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Dalhalla
is an open air theatre located in a former
limestone
quarry, and is used as a summer music venue.
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It is located 7 km (4.3 mi) north of
Lake Siljan
and the municipality of
Rattvik
in
Dalarna
, central Sweden.
The quarry, previously known as
Draggangarna
, is 60 m (200 ft) deep, 400 m (1,300 ft) long and 175 m (574 ft) wide. It was in operation until 1990.
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The open air theater was opened in 1995 and currently has 4,000 seats.
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The acoustical qualities are comparable to the best outdoor stages in Europe.
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Dalhalla presents 20-30 events each summer, from June to the beginning of September with a combination of opera, choral works, jazz and popular concerts making up the bulk of the program.
In 2005, guest performers came from the
Bolshoi Theatre
in
Moscow
,
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and
Mikis Theodorakis
celebrated his 80th birthday.
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In June 2007, English rock group
Procol Harum
performed with the Gavle Symphony Orchestra and the Dala Sinfonietta Choir, conducted by David Firman.
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Media related to
Dalhalla
at Wikimedia Commons
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