Opera as a central metaphor for Austria

On November 5, 1955 – 70 years ago – the Vienna State Opera was reopened. A milestone in the history of the opera house.

70th Anniversary of the Reopening

A milestone in the history of the opera house - and of Austria

"An enrichment for the repertoire"

The audience and the press celebrated the premiere of »Kallirhoe« and the start of ballet director Alessandra Ferri.

The "Ring" is a mirror

Pablo Heras-Casado conducts the four-part work at the Vienna State Opera for the first time. Michael Volle performs the role of Wotan/Wanderer.

InsideOpera - Experience opera differently

How does opera "work"? What does a costume director have to say? And how is a program created?

Timeless Beauty & Human Strength

"Kallirhoe" combines ancient love, drama and forgiveness - Alexei Ratmansky's first premiere under Alessandra Ferri.

Vague water

Jealousy, silence, water: why "Pelléas et Mélisande" is so irresistibly eerie.

When life and art intertwine

From the edge of the forest to the opera stage: how KS Sir Simon Keenlyside combines life and art.

Bird vs. Hiker

Three trombones and a lot of empathy - Koncz explains why Mozart's "Don Giovanni" gives him goosebumps.

Test Your Knowledge

On October 21, Georg Nigl's opera quiz will take place for the 3rd time at NEST. Topic this time: Beethoven and "Fidelio".

The Vienna State Opera mourns the loss of Kristin Okerlund

Regarding the unexpected death of an institution of the House.