The firm Arlotti-Beccu-Desideri-Raimondo is listed as the architect, and the article also says the design was partially made by Nursultan Nazarbayev. The opera house was built on the basis of his executive order, and the article leaves the split of design responsibility unclear. Mabetex Group was the main contractor, and the acoustics were designed by Enrico Moretti and Maria Cairoli.
Construction began on July 6, 2010, and the infobox gives completion in 2010, but the house opened in 2013. It cost 300 million dollars and stands on a site of 9 hectares, about 22 acres. The top floor is 105 feet (32 m) high. The article says the style is inspired by Ancient Greek architecture, with national elements such as frescoes of Sharyn Canyon and Burabay.
The Main Hall seats 1,250, with an orchestra pit for up to 120 musicians, and the Chamber Hall seats 250. The article states no materials and no ownership.
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