Opera house in Vienna. Vienna Opera - visit to the most famous theater in Austria

The Vienna Opera House is one of the largest and most important theaters in the world with a huge repertoire. In addition, the grandiose Vienna Ball, an event of global scale, is held annually at the Opera House in Vienna.

Ours took place precisely thanks to the Vienna Opera House - first we bought tickets to the Vienna Opera, and then we planned the whole trip.

Remember my previous post about? It was she, Elizabeth of Bavaria, who, together with her husband, Emperor Franz Joseph I, was present at the opening of the Vienna opera house in May 1869. Many famous productions were presented on the theater stage, and the directors of the Vienna Opera constantly improved its work and invited outstanding artists.

But during German occupation During the Second World War, a dark period and decline began for the Vienna Opera House - the repertoire was significantly reduced, and many actors were exiled and even deprived of their lives. In 1945, the Vienna Opera House was bombed and was completely restored only ten years later, in 1955. Part of the premises - the central staircase, lobby, veranda and tea salon - have been preserved in their original form.

Near the main staircase you can see small statues symbolizing 7 types of art: architecture, sculpture, poetry, dance, music, drama and painting.

During the intermission of performances, spectators can drink tea or other drinks in one of the bars. This is one of the social rituals when visiting the opera - drink, for example, champagne and chat.

There are very small rooms for this, but there are also two large halls. One looks very modern and bright.

And the second is more classical, where the office of the directors of the Vienna Opera House used to be.

In one of the halls there are busts of all the directors of the opera house in Vienna who have ever led it. The current director of the Vienna Opera is Dominik Meyer.

Vienna Opera House is open all year round, but there are no performances from July 1st to August 31st. Ticket sales begin 2 months before the performance. Tickets for performances from September 1 to 30 are sold from May 1 to 31, and for performances from October 1 to 31 - from June 1 to 30. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the opera house (with credit card).

For almost all performances, except premieres and December 31, children's tickets are sold in quantities from 25 to 100 pieces. Regardless of the cost of the adult ticket purchased, a child ticket for children under 14 years old costs 15 euros. Adult tickets cost depending on the performance itself, the level of the artists and the sector. Behind good tickets you will have to pay 190-240 euros.

There is also the opportunity to purchase tickets right before the performance or the day before it from resellers right in front of the theater building. It's unlikely that they will good places or a performance, but if you really want to visit the opera house in Vienna, you can try. You can also contact the concierge of good Viennese hotels, as we did in Milan when we wanted to get to La Scala. In this case, the ticket will cost more, since you will also have to pay the broker and some kind of commission to the hotel.

80 minutes before the performance you can also buy a ticket in the standing section directly opposite the stage at the main entrance to the hall. As a rule, comrades in this sector are the most active spectators and react very violently to what is happening on stage, do not skimp on applause and shouts of “Bravo!” Many of them have an annual subscription to the Vienna Opera House, which costs only 70 euros. There is also standing room in the gallery and balconies. Such places cost from 2 euros.

We bought tickets for one of the boxes on the balcony. It usually seats 6 people, but sometimes more. Naturally, it is better to sit in the front row of such a box.

We watched Barber of Seville" We really liked the opera, the actors played superbly and the scenery was also well designed. They sang in Italian, but in front of each seat in the hall there is a special screen where the words are duplicated in English, so everything was clear.

If you were unable to buy tickets to the Vienna Opera House, you can simply come here for a tour. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and is carried out on different languages, including Russian. In order to get on the tour, you need to go to the opera house building and look at the tour schedule. The same can be seen on the website of the Vienna Opera House. The tour costs 7.5 euros per adult.

You can also rent a room at the Vienna Opera House for any event. This usually happens during the day, since during the theater season there are performances on stage almost every evening. But you can also rent, for example, a tea room an hour before or after the performance for dinner in close company.

