#OnThisDay 29 September 1973 the first official public performance in the newly completed Sydney Opera House was held. An all Wagner concert was performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Charles Mackerras with Birgit Nilsson as the soprano soloist.
The Opera House was officially opened on 20 October 1973.
Source: Sydney Opera House. A history of spectacular performances
This 1962 report (commonly known as the Yellow Book) comprises plans submitted by Jørn Utzon and consultants. The plans include, in addition to plans of the minor and major halls, geometrical construction showing the shells of the major hall, details of precast lid, tiling on shells and development of shells.
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