Teatro Guimerá
In Teatro Guimerá’s former life, Santa Cruz de Tenerife had the Canary Islands’ oldest theatre: it was built in 1849, originally called the Teatro Municipal de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The building rose on the site of the Dominican Saint Dominic Convent, closed after Spanish confiscation and then demolished, before the theatre was constructed in a classical-romance style by Manuel de Oráa. The theatre’s identity sharpened in the early 20th century. In 1911, major modification work—especially in the interior—was led by Antonio Pintor. Then, in 1923, it was renamed in honour of the writer, poet, and playwright Àngel Guimerà, who had been born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Teatro Guimerá also anchored opera in the city: since 1861, performances included Verdi’s _Ernani_, with productions often scheduled for October and November with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Tenerife. …
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