Greek National Opera Attica. The new 28,000 m² (301,000 sq. ft.) auditorium is an architectural jewel, designed to enhance the opera experience for patrons and artists alike. During the late 1880s, the first Greek Opera was presented at the old Theatre in Athens. Between 1888 and 1890 the Greek Opera toured regions with then substantial Greek diaspora populations such as Egypt, Turkey and Romania, presenting operas such as Mozart’s "The Abduction from the Seraglio, "Donizetti’s "La favorite" and "Lucia di Lammermoor" and Bellini’s "La sonnambula." After 1924, following its tour of the United States and establishment as a significant cultural institution at home
Il Neo the composer). A "Berceuse" from this opera arranged by the composer for voice and piano was published by Bevilacqua in supplement to "Renascença" No. 1, 1904. There are 9 roles: 5 principal (soprano, mezzo-soprano, 2 tenors and bariton) and 3 secondary (2 sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor and bass), and a mixed chorus (SATB). The orchestra consists of piccoli, flutes, oboes, clarinets (in B), bassoons; trumpets (in F), trombone (in E), bass trombone; percussion; harp and strings. Il Neo Il Neo (La Mouche) is an opera in 1 act, 3 tableaux ("novelletta musicale in 3 piccoli quadri" — musical novelette in 3