Principal Opera House of Jartapur

The Principal Opera House of Jartapur is located along the main street of the city, close to the Prince's Palace. As far as the magnificent opera houses of the Arumelian region go, it is junior grade. However, it is still the most traditional place for highbrow entertainment in the city, favored by the proliferation of nobles. Many noble families own balcony seats, though some rent them out when they aren't attending. The opera house has 800 seats (the Grand Imperial Opera in Dalorisen has 3,200). The cost per person is a heartstopping 5 - 15 Arumels, depending on the seat. There is also a pricey and exclusive bar in the basement.
The opera season lasts from early Heris to mid-Willene and performances are held every Restingday and every other Middleday.
Arumelian operas are the leading ones of the genre in the world, which is fortunate here because the audience can understand what they are singing. However, recent operas from around the world have come into vogue, and there are occasional performances in Sargan, Trynsern, Pengaldian, and Celebrunt.
Current performances include:
*Empress Surrea - About the historical Trynsern Empress Surrea and her early adventures and romance with Emperor Marcus V. Although it is of Trynsern subject matter, it is an Arumelian opera, sung in that language.
*Malgrid - Sargan language opera, about a barbarian hero thumping heads and slayin' monsters. Blood and thunder.
*Caterpillar and Butterfly - Romantic comic opera. Chick-opera.
Staff include:
*Larinda Gelinvue - Weapons-grade soprano currently cast as Surrea.
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