Entrance Of National Center For The Performing Arts . The National Centre For The Performing Arts (Ncpa) (Simplified Chinese: Å›½Å®¶Å¤§Å‰§É™¢; Literally: National Grand Theatre) , And Colloquially Described As The Egg, Is An Opera House In Beijing, China. The Centre, An Ellipsoid Dome Of Titanium And Glass Surrounded By An Artificial Lake, Seats 5,452 People In Three Halls And Is Almost 12,000 Mâ² In Size. It Was Designed By French Architect Paul Andreu. Construction Started In December 2001 And The Inaugural Concert Was Held In December 2007.

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