Well, the most interesting thing that happens at the Vienna Opera House is the annual Vienna Opera Ball. We were once at, but the Vienna Ball is a completely different level. This is a social event that attracts politicians, businessmen, cultural figures and sports stars from all over the world. All the ladies wear luxurious ball dresses, and men wear tuxedos. One of the most important events The Vienna Ball is opened by debutants - young girls and boys. This requires special pre-registration and rehearsals. Only young people aged 17 to 24 years old with an impeccable knowledge of the waltz are allowed. Girls must perform in a completely snow-white outfit: dress, gloves, shoes. You can be a debutant at the Vienna Ball only once in your life. So, hurry up to sign up and send your resume and photos before September 1 to get to the ball on February 4, 2016 :) A regular ticket to the Vienna ball costs 290 euros. But renting a box will cost...20,500 euros! But you can book a table for 4 people, which will cost 400 or 800 euros depending on the level of the balcony. In general, I won’t tell you all the details for now, maybe we’ll get to the Vienna Opera Ball someday, then I’ll tell you everything :) By the way, does anyone want to join?

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The Vienna State Opera (German: Wiener Staatsoper, until 1918 the Vienna Court Opera) is the largest opera house in Austria, one of the centers musical culture Europe. Court opera in Vienna arose in the middle of the 17th century; opera performances were performed in various theaters. In 1861, construction began on a special building for the Vienna Opera, designed by architects A. Z. von Zickardsburg and E. van der Null; the building was completed by 1869 and was inaugurated (in the presence of Franz Josef and Sissi) on May 25 with Mozart's Don Giovanni. Until 1918, the theater was under the patronage of the Habsburgs and was called the Court Opera House (German: Wiener Hof-Operntheater). In the 1920s unofficially it began to be called the state opera, but it received the official name of the Vienna State Opera (German: Wiener Staatsoper) only in 1938, with the beginning of the Anschluss.

During World War II, K. Kraus, W. Furtwängler, and K. Böhm directed productions of works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Verdi. In 1938, the premiere of the opera “Day of Peace” by R. Strauss took place, and by 1944 all of his operas had been staged.
In 1945, as a result of American bombing, the theater building was partially destroyed. Restoration work continued until 1955, and finally, on November 5, 1955, the theater was opened with a production of Beethoven's Fidelio (under the direction of K. Boehm). At the same time, the tradition of annual balls at the Vienna Opera was resumed.
Musicians, directors and, especially in the second half of the 20th century, professional administrators acted as directors of the Vienna State Opera. According to historical tradition, in addition to administrative functions, they also performed the function of artistic management, in particular, they determined the theater repertoire. The musical director also served as chief conductor ( music director). Since 1986, the positions of director-administrator and music director (aka chief conductor), as a rule, were not combined in one person.
Among the outstanding musicians who headed the Vienna Opera were Gustav Mahler (1897-1907), Felix Weingartner (1908-1911 and 1935-1936), Franz Schalk (1919-1929, and until 1924 together with Richard Strauss), Clemens Kraus ( 1929-1934), Karl Böhm (1943-1945 and 1954-1956), Herbert von Karajan (1956-1964), Lorin Maazel (1982-1984).
In 1986-91 the director of the theater was K. H. Dreze, the musical director was Claudio Abbado. In 1991-1992 was the director famous singer Eberhard Waechter. In 1992-2010 the director was Ioan Holender, the musical director was Seiji Ozawa.
Since September 1, 2010, the duties of director of the Vienna Opera have been performed by Dominik Meyer, and choreographer by Manuel Legris.

Music direction 2010-14 conducted by Franz Welser-Möst. Since September 2014, the position of music director has been vacant.

Information

Based: 1869
City: Vienna
A country: Austria
Address: Opernring 2
Architect: Zickardsburg, August Zickard von

Vienna State Opera one of the leading operas in Europe, and its history makes a significant contribution to Vienna's achievement of the honorary title of musical capital. The orchestra was created on the basis of the Vienna Philharmonic. Along with state ballet The Vienna Opera has its own ballet company.

The Vienna State Opera has a repertoire system: more than 50 productions consist of game plan. Therefore, the Opera can give performances almost every day 10 months a year.

How to get to the Vienna Opera
The Vienna State Opera is located in the center of Vienna at Opernring 2.
Take metro U1, U2, U4 to Karlsplatz station.

How to dress for the Vienna Opera
Guests of the Vienna Opera dress very differently - there is no clear dress code.
Local residents try to dress appropriately - in beautiful dresses or suits.
We recommend dressing smartly and elegantly, especially if you have good seats in the theater.

