In 2008, the City Government began an in-depth restoration, in order to restore all its splendor and, at the same time, provide it with the most important technological advances. This work allowed the Teatro Colón to be re-inaugurated for the bicentennial of the Nation, in 2010.
Currently, the building also houses different workshops where the productions of their shows are carried out, as well as the Higher Institute of Art, recognized throughout the world and where future lyrical singers and dancers are trained.
At the ticket office or on the theater's website, you can get your ticket to take a guided tour of the facilities.
Curiosities
- One of the most remembered anecdotes in the history of the Teatro Colón had as its protagonist the temperamental director Arturo Toscanini, who in 1912 decided to withdraw from a rehearsal, disgusted by how a clarinetist played. Since there was no other bass clarinet in Buenos Aires, the theater authorities had to convince the maestro to reverse his decision. Finally, Toscanini relented but then the one who did not want to play was the offended clarinetist.
- The Italian architect Francesco Tamburini designed the Colón project, but died before the start of work. He was succeeded by his countryman Víctor Meano, who also died prior to the inauguration. In addition to sharing the country of origin and the misfortune of not having been able to complete their work, they had something else in common: they both died at the age of 44. At that time, many people spoke of "the curse of Columbus."
- Italian soprano Claudia Muzio used to throw holy water on stage, but at the Teatro Colón it caused her to slip and fall into the orchestra pit.
