Opernhaus Düsseldorf

The original opera house was constructed between 1873 and 1875 as the Stadttheater Düsseldorf, designed by Ernst Giese (1832–1903).

By its inauguration day, 29 November 1875, it was only partially completed due to cost overruns, but it continued to the operated by the city authorities.

By September 1944 all theatres were closed, and regular performances did not begin again until October 1945 with Bizet's Carmen.

In the post-war years major renovations began in 1954 to improve the temporary wartime repairs.

Also during this time the link between Düsseldorf and Duisburg was re-created in the form of a joint company, the German Opera on the Rhine.