Opernbereich
Opernbereich denotes the part of an opera house or theater where operatic productions are staged. It typically includes the stage (die Bühne), the orchestra pit (Orchestergraben) beneath or in front of the stage, and the seating areas that accommodate the audience, such as the Parterre, Boxen (Logen), and Balkon. The design emphasizes sightlines for singers and musicians and acoustics suitable for vocal performances.
Historically, opera houses developed a dedicated area with a proscenium stage and a lowered pit in the
Modern considerations in the Opernbereich include stage machinery and backstage access, lighting, acoustical treatment, and safety
See also: Opera house, Theatre architecture, Stage, Orchestra pit.