Teatro Regio di Parma
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Teatro Regio di Parma is a famous 19th century opera house and opera company in Parma, Italy. The theatre was originally known as the Teatro Ducale.
The construction was begun in 1821 by Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma on the location of the former Monastery of St. Alexander. The design was by Nicola Bettoli. It was inaugurated in 1829 with Vincenzo Bellini's Zaira.
Its season runs from mid-December to mid-April. The company mounts some four productions per year.
The theater is closely associated with the composer Verdi, who lived nearby, and conductor Arturo Toscanini, who was born in Parma.
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