Tours of the Vienna State Opera building
Tours of the Vienna State Opera building (Wiener Staatsoper)
Lasting 45 minutes, they take place from Tuesday to Sunday (several times a day) and include a tour of the entrance foyer, the main staircase, the tea salon, the marble hall, the Moritz Schwind foyer, the Gustav Mahler hall and the auditorium. During the tour, the guide tells Interesting Facts about the Vienna Opera, the history and architecture of the building.
Guided tours of the Vienna State Opera are available in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish and Russian. The cost of the excursion is 6.00 € without visiting the museum
Vienna Opera.
Tickets are purchased immediately before the tour.

Subtitles
Each seat at the Vienna Opera has a small screen (fixed to the seat in front of it), on which subtitles of the performance (opera) are shown. They are broadcast in German and English languages.
The director of the Vienna State Opera said that subtitles in Russian will appear in the theater in the 2014-15 season.

Standing tickets
Standing tickets can be purchased for all performances at the Vienna Opera.
They are sold directly in the opera building 80 minutes before the start of the performance.
For shows that are in high demand, you should get in line much earlier. One person can buy no more than 2 tickets.

At the Vienna State Opera, standing places are located very well, almost opposite the stage, at the level of the dressage under the “imperial” box, and you can see better from them than from cheap seats, but you cannot take empty seats.
Price: ground floor - 4.50 euros, balconies - 3.50 euros

Recently went to Tosca! Great cast and production. Place was full. Truly iconic venue. This is a must see when you visit Vienna. Had great seats in Row 14. They were a bit pricey but worth it! Buy them early so you don’t miss out.

Austrian Opera and Ballet

The emergence of the Viennese opera dates back to the middle of the 17th century, when the first opera performances of the Italian troupe took place at the court of the Austrian emperor.

From the second half XVII V. opera performances performed by the Austrian court troupe were performed on the stages of various theaters (first in the Vienna Burgtheater, from 1763 - mainly in the Kärntnertortheater). The basis of the repertoire was Italian opera.
Since the mid-18th century, the activities of the court opera troupe have been associated with the opera reform of K. V. Gluck (from 1754 - court conductor), with the development of a national opera style based on the singspiel genre. Operas by J. Umlauf (The Miners, 1778), W. A. Mozart (The Abduction from the Seraglio, 1782), and K. Dittersdorf (The Doctor and the Pharmacist, 1786) are staged.

Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Vienna Opera has staged works by German, Austrian, Italian and French composers: L. Cherubini (Medea), L. Beethoven (Fidelio), G. Rossini (Tancred, The Thieving Magpie, “William Tell”), K. M. Weber (“Free Shooter”), J. Meyerbeer (“Robert the Devil”, “The Huguenots”), G. Donizetti (“Lucia di Lammermoor”, “Lucretia Borgia”), J. . Verdi (“Nabucco”, “Rigoletto”, “Il Trovatore”, etc.), R. Wagner (“Lohengrin”, “Tannhäuser”, etc.), C. Gounod (“Faust”), etc. Here during these years Many major European singers performed, including Austrian and German: P. A. Milder-Hauptmann, W. Schröder-Devrient, K. Unger, G. Sontag and others.

In 1869, the Vienna Court Opera received a new building, for a long time considered one of the best theater buildings in the world (designed by the architects E. van der Nulle and A. Sickard von Sickardsburg). The theater opened with the opera Don Giovanni by Mozart.

In 1875-1897, the musical director and chief conductor of the theater was X. Richter, an outstanding interpreter of Wagner's operas. Under his supervision, productions were carried out: the tetralogy “The Ring of the Nibelung” (1877-1879), “Tristan and Isolde”, the Mozart cycle, “Othello”, as well as modern operas by P. Cornelius, J. Massenet, E. Humperdinck and etc. B late XIX V. Interest in ballet increased; among others, J. Bayer’s ballets “The Puppet Fairy” and “The Sun and the Earth” were often performed.

At the end of the 19th century. - early 20th century Thanks to the reform activities of G. Mahler (chief conductor of the theater in 1897-1907), the Vienna Court Opera became one of the best European opera houses. Mahler sought to subordinate all components opera performance to a single plan (in accordance with the author's score), carefully prepared each production, placing high demands on the orchestra, choir and singers, achieving special musical and dramatic expressiveness. He attracted conductors B. Walter and F. Schalk, and set designer A. Roller to work at the theater.

