Matinee of »Iolanta«

At the introductory matinee for »Iolanta«, the production team and singers spoke about the opera - complemented by musical contributions.

Concerts of the Opernschule

Whether at the Vienna State Opera or at NEST - the Opernschule brings great things to the stage in March.

Werther in Eight Words

Kate Lindsey & Matthew Polenzani explore Massenet's opera classic and the stormy emotional world of Goethe's cult figure.

Heard with the ears of today

For the first time Ida Gut creates a costume design for the Opera Ball

Ballet Academy - New director Patrick Armand

Patrick Armand has been appointed as the new director of the Vienna State Opera Ballet Academy from 1 September 2025.

What Norma's music tells us

Conductor Michele Mariotti explains Bellini's masterpiece

Viennese Attitude to Life in a Waltz

Choreographer Martin Schläpfer talks about waltzes and the Vienna Opera Ball.

Honesty of a Choreography

»The Lady of the Camellias« returns: John Neumeier's masterpiece in Vienna from February 19.

The Smell of the Forest

Francis Kurkdjian creates exclusive fragrances in Paris and once again lends a scent to a production by Cyril Teste at the Vienna State Opera.

Where is my First Cup of Coffee?

Nadine Sierra & KS Juan Diego Flórez on a passion for opera, morning rituals and the secret theater gene.

Love Goes That Far

After more than 40 years, Norma returns to the Vienna State Opera - with a star-studded cast, great emotion and radiant bel canto!