[MOC] The Opera - Dress rehearsal

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The grand opera house was alive with the energy of the dress rehearsal. Alex, the director, was giving final instructions to Maria, the soprano, and Luca, the baritone. Michael, the conductor, raised his baton, and David, the pianist, began the overture, his fingers dancing over the keys. Isabella, the woman with a double bass, adjusted her instrument, ready to play. From the balcony, Clara, the opera review writer, observed everything with keen interest.
As Maria and Luca's voices filled the auditorium in a beautiful duet, a small commotion started in the loft above the stage. Michael noticed it first, his eyes widening as he tried to keep his focus on conducting. Suddenly, a spider descended from the loft, dangling right in front of Maria. She let out a small yelp but continued singing, her professionalism shining through.
Alex, trying to keep the mood light, whispered to the cast, "Looks like we have a new critic in the house!" The entire cast and crew burst into laughter, even Clara couldn't help but chuckle from her spot in the balcony. The spider, seemingly unimpressed with the performance, scurried back up to the loft, leaving everyone in good spirits.
As the final notes echoed through the hall, Alex clapped his hands, signaling the end of the rehearsal. The cast and crew exchanged relieved smiles, knowing they had delivered a performance worthy of the grand stage, spider and all.

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Hello,

I love architecture and I decided to design an opera house to Bricklink Designer Program Series 6:

https://www.bricklink.com/v3/designer-program/series-6/2215/The-Opera---Dress-rehearsal

My inspiration came from the opera houses of Budapest and Vienna. I tried to add many typical details, and decorations such as a combination of an arcade and a balcony on the front facade, statues, dormer windows, a brick-built light pole, light on the rear facade, planter etc.. The roof assembly and the auditorium balcony are removable and a big part of the rear wall is openable to make the interior space accessible. The foyer includes a bar combined with a box office, and a staircase to the auditorium and facade balconies. In the theatre there are a stage with a scenery and curtain, an orchestra with a brick-built grand piano, and an auditorium with balcony. All doors works.

I prefer the brick built solutions to keep the flexibility of the used parts in further builds, therefore stickers are not used.

The set includes 10 minifigures including the two gray statues on the facade and two animals.

Dimensions of the building:
Width: 34.1 studs / 10.7 in / 27.3 cm
Length: 50.9 studs / 16.0 in / 40.7 cm
Height: 29.2 studs / 9.2 in / 23.3 cm

I hope you enjoy this set. Many thanks for your support and feedback!

Thank for visiting,
_TLG_

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 01 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 02 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 03 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 04 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 05 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 06 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 07 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 08 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 09 by László Torma, on Flickr

Opera - Bricklink Designer Program 6 - 10 by László Torma, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 16, 2024 by _TLG_
link added

[hugore]

Three words:
FAN

TAS

TIC!

[_TLG_]

@hugore Thank you so much!

[Murdoch17]

It's a amazing MOC, but an opera house without a resident Phantom!? Oh well, just be glad there is no chandelier for him to drop if he was there!  Keep up the good work!

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@Murdoch17 Thank you, I am very glad you like it! Yes, the Phantom is a good idea, I was thinking about it too :), however I wanted to avoid any copyright issue, because such references are not allowed in Bricklink Designer Programs.

[LEGO Train 12 Volts]

Neo-renaissance architecture always has a great charm!

I like the warm colours of red and gold.

It already seems like a gala evening atmosphere!

[_TLG_]

@LEGO Train 12 Volts Thank you, I'm glad you like it! I really like the buildings that inspired this build :)