During these years, along with brilliant productions of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Weber, and Wagner, the following were performed for the first time: “La Bohème”; "Falstaff"; “Electra” by R. Strauss and others, as well as the operas by P. I. Tchaikovsky “Eugene Onegin”, “ Queen of Spades" and "Iolanta". Singers P. Lucca, A. Materna, G. Winkelman, A. Bar-Mildenburg, L. Lehman, L. Slezak and others performed on the theater stage.

In 1918, after the formation of the Austrian Republic, the theater received modern name. F. Schalk became the head of the theater (until 1929).

In 1920-1930, along with the works of Mozart (“Idomeneo”), Verdi (“Don Carlos”, “Macbeth”), R. Strauss (“The Woman Without a Shadow”, “Salome”, “Helen of Egypt”), M. Ravel (“The Spanish Hour”), M. de Falla (“ Short life") operas occupy a significant place in the theater's repertoire modern composers(including “The Miracle of Eliana” by Korngold, “Johnny Plays” by Kshenek, “Lucky Hand” by Schoenberg, “Oedipus Rex” by Stravinsky, etc.).

During the war years (1938-1945) the Vienna State Opera fell into decline. Immediately after the liberation of Austria, the theater resumed its activities and soon regained its glory as the country's leading musical and theatrical center. During the restoration of the opera building after the war, the theater temporarily gave performances in the premises of the Theater an der Wien and the Volksoper.

The 1955-1956 season opened in a restored building (an auditorium with 2,209 seats). Operas were staged: “Fidelio”, “Don Giovanni”, “Aida”; "Die Meistersinger" by Wagner.

In 1956-1964, the Vienna State Opera was directed by G. Karajan. Among best performances 1950-60: “That’s what everyone does”, “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart, “Julius Caesar” by Handel, “Orpheus” by Gluck, “Cinderella” by Rossini, “Un ballo in maschera”; tetralogy “The Ring of the Nibelung”, “Tristan and Isolde” by Wagner, “The Bartered Bride”, “Prince Igor”; "Ariadne on Naxos" and "Salome" by R.

Strauss, “Lulu” by Berg, triptych “Triumphs” and “Oedipus Rex” by Orff, “The Inspector General” by Egka, “The Artist Mathis” by Hindemith, “Dialogues of the Carmelites” by Poulenc.

In 1930-60 they performed at the Vienna State Opera best singers Austria and other countries: A. and X. Konieczny, M. Cebotari, E. Schwarzkopf, I. Seefried, X. Gudin, L. Della Casa, S. Jurinac, A. Dermot, D. Fischer-Dieskau, J. Patzak, B Nilsson, M. Del Monaco, P. Schöfler, M. Lorenz and others, the greatest conductors worked - K. Kraus, R. Strauss, B. Walter, O. Klemperer, B. Furtwängler, J. Krips, W. De Sabata, K. Böhm, G. Karajan, D. Mitropoulos, L. Bernstein and others. In the 1970s, the theater troupe included singers - V. Berry, O. Wiener, E. Kunz, K. Ludwig, W. Lipp , L. Rizanek, R. Holm et al.; The permanent conductors of the theater were J. Krips and K. Böhm.

Once a year, the auditorium and stage are transformed into a huge dance hall, where Austria's most famous ball, the Opernball, is held.

Vienna State Opera, Austria: description, photo, where it is on the map, how to get there

Vienna State Opera- one of the most revered centers of musical culture in the world.

The opera building is located in the heart of Vienna, the capital of Austria, and was built in the mid-17th century. This is one of 1000 best places world according to our website.

The Vienna Opera prepares over 60 musical performances during its theatrical season, which puts it in first place in terms of the density of operas and ballets. The opera's repertoire is extremely diverse and covers not only modern genres, but also musical styles different eras.

The opera building appeared not so long ago, but immediately became one of the most elegant buildings on the famous Ringstrasse.

The theater season lasts 285 days a year. One of these days is dedicated to the annual Vienna Ball, when main stage magically turns into a ballroom and hundreds of debutants perform in front of the president of the country himself.

For a long time artistic director The theater was the famous Herbert von Karajan, and the main conductor was once Hans Richter. Tchaikovsky's operas "The Queen of Spades", "Eugene Onegin", Verdi's opera "Othello" and many operas from the Mozart cycle were staged on this stage.

