the constructive role of Oman in the dialogue among civilisations and in enriching cultural exchange and strengthening bonds of permanent friendship and cooperation. We are sure that the Royal Opera House Muscat will play a significant role in disseminating world heritage and reinforcing the principles of peace, coexistence and understanding among all nations and peoples through art events that express a common human cultural heritage of strong meaning and deep impact," he added.
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