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Four questions for Tomáš Hanus

Comedy and Thriller

What makes Leoš Janáček's Věc Makropulos so special? A brief interview with conductor Tomáš Hanus

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Love, hope, utopia

The Vienna State Opera presents a new »Fidelio«

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Three performers sit on wooden chairs against a painted backdrop. The man on the left, in a brown suit, looks toward the center. The man in the middle, dressed in a striped outfit, appears to be engaged in conversation. The woman on the right, wearing a yellow top and long skirt, looks at him intently.
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Opera as a present

Choose from performances from January to April, including »Madama Butterfly«, »Le nozze di Figaro«, or »Rusalka«.

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A theatrical scene features two characters in a close embrace, set against a backdrop of a large, dark bookshelf filled with books. A wooden desk with scattered items is in the foreground, while a ladder and some chairs are arranged around the stage.
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Comedy and Thriller

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A confident performer stands on stage, wearing a stylish black leather outfit and thigh-high boots. She holds a microphone high with one hand while smiling at the audience, exuding energy and enthusiasm. A grand piano is visible in the background.
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A Diva is born 2.0

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Zwei Personen sind in Silhouette dargestellt, während sie sich nahe kommen. Die dargestellte Szene vermittelt Intimität und Zuneigung durch die Annäherung der Köpfe. Der Hintergrund ist hell, was den Fokus auf die Körperhaltungen und Gesten der beiden Personen verstärkt.
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Love, hope & utopia

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