And today, in this theater, the world's best producers and directors demonstrate their skills to the Viennese public year after year. You can get to the opera building on several metro lines leading to Karlsplatz station.

Photo attraction: Vienna State Opera

Vienna State Opera on the map:

Here you can listen to the aria of the best opera singers, watch a ballet and a choir performance accompanied by a symphony orchestra.

Vienna Opera House recognized music center Europe. Such outstanding musicians as Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and many others worked in this city.

Mozart's Don Giovanni was the first work staged at the Vienna Opera.
Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria spoke so unflatteringly about the interior and exterior decoration of the building that he drove the designer to a heart attack and the architect to suicide. Meanwhile, the theater has unsurpassed acoustic properties.
Modern residents of Vienna treat the opera building much more reverently.

The theater is considered by many to be one of the most magnificent buildings in Austria. Interior decoration amazes with its spaciousness and luxury.

The facade of the opera is decorated with the five muses that patronize the Viennese opera: Love, Heroism, Comedy, Fantasy and Drama.
The theater's capacity is 1,709 seats, plus standing and handicap accessible spaces.

On the back of each chair there are small screens with a translation of the libretto in real time.

Every year, more than 120 performances are held on the square in front of the theater. They are all completely free to the public.
The theater hosts introductory tours lasting less than an hour, allowing you to look behind the scenes.
Every winter the theater traditionally hosts balls.

How to get there

The theater building is located at Opernring 2. The nearest metro station is Karlsplatz.

Trams No. 1 and No. 2 go to the Vienna Opera. Buses No. 25, 26, 36, 38, as well as L, 59A and 360.

It is convenient to get here by car. A ticket to the opera gives you the right to leave your car in the underground parking shopping center Ringstrassengalerien for 8 hours for only 7 euros. To do this, the parking ticket will need to be validated in a special machine in the theater lobby.

Tickets to the Vienna Opera

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office at Kertnerstrasse 40.

Tickets go on sale 30 days before the performance, and the average price fluctuates around 140-200 euros. The cost of a box can exceed 2000 euros.

Vienna Opera poster

The theater's repertoire includes more than fifty productions. The season lasts 10 months and performances are given daily. Mainly classical works Austrian and foreign composers, but there are also modern productions.

Mozart's operas are considered the hallmark of the Vienna Opera House, since it is with the work of this composer that the creative history building.

The schedule of productions can be found on the official website of the Vienna Opera.

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The Vienna Opera House is recognized as the musical center of Europe. Such outstanding musicians as Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and many others worked in this city.

The facade of the opera is decorated with the five muses that patronize the Viennese opera: Love, Heroism, Comedy, Fantasy and Drama.
The theater's seating capacity is 1,709, plus standing and handicap accessible. On the back of each chair there are small screens with a translation of the libretto in real time.

How to get there

The theater building is located at Opernring 2. The nearest metro station is Karlsplatz.

Trams No. 1 and No. 2 go to the Vienna Opera. Buses No. 25, 26, 36, 38, as well as L, 59A and 360.

It is convenient to get here by car. An opera ticket gives you the right to leave your car in the underground parking lot of the Ringstrassengalerien shopping center for 8 hours for only 7 euros. To do this, the parking ticket will need to be validated in a special machine in the theater lobby.

Tickets to the Vienna Opera

Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office at Kertnerstrasse 40.

Tickets go on sale 30 days before the performance, and the average price fluctuates around 140-200 euros. The cost of a box can exceed 2000 euros.

Vienna Opera poster

The theater's repertoire includes more than fifty productions. The season lasts 10 months and performances are given daily. These are mainly classical works by Austrian and foreign composers, but there are also modern productions.

Mozart's operas are considered the hallmark of the Vienna Opera House, since it is with the work of this composer that the creative history of the building begins.

The schedule of productions can be found on the official website of the Vienna Opera.

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Waltz at the same ball with the President of Austria and celebrities from all over the world.

The Vienna Opera dates back to the 17th century, but productions took place in various theaters until the construction of the Vienna State Opera (Staatsoper), built by order of Emperor Franz Joseph, was completed in 1869. At the opening of the Vienna Opera, Mozart's opera Don Giovanni was shown. The building of the Vienna Opera was destroyed in 1945 by bombing; the Staatsoper was restored only in 1955. It is noteworthy that until 1918 this cultural landmark of Austria was called the Vienna Court Opera.

