Since 1989 the Palais Garnier in Paris is mainly used for hosting what form of entertainment?
The Palais Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was originally called the Salle des Capucines, because of its location on the Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, but soon became known as the Palais Garnier, in recognition of its opulence and its architect, Charles Garnier. The theatre is also often referred to as the Opéra Garnier and historically was known as the Opéra de Paris or simply the Opéra, as it was the primary home of the Paris Opera and its associated Paris Opera Ballet until 1989, when the Opéra Bastille opened at the Place de la Bastille. The Paris Opera now mainly uses the Palais Garnier for ballet.
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Ian Fleming
Used for both opera and ballet!
Mary Gini Fudge Chapman
I agree, Ian Fleming and Al Breyette. The venue is used for both opera and ballet.
Ken Putnam
Jamie Collins,
Note the word "mainly" in both the question and the explanation
Ken Putnam
deborahpmercer,
Note the word "mainly" in both the question and the explnation
Ken Putnam
Victoria Mullikin-Moriarty,
Not the word "mainly" in both the question and the explnation
Ken Putnam
Al Breyette,
Note the word "mainly" in both the question and the explanation
Ken Putnam
ToniP,
Not the word "mainly" in both the question and the explnation
Ken Putnam
Ian Fleming,
From the question
is mainly used for hosting what form of entertainment?
From the explanation
The Paris Opera now mainly uses the Palais Garnier for ballet.
Note the word "mainly" in both quotes
Al Breyette
Another question where you have to decide which RIGHT answer the author wants.
denniscurtis
Opera house!
Victoria Mullikin-Moriarty
Answer could be opera.
ToniP
Bad choice of answers. It is used for both ballet and opera. Both of which I've attended.
Orlando Giménez
The Palais Garnier is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was originally called the Salle des Capucines, because of its location on the Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, but soon became known as the Palais Garnier, in recognition of its opulence and its architect, Charles Garnier. The theatre is also often referred to as the Opéra Garnier and historically was known as the Opéra de Paris or simply the Opéra, as it was the primary home of the Paris Opera and its associated Paris Opera Ballet until 1989, when the Opéra Bastille opened at the Place de la Bastille. The Paris Opera now mainly uses the Palais Garnier for ballet. Is the answer given to the question and it is also used for ballet.
Chris Braid
Went for opera!
Silvia Levame
During the day the building is open as a historical monument, while at night it hosts dazzling performances of opera, dance, and music.
Louella Wilson
It seems that many have failed to notice "since 1989" and "mainly". If they had clicked on the link They would find that "The company now uses the Palais Garnier mainly for ballet." Which validates the given answer.