Murder, manipulation & mercy

How does love transform into a crime? The stars of »La clemenza di Tito« talk about toxic feelings, ambition and a forgiving ruler.

Death is a charlatan

Drinking, Love, End of the world: »Le Grand Macabre« sends a bizarre group of people into an apocalyptic chaos.

He took the score seriously

Nikolaus Harnoncourt died ten years ago

Can I still love "Madama Butterfly"?

Between opera classics & cultural appropriation

In "Clemenza", the fire burns within

Pablo Heras-Casado on his personal approach to the upcoming new production

Abigaille is a strong warrior

KS Anna Netrebko performs her fifth Verdi role at the Vienna State Opera in "Nabucco"

A secret must remain a secret

About the theater maker Jan Lauwers

Men are from Mars

The celebrated tenor Piotr Beczała sings Don José again in Bizet's "Carmen"

The French Ministry of Culture honors Alessandra Ferri

France honors the director of the Vienna State Ballet – for her career and her commitment to dance.

Genius & Conscience

Comprehensive study on Karajan's Nazi past

Between notes & central bank

The OeNB as guardian of historical string instruments: A conversation with OeNB Director Josef Meichenitsch