German opera is given $19.5 million for … new warehouse
OperaThe city of Düsseldorf is feeling generous towards the Deutsche Oper am Rhein.
It has just voted a grant of 18 million Euros for a new stroage facility for sets, props and designs.
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Warehouses are actually crucial for opera companies!
This will save a lot of money in the long run. Sets are currently in containers set in a large lot, open to the weather. Damage must be fixed constantly, and the warehouse will lower costs for set changes in the long term as well. Smart thinking, and less waste.
Please read the related article properly: there is still no decision of the city.