The history of the theatres
Do you know the landmarks, architectural heritage, anecdotes, and some curious facts about the different theatres associated with OLA? Here you will find a series of articles and features that explore the history of Ibero-American theatres that are members of the network.
In a new edition of the Spanish magazine Ópera Actual, our Executive Director, Paulina Ricciardi, offers an overview of contemporary Latin American opera and the stories told by recent works premiered in countries such as Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile. “Listening to these operas—whether in a theatre or on
Inaugurated in February 1987, the Teatro Metropolitano José Gutiérrez Gómez was the dream of a group of business leaders and cultural figures in Medellín who sought to provide the city with a modern venue capable of hosting major music, opera, dance, and theatre productions. Named in tribute to one of
Recientemente incorporado a la red de Ópera Latinoamérica, el Teatro Municipal de Lima acogerá en junio de 2026 una nueva edición de la Conferencia Anual de OLA que reunirá a representantes de teatros, festivales y compañías de ópera iberoamericanas.