Teatro de la ópera de Maracay (TOM), known by its initials as the TOM, was inaugurated on March 19, 1973 by the President of the Republic of Venezuela, Rafael Caldera, but the idea of the work was born in 1934, by Gen. Juan Vicente Gómez as part of the urban project to beautify and conceive a landscaped city that would give Maracay the title of Garden City, with monumental works and spaces, among which would be the TOM, whose design fell to the architect Luis Malaussena, who along with Carlos Guinand was inspired by the Opera House of Charles Garnier, in Paris, France.
Teatro de la ópera de Maracay (TOM), conocido por sus siglas como el TOM, fue inaugurado el 19 de marzo de 1973 por el presidente de la República de Venezuela, Rafael Caldera, pero la idea de la obra nace en el año 1934, por parte del Gral. Juan Vicente Gómez como parte del proyecto urbano para embellecer y concebir una urbe ajardinada que daría el título a Maracay de Ciudad de Jardín, con obras y espacios monumentales, entre los cuales estaría el TOM, cuyo diseño recayó en el arquitecto Luis Malaussena, quien junto con Carlos Guinand se inspiraron en el Teatro de la Ópera de Charles Garnier, en París, Francia.
The Maracay Opera House, is part of a project that fits very well with the aspirations of the International Union of Architects (UIA) and the UN-HABITAT. The latter with the slogan: "For a better urban future ".
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El Teatro de la Opera de Maracay, forma parte de un proyecto que encaja muy bien con las aspiraciones de la Unión Internacional de Arquitectos (UIA) y la ONU-HABITAT. Este último con la consigna: “Por un mejor futuro urbano”
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The construction of the theater was carried out adjacent to the also emblematic Bolivar Square in Maracay, together with other works such as the Garden Hotel and the Maracay Clinic, which made up the group of architectural works that gave shape to the new urbanistic idea of the leader Juan Vicente Gomez. The construction began in 1935 and the inauguration was planned for the following year 1936, but after the death of Juan Vicente Gómez on December 17, 1935, the work was left unfinished. In the fifties, General Marcos Pérez Jiménez ordered the completion of the roofing in several areas, but the work was still not given the value it deserved.
In 1970, the work was taken up again by architect Luis Manuel Trompiz under the mandate of President Rafael Caldera and finally the construction of the Maracay Opera Theater was completed. It opened its doors to the public on March 19, 1973.
After 38 years of waiting, it came to function as a warehouse, until the Teatro de la Opera de Maracay opened its doors in 1973, thanks to the government of Rafael Caldera. The theater, cultural patrimony of the nation, was decreed as a National Historical Monument on April 15, 1994 by decision of Rafael Caldera, according to Gazette number 35.441.
Its emblematic facade under the introduction of more formal eclectic features for the time in which the work was conceived, is still majestic today and continues to maintain its best angles.
La construcción del teatro se realizó adyacente a la también emblemática plaza Bolívar de Maracay, junto a otras obras como el Hotel Jardín y Clínica Maracay, que componían el conjunto de obras arquitectónicas que daban forma a la nueva idea urbanística del caudillo Juan Vicente Gómez. El inicio de la edificación fue en el 1935 y la inauguración estaba planificada para el siguiente año 1936, pero tras la muerte de Juan Vicente Gómez el 17 de diciembre de 1935 la obra se deja inconclusa. Hasta que en la década de los cincuenta el General Marcos Pérez Jiménez mandó a culminar el techado en varios espacios, pero aún no se le daba el valor merecido a la obra.
Para el año 1970, la obra es retomada por el arquitecto Luis Manuel Trompiz bajo el mandato del Presidente de la República Rafael Caldera y finalmente se concluye la construcción del Teatro de la Ópera de Maracay. Abriendo sus puertas al público, el 19 de marzo de 1973.
Tras 38 años de espera, llegó a funcionar como depósito, hasta que el Teatro de la Opera de Maracay abre sus puertas en el año 1973 como lo reseño al inicio, gracias al gobierno de Rafael Caldera. El teatro, patrimonio cultural de la nación, fue decretado como Monumento Histórico de la Nación el 15 de abril de 1994 por decisión de Rafael Caldera, según Gaceta número 35.441.
Su fachada emblemática bajo la introducción de rasgos más formales eclécticos para la época en que se concibe la obra, no deja de ser hoy majestuosa y sigue manteniendo sus mejores ángulos.
The TOM was closed for remodeling from 2009 to 2015, a long period due to the regrettable corruption of the rulers of the revolution. But after reopening, finally the Maracayeros could enjoy again the events presented in its interior with the rehabilitation and creation of new spaces in the work devised in the past, the architect Luis Malaussena.
The details of the original work were maintained and others improved with the modernization of the roofs, an increase in the capacity for eighteen hundred people, adjustment of new technologies, improvements in lighting.
