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was constructed below the base of the Palau's plume and seats 400 people. It is used for theatre productions and as a training centre for the main auditoriums. This hall suffered vast damage during the 2007 flooding and its opening was delayed. No equipment had been installed before the flooding,
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The Queen Sofía company promotes symphonic concerts, opera galas, and vocal recitals. The company also hosts the Centre de
Perfeccionament Plácido Domingo, an advanced training program of international draw for young opera artists, named in honor of Plácido Domingo. The program is run under the
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in the world, being capable of housing 120 musicians. The stage has room to build two complete opera settings which makes it possible to play two different operas in two days.
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