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With passion & delicacy

KS Juan Diego Flórez sings Rodolfo in "La Bohème."

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The image features a dramatic theatrical scene with a large statue-like figure in the background, illuminated in red. In the foreground, a person stands confidently on a stage, while another figure pulls on a rope, suggesting a struggle or tension. The atmosphere conveys a sense of conflict and power dynamics.
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Three strong women

On the female characters in "Elektra", human abysses in Strauss' opera and whisky after a performance.

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Mourning the death of Hans van Manen

One of the most influential choreographers of our time passed away on December 17, 2025 at the age of 93.

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A smiling older man with a mustache is leaning against a gray wall. He is wearing a dark jacket and a black shirt underneath. The background has a soft, muted tone, emphasizing his friendly expression.
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Regarding the death of Georg Springer

The Austrian Federal Theaters bid farewell.

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A middle-aged man with glasses and gray hair smiles, wearing a black zip-up shirt. He stands in a grand, elegant interior with decorative details in the background. The atmosphere is formal and welcoming, suggesting a setting for an event or gathering.
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"An angel Leonoren"

About musical tangles, philosophical sparks and finding a premiere tension together.

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A man stands in a narrow, dimly lit corridor, wearing a black shirt. He has short, curly hair and a serious expression, with his hands held behind his back. The walls of the corridor are textured and cast shadows.
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When Beethoven rehearses

Director Nikolaus Habjan makes his house debut at the Vienna State Opera with "Fidelio".

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Eine Frau in schwarzem Kleid in Nahaufnahme
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The marshal's sister?

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About puppetry

Manuela Linshalm explains what puppets can do better than human actors.

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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

What makes Leoš Janáček's Věc Makropulos special? Conductor Tomáš Hanus in a short interview

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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

In her solo concert, Asmik Grigorian shows how exciting an evening can be when it consistently breaks new ground.

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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

A new Fidelio makes its debut.

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