Old Opera

The Old Opera is one of the oldest and most renowned opera houses of the empire. The annual Fundraiser Ball at the Old Opera is the central social event of Agami and much of the Empire, taking place on the third weekend in August. 
== Architecture ==
Dominating the Opera area of Agami pretty much the same way the Grand Arena dominates Downtown, it is one one of the must-see landmarks of the capital. A sprawling structure of rose and golden Ouaradi sandstone from Isfahan, its many cupolas and turrets make it an unmistakable edifice, well recognized all throughout the empire. 
==Cultural Significance== 
"Every war humanity has ever fought and will ever fight has been for places like this to exist. As long as the Old Opera opens its doors in the evening, we will all know that the fight for humanity's soul has not yet been lost."Emperor Hyperion Quetzal, in his letter granting the Voice of the Emperor to the Old Opera's superintendent 
Apart from the architectural splendor and the high standards of its crew and productions, the Old Opera is renowned for being probably the longest-running cultural establishment of humanity, having mounted a show at least every Saturday at eight since the beginning of recorded history. Even during the Age of Many Emperors, with open warfare in the streets of Agami, the Old Opera has never closed its doors, gaining respect from all sides until this day. 
Since the time of Emperor Hyperion Quetzal, the opera's superintendent traditionally holds the Voice of the Emperor, one of the very rare commoners holding this honor. 
==Programme==
Despite its name, the Old Opera shows all kinds of staged entertainment besides classic and modern opera - operetta, theater, concerts, shadow plays, ballet - you name it. The entire cultural range of the Empire can be found here, as long as it conforms to the house's ardent demands of quality. 
==Further articles concerning the Old Opera==
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