Name: Recital Rolando Villazon
Start: 2026-04-28T00:00:00
Location: Vienna State Opera

The Vienna State Opera is set to host a spectacular series of events, showcasing a variety of operatic and ballet performances. With masterpieces like Mozart's 'Die Zauberflöte', Puccini's 'Tosca', and Smetana's 'The Bartered Bride', coupled with the enchanting ballet 'Giselle', this season promises to be a feast for lovers of classical music and dance. Featuring an impressive line-up of talented performers, these events highlight the enduring appeal and emotive power of these classic works.

A Grand Celebration of Opera and Dance at Vienna State Opera

Step into a world of rich narratives and breathtaking artistry at the Vienna State Opera. From the enchanting journey of 'Die Zauberflöte' to the tragic beauty of 'Giselle,' and the intense passion of 'Tosca,' Vienna stands as a beacon for opera and ballet. Discover the captivating performances by world-class artists like Julian Prégardien, Serena Sáenz, Elena Bottaro, and many more, as they bring timeless stories to life. Join us as we delve into the details of this artistic spectacle that continues to resonate in the hearts of audiences.

A Symphony of Stories: Unveiling Vienna's Opera and Ballet Extravaganza

Rolando Villazón

Carrie-Ann Matheson

Wiener Staatsoper

The poet Heinrich Heine tells the legend of the mysterious Wilis, young women who must die before their wedding day because their love has been betrayed.

Giselle

Vienna State Opera

In their dead hearts, an untamed lust for dancing continues to beat. As spirits, they leave their graves at night – and if a living man comes near them at this time, they will dance him to death.

Chamber Music

To win her over, he buys a love potion from the quack doctor Dulcamara - in reality a bottle of wine. But of course it is not the wine that ensures a happy ending, but his loving heart - and Adina's.

L'elisir d'amore

He was condemned by Satan to sail the world's oceans until a woman frees him from this curse through her loyalty. One day, when Senta's father returns home from a long voyage with a mysterious man, Senta is the only one who recognizes the Flying Dutchman in the sinister foreign captain. At the cost of self-destruction, she decides to redeem him.

Der fliegende Holländer

In the Mahler Hall, musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra will surprise you with a selection of different works by different composers at each concert.

The ascetic prophet Jochanaan, who preaches repentance, seems to offer her an escape from this world. However, he rejects her longing. Full of immature anger, she demands his head. When Salome kisses the prophet's bloody mouth, her stepfather Herod orders her to be killed.

Salome

In desperation, he buys a supposed love potion from the shady quack Dulcamara - in reality just wine. By chance, Nemorino inherits money and is suddenly desired, which arouses Adina's jealousy. Eventually she realizes her true feelings. In the end, the two find each other and Nemorino firmly believes in the effects of his "elixir".

L'Elisir d'amore

The Marschallin spends a night with her young lover Octavian. In the morning, Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau disturbs the idyll and asks her to find a suitable bearer of the silver rose for his bride Sophie, the daughter of the rich Faninal.

Der Rