Name: La Traviata
Start: 2026-02-21T19:30:00
Location: Hamburg State Opera

In the vibrant city of Hamburg, a rich tapestry of performing arts events awaits enthusiasts and newcomers alike. From the haunting narrative of 'Pique Dame' to the playful allure of 'The Elixir of Love,' the Staatsoper Hamburg offers an eclectic mix of operas, ballets, and workshops. Each event presents a unique opportunity to delve into the world of music and dance, guided by the talents of exceptional performers and creative visionaries. Whether you're captivated by the drama of opera or the elegance of ballet, Hamburg promises an unforgettable journey through the arts.

An Artistic Odyssey: Hamburg's Diverse Performing Arts Scene

Dive into an enthralling program by Staatsoper Hamburg, showcasing a dynamic mix of opera, ballet, and masterclass events. With stunning operas like 'Pique Dame' and 'La Traviata,' and engaging dance workshops, each event captures the essence of artistry and dedication. Celebrated performers and insightful sessions promise a year of cultural enrichment and unforgettable experiences.

Staatsoper Hamburg's Vibrant Year of Opera, Ballet, and Artistic Exploration

As Staatsoper Hamburg unveils its rich lineup for the upcoming seasons, opera enthusiasts are in for a treat with productions like Tchaikovsky's 'Pique Dame', Verdi's 'La Traviata', and Wagner's 'The Flying Dutchman'. The season promises not just operatic grandeur but also creative explorations with 'Monster's Paradise' by Olga Neuwirth and Christoph Marthaler's 'The Troublemakers', alongside orchestral highlights featuring the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra. From classical masterpieces to contemporary innovations, Staatsoper Hamburg's season is set to be a remarkable journey through the world of music and drama.

Staatsoper Hamburg: A Season of Operatic Magic and Musical Mastery

Hamburg's vibrant cultural scene is set to dazzle audiences with a diverse lineup of performances and workshops featuring opera, ballet, and orchestral magic. From the gripping narrative of 'Pique Dame' to the immersive Ballet Workshops, this season's events offer something for every art enthusiast. Get ready to delve into the world of dance at 'Dance for Me' or explore operatic masterpieces in the Opera Workshop. With talented artists and captivating performances, the Staatsoper Hamburg promises an unforgettable cultural experience.

Unveiling Hamburg's Cultural Tapestry: Opera, Ballet, and Beyond

Anthony Ciaramitaro

Elbenita Kajtazi

Aebh Kelly

Hubert Kowalczyk

Daniel Kluge

Kady Evanyshyn

Peter Galliard

Nicholas Mogg

Ilia Kazakov

Omer Meir Wellber

Eagle Karagedik

Carlo Goldstein

Aldrian 

Mziwamadoda Sipho Nodlayiya

Alice Meregaglia

Herbert Barz-Murauer

Francis Hüsers

Annette Julia Kurz

Olaf Freese

Staatsoper Hamburg

Hamburg State Opera Choir

Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra

Ballet sponsorship classes

The Opera Workshop is a compact seminar in which participants learn all the key aspects of an opera production. It typically takes place on Friday evenings (usually from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and the following Saturday in a six-hour block with appropriate breaks. Conception and implementation by Volker Wacker.

Opera Workshop

The Hamburg Ballet opens the doors of the Ballet Center Hamburg – John Neumeier, so you can take the leap into the world of dance. Experience simple warm-up exercises and enjoy the beauty of dancing. We look forward to seeing you in the ballet studio!

Dance for me

Ballettzentrum Hamburg – John Neumeier

Culture creates meaning and structure. The music theater project by Christopher Rüping, Omer Meir Wellber, and Malte Ubenauf demonstrates that it can even provide existential support. Here, for an extraterrestrial group, Mozart's music becomes a daily reminder and admonition of what it means to be and remain human. And what happens when it all falls silent. Thus, we rediscover Mozart's music in distant worlds.

The Great Silence

Hamburg State Opera

For Leonora, the song of the troubadour Manrico holds the promise and glow of love; Manrico's rival Count Luna perceives in it threat and danger. Verdi's opera is a celebration of Italian opera singing at its best - so it is no coincidence that the title character is a singer himself.

The Troubadour

Elsa of Brabant is suspected of having killed her younger brother Gottfried in the forest. When King Henry the Fowler asks Elsa to defend herself, she pleads for an imaginary knight to come to her aid. Suddenly, Lohengrin, the Knight of the Swan, appears. He promises to fight for Elsa, but makes her promise beforehand never to question him about his identity or provenance.

Lohengrin

Elisabeth Stöppler's production of "Stockhausen for Children: Michael's Journey" offers children ages 6 and up, as well as adults, a sensory experience of Karlheinz Stockhausen's cycle "Light," a monumental work of the younger musical avant-garde. Together with Michael, portrayed by a solo trumpet, the audience embarks on a fantastical journey around the world, immersed in the infinite expanses of the universe and rarely heard sounds.

Stockhausen for children: Michael's journey

Opera Stabile Werk/Wirkbühne der Staatsoper

Three masterpieces – two centuries – one narrative. There is Schumann's song cycle "Frauenliebe und -leben ," in which the feelings of the nameless protagonist revolve around the needs of a man. There is Duke Bluebeard's Castle , in which two mysterious strangers are magically attracted to each other. And there is the bourgeois, liberal marriage construct of Oscar Wilde's Florentine Tragedy . These raise the question: Do people desire the same throughout all ages?

Women's Love and Death

The war is over, and tragedy takes its course: the mother and her lover murder the father upon his return. The daughter hides her brother, keeping him safe. – Every day, Elektra thinks of her murdered father, plotting blood-stained celebrations of victory and waiting for the moment when her brother, reared as an avenger, returns...

Elektra

Nagasaki, Japan, ca. 1900: Pinkerton, a lieutenant in the American navy, has fallen in love with Cio-Cio-San, also known as “Butterfly”. The Japanese ritual marriage ceremony is merely a farce to him – and shortly thereafter, Pinkerton’s “plaything” is alone again, with their child. Three years later, he returns to Japan, but not because of Butterfly...

Madama Butterfly

"The success was tremendous and unprecedented! Critics, artists, amateurs and music lovers were intoxicated ... The auditorium roared apart, loudly proclaiming the new miracle." Thus a report on the premiere in 1821 at the Berlin Schauspielhaus. Der Freischütz struck a chord with the times, every barrel organ played the "Jungfernkranz", every street singer performed it, as Heine reports.

The Marksman

The "Young Choreographers" of the Hamburg Ballet will return to the stage with their own creations.

Young Choreographers

Violetta is the most sought-after courtesan of the Parisian demimonde. However, her encounter with Alfredo makes her pleasure-seeking life seem questionable: they fall in love and try to build a life for themselves, far from the fast pleasures of the city...

La Traviata

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