The Palais Garnier opens in Paris
On January 5, 1875, the Palais Garnier opened in Paris.
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The Event
On January 5, 1875, the Palais Garnier opened in Paris.
The Cultural Context
Charles Garnier’s opera house gave Paris a new stage and made the circulation of its audiences part of the architecture.
The public setting
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