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Opera School of the Vienna State Opera

Whether it's Carmen, La bohème or Tosca - the children's choir brings a zest to the stage.

The Vienna State Opera enables talented children from the age of 8 to enter the world of opera. On around 100 opera evenings each season, the children of the opera school are in the spotlight on the big stage: as soloists or as a choir. The street urchins in Carmen and La bohème, Charlotte's siblings in Werther, altar boys in Tosca, ..

Performances outside the opera also enrich the work of the Opera School.

The Opera School team.

Entrance examination

Children aged 8 to 10 who enjoy singing are cordially invited to register for the entrance examination for entry into the basic choir of the Vienna State Opera's Opera School from September 2026 - a simple song must be prepared.

The next entrance exam will take place on Wednesday, 29. April 2026, 14:00-17:00 - please register ahead of time!

Please fill out the admission form in advance and send it by e-mail to opernschule@wiener-staatsoper.at.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathrin Schulz.

Contact person: Kathrin Schulz

+43 1 51444 2648

opernschule@wiener-staatsoper.at

Goethegasse 1, 1010 Vienna

Open houseThursday 26. March 2026, 15:00–17:00. Please register per email ahead of time at opernschule@wiener-staatsoper.at
Trial lessonsIf you are interested, please contact us by email at opernschule@wiener-staatsoper.at.
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