Viennese Ball

Once a year, often in February, the auditorium and stage of the Staatsoper are transformed into a huge dance hall, and Austria's most famous ball, the Opernball, is held there. For those wishing to attend the Vienna Ball, a ticket will cost from 200 to 700 euros; to reserve a box, you need to pay from 4.5 to 10 thousand euros.

Excursions to the Vienna Opera building

If, while sightseeing in Austria, you are still not a fan of opera, there are excursions inside the Staatsoper building. Such excursions are held every day at 14:00. An adult ticket costs 4 euros, a student ticket costs 2.5 euros, and a child ticket costs 1.5 euros. You can purchase tickets 15 minutes before the start of the tour.

Attending performances at the Staatsoper

Despite the high cost of tickets, the Vienna State Opera is always sold out, so you should purchase tickets at least 30 days before the performance. True, due to the fact that Staatsoper has worthwhile places, you can buy a ticket to the performance an hour before it starts. The average price for standing seats (102 pcs.) is 3 euros, a seated seat will cost 50-100 euros, the most expensive seats cost about 1,400 euros.

performances of category A. Suitable for opera gourmets and wealthy people. This and newest productions, and all the world stars. Art requires sacrifice, so the ticket price will be very high;
performances of category B. Suitable for music lovers who want to know everything about it; in pricing policy, this category is the “golden mean”;
performances of category C. Inexpensive performances, everyday production of the Vienna State Opera, productions, although of high quality, are still not for everyone.

You can get to the performances for 9 months, starting in September. The repertoire at Staatsoper is varied (approximately 50 titles), and Mozart's masterpieces occupy a central place in the repertoire.

Vienna is the music capital of the world. She received this title thanks to the performances given by the Vienna State Opera. The current repertoire consists of 50 productions. It is the presence of such a large number of rehearsed performances that makes it possible for audiences to attend operas every day for 10 out of 12 months.

A little history

The Vienna State Opera, whose history dates back to the 17th century, gained worldwide popularity immediately after construction was completed. In the capital of Austria, the opening of a building for permanent concerts created a sensation. This happened in 1869. On this day, residents and guests of the capital could enjoy the performance “Don Juan” by W. Mozart.

Second World War made my adjustments as in daily life Austrians and cultural heritage. In 1918, the opera building was destroyed by bombing American planes. It was restored only in 1955. The building was erected on the basis of old drawings by August Sickard von Sickardsburg and Edward van der Null, so its similarity to the destroyed structure is simply amazing. To celebrate the opening, a production of Beethoven's Fidelio was staged. After reconstruction, the administration of the opera decided to restore the Vienna Balls, which had become popular before the war.

Opera now

Today, the organization of all the iconic musical events handled by the Vienna State Opera. Vienna is the city where people go to admire the beautiful views and have a cultural relaxation. And this, of course, is facilitated by wonderful musical performances. At least 60 of them are staged per year. And, of course, the repertoire is updated seasonally, so it makes sense to visit Vienna at least once a year.

The Vienna Opera has an orchestra made up of the best musicians from the city's Philharmonic. But in addition to the state orchestra, the opera also has its own musicians. Also, in addition to the state ballet troupe, has its own singers and dancers.

Balls are held annually in the opera building. These events are even included in the UNESCO list. The largest of them is the one that takes place in New Year's Eve. At this event, music from the times of the monarchy is played, as well as performances best compositions classics. In total, about 300 balls are held per year. Anyone can visit them for a fee.

Current repertoire

The Vienna State Opera updates its repertoire every season. This year the opening of the season, which will take place in September, will be marked by a concert. On it the best musicians of Vienna will perform as modern compositions, as well as works of classics.

From September 4th, famous productions by honored composers will be staged every day. The first of them will be “Il Trovatore” by Giuseppe Verdi. On September 5th, everyone will be able to watch “The Marriage of Figaro” by V. Mozart, on the 6th - “The Barber of Seville” by G. Rossini, and on the 8th Vienna Theater The production of “Khovanshchina” by M. Mussorsky will be presented.

Excursions

The Vienna State Opera, described above, organizes excursions every day except Monday. The duration of this event is 45 minutes. During this time, anyone can take a closer look at the history of the building and the biography of composers and conductors. The guide will also show the main staircases and foyers, marble and auditorium and, of course, a tea salon.

