Some examples of Beaux-Arts Classicism-inspired performance theaters include:
1. The Metropolitan Opera House (New York, USA): Designed by architect J. Cleaveland Cady in 1883, it features a Beaux-Arts façade with grand columns and an opulent interior.
2. Palais Garnier, Paris Opera House (Paris, France): Designed by architect Charles Garnier and completed in 1875, it is a prime example of Beaux-Arts architecture, with its grand staircase, ornate decorations, and lavish interiors.
3. Bolshoi Theatre (Moscow, Russia): Originally designed by architect Joseph Bové and completed in 1825, the theater underwent a major renovation in 1856, resulting in a Beaux-Arts style exterior and numerous ornamental details.
4. Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires, Argentina): Designed by architects Francesco Tamburini and Vittorio Meano, the theater opened in 1908. It showcases a Beaux-Arts façade, with a grandiose entrance and decorative elements.
5. Royal Opera House (London, UK): Originally designed by architect Edward Middleton Barry in the 1850s, it was renovated several times, with the latest reconstruction in the late 1990s. The theater features a Beaux-Arts-inspired façade, with elegant details and an iconic arched entrance.
6. Teatro Nacional de São Carlos (Lisbon, Portugal): Designed by José da Costa e Silva and completed in 1793, it underwent significant renovations in the 19th century, incorporating Beaux-Arts Classicism elements into its architectural style.
7. Mariinsky Theatre (St. Petersburg, Russia): Designed by renowned architect Alberto Cavos and opened in 1860, it blends neoclassical and Beaux-Arts styles, with its grand exterior and ornate interiors.
8. Teatro Trianon (Naples, Italy): Built in the early 1920s, the theater showcases Beaux-Arts influences in its architectural design, including its façade, grand entrance, and elegant interiors.
9. Teatro Municipal (São Paulo, Brazil): Designed by architects Cláudio Rossi and Domiziano Rossi, it opened in 1911. The theater's design incorporates elements of Beaux-Arts Classicism, including its grand entrance and ornamental details.
10. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C., USA): Designed by architect Edward Durell Stone and opened in 1971, the theater complex draws inspiration from Beaux-Arts aesthetics, particularly in its exterior design and symmetrical layout.
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