A Masterpiece of Romanticism

"Giselle" at the Vienna State Opera: a timeless ballet about tragic love and the magic of dance.

New engagements at the Vienna State Ballet

Ballet Director Alessandra Ferri brings fresh energy and movement to the ensemble with numerous personnel changes and new dancers.

Alessandra Ferri

Classical ballet today

Vienna State Ballet season opening

The Vienna State Ballet is entering a new era with Alessandra Ferri.

The Vienna State Ballet as a guest at the Teatro Real Madrid

The Vienna State Ballet will be in Madrid for four performances from May 23 to 25, 2025

Creations - the repertoire of tomorrow?

The choreographers Martin Chaix, Alessandra Corti and Louis Stiens in conversation with ballet director Martin Schläpfer.

Ballet premiere of »Pathétique«

On April 9, the Vienna State Ballet presents its last premiere under the direction of Martin Schläpfer with the triple bill »Pathétique«.

Mozart ballet and gentle summer day

With Merce Cunningham and George Balanchine, two true dance icons meet in the ballet premiere of »Pathétique«.

Matinee to »Pathétique«

An introductory matinee on Sunday, April 6 at 11.00 a.m., with first insights

Retrospection, presence & perspectives

With »Pathétique«, Martin Schläpfer is creating a new work for the Vienna State Ballet.

Before the Premiere

DANCE MOVIES: Cage/Cunningham