The high level of demand for cultural events by the city of Seville made the construction of a cultural space an absolute necessity. Thanks to the public institutions, the Teatro de la Maestranza was inaugurated by H.M. Queen Sofia on May 2, 1991. The World’s Fair (Expo’92) was a calling card for the most prestigious national and international orchestras, conductors and the most acclaimed voices in opera for a programme which was recognised as truly exceptional.