El TOM estuvo cerrado por remodelación desde el año 2009 hasta el 2015, un largo período por la lamentable la corrupción de los gobernantes de la revolución. Pero luego de reabierto, por fin los maracayeros pudimos disfrutar nuevamente de los eventos presentados en su interior con la rehabilitación y creación de nuevos espacios en la obra que ideó en el pasado, el arquitecto Luis Malaussena.
Los detalles de la obra original, fueron mantenidos y otros mejorados con la modernización de los techos, una ampliación en la capacidad para mil ochocientas personas, ajuste de nuevas tecnologías, mejoras en la iluminación.
From the entrance, the lobby, the great hall, the stage and its stage machinery, everything is an admirable sample of this colossal work that was born in the decade of the 30's of the last century.
Desde la entrada, el vestíbulo, la gran sala, el escenario y su tramoya, todo es una admirable muestra de esta obra colosal de la que nace en la década de los 30 del siglo pasado.
Its small restaurant does not escape from the sight and movement of all the attendees.
Su pequeño restaurante no escapa de la vista y del movimiento de todos los asistentes.
In its facilities have been held countless important events of all kinds, from cultural, religious and even political.
En sus instalaciones se han realizado infinidades de eventos importantes de toda índole, desde culturales, religiosos y hasta políticos.
In 2018 my mother and I were able to enjoy a musical tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson.
Pude junto a mi madre en el año 2018 disfrutar de una musical en homenaje al Rey del Pop Michael Jackson.
And as you can see I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end. I did not miss the opportunity to do some steps with MJ.
Y como ven disfruté desde el inicio hasta el final. No perdí oportunidad de hacer unos pasos con MJ.
Also the TOM has dressed in Blue every April 2, World Autism Awareness Day and we have been there.
También el TOM se ha vestido de Azul cada 2 de abril, Día Mundial de la Concienciación del Autismo y allí hemos estado.
Here you will see my little brother @alandesign, together with our mother @parauri and my uncle @garybilbao.
Aquí verán a mi hermanito @alandesign, junto a nuestra madre @parauri y mi tío @garybilbao.
The Maracay Opera House is an example of many works in the world that represent urban architecture as part of good urban planning projects that improve, contribute to and beautify cities.
From Maracay, Venezuela, I send a message of urban responsibility that brings together the necessary areas for the common good.
El Teatro de la Opera de Maracay, es un ejemplo de muchas obras en el mundo que representan la arquitectura urbana como parte de proyectos de buenos propósitos urbanísticos que mejoran, contribuyen y embellecen las ciudades.
Desde el Maracay, Venezuela envío un mensaje de responsabilidad urbanística que agrupe las áreas necesarias para el bien común.
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Greetings @sorprendente, watching something live in a theater is one of the things that I am always intrigued by. By I still can't find the right time or the right play to watch. Is there an international play or musical that you can recommend?
Hi @afterglow, it certainly is very exciting to attend and enjoy events in a large theater hall. But I tell you that for now I do not recommend attendance at indoor venues where there may be accumulation of people. For this we will have to wait for real control of the virus that does not stop mutating. For now let's live the new virtual life. Blessings to you.
I see, thank you (^_^) and you are correct, it is not recommended to attend indoor venues while this pandemic is not over yet. Greetings from the Philippines!
Greetings friend 🙏
I had not seen the inside of it. It is a great work and has some history, although it was not finished until recently. Undoubtedly one of the most important architectural works of Maracay. Greetings, thanks for sharing it.
Undoubtedly the TOM is a great architectural work of Maracay that deserves admiration. Blessings @acont.
Hello @acont. Kindly provide/include the English language translation for your comment. Thank you for your consideration.
Hola @aplusd gracias por recordármelo, he incluido la traducción al inglés. Greetings.
Oh! my brother, those are nice memories of autism day celebrations.
Yes brother, unforgettable moments we lived together 😊
It has been a great publication for our Theater, which has hosted magnificent plays and events such as those you refer where we could share as a family. Thank you for taking them into account for that beautiful post.
For you son, my hug ♥
Thank you mother, I couldn't leave out these family memories in the TOM :)
Hello @sorprendente. Remarkable works of architecture like the Teatro de la ópera de Maracay (TOM) even become more spectacular because of your cherished memories embedded within the landmark. And it was merely not an ordinary event, but a life-changing experience because you had so much fun with no other than the King of Pop himself: Michael Jackson. That alone is enough to seal your emotional connection to that outstanding building for years to come.
Thank you for joining the OCD Community Boost Contest for Architecture+Design. Awesome post!
Hi @storiesoferne, I have always valued the jewels of architecture and now it is more special for me the Teatro de la opera de Maracay. I will never forget that experience at the TOM and every emotion lived as a family. Thanks to OCD and Architecture+Design for each and every initiative and opportunity. Infinite blessings.
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Thanks again @hivebuzz :) Blessings friends.
You're welcome @sorprendente 😊👍