Tours are conducted in the most popular European languages: German, French, English and Russian. The cost of this educational event- 6 euros. For a fee, the Vienna State Opera will open the doors of its museum, where you can also listen to a tour and take pictures against the backdrop of museum exhibits.

Should I take my children with me?

Of course, if a family comes to Vienna on vacation, they will take their child to the opera with them. Where else can he be put? But will it be interesting for your child to listen for at least 3 hours? classical music? Hardly. Even if a child is introduced to art, it will be difficult for him to sit for a long time. That is why the Vienna Opera holds special events for children. Little spectators can gradually become familiar with beauty, because for them the theater management stages special children's operas. They differ from adults in that they last no more than 1.5 hours and all performances are adapted to the age of children. After all, schoolchildren will better perceive funny ballet. The Vienna State Opera takes these wishes into account and selects the most appropriate plots for children.

If you have decided to go to the opera with your children for an evening performance, then you need to keep in mind that children’s tickets, unlike adults’, will in any case have to be changed at the box office. That is, even if the ticket was purchased electronically, the child will have to take paper confirmation of his age.

Dress code

Since the Vienna State Opera is famous throughout the world, it is therefore difficult to imagine a person there in torn jeans and a T-shirt. Tickets are usually purchased six months in advance, and during this time you can think through your image almost thoroughly. Dressing is, of course, easier for men; you just need to choose a well-fitting suit, preferably a classic black or dark blue color. Flashy fashion items will be out of place within the walls of a conservative establishment.

It will be a little more difficult for girls to get dressed. They will have to buy an evening dress. Fashion for evening wear changes every season, and to suit the location, you need to take into account the trends. But, of course, do it wisely and do not come to the opera in a transparent, tight dress. It is better to choose something more closed, closer to the classics. For example, a black midi-length dress or a discreet pantsuit. It is worth paying attention to your hairstyle, shoes, accessories and manicure. As they say, perfection comes from the little things.

Operas in Russian

Operas in Russian are held quite often in Vienna. And this is not surprising, because works by Russian composers such as M. Mussorsky are often staged there. But tourists from Russia are not always able to come to Vienna and watch opera in their native language. And many guests from Europe are completely unfamiliar with the group Slavic languages. Precisely in order to avoid problems with understanding art, when ordering tickets you need to write your native language. Since 2016, the Vienna State Opera has launched a demonstration of subtitles in Russian. Now Russians do not have to learn English to watch a performance in Italian or Spanish. You will be able to enjoy the music and freely read the translation in your native Russian.

How to buy tickets

The Vienna State Opera, a photo of which can be seen in the article, offers its viewers two ways to purchase tickets: live or electronically. But the first method is already obsolete, and practically no one uses it, except for tourists who unexpectedly decided to visit the opera building.

The most convenient way to purchase a ticket is to order it electronically. This method simultaneously works for both purchasing and booking a ticket. The main advantage of such a purchase is the fact that it is not necessary to be in Vienna at the time of the transaction. Thus, from Russia you can buy tickets to any premiere six months in advance.

To buy a ticket to a performance taking place at the Vienna State Opera, you need to register on the official website. After registration, you must select a performance and the date for which you are purchasing a ticket. Next, you will need to select seats. A color cheat sheet helps a lot. On it, different colors indicate one or another price category. This makes it easy to navigate and choose the appropriate option. The purchase ends with the need to provide bank card or electronic wallet details. But you need to remember that the Visa system is considered international, but Mastercard, Mir and Yandex.Money systems cannot be used to pay.

Standing place

The Vienna State Opera offers its audience not only expensive seats in the stalls, but also cheap standing ones. This option is great for tourists or students. The price of such a place is 4-6 euros, depending on the popularity of the performance. The place allocated for the standing public is very convenient - under the royal box. This means that such tickets are even more profitable to buy than cheap seats in the stalls. There are only two inconveniences. Firstly, you need to occupy a place 2 hours in advance, and for popular performances it is advisable to come for tickets 6 hours in advance. And secondly, the ticket office where standing places are sold is not in the lobby, but on the street. That is, standing for 6 hours in the rain and strong gusts of wind is not the most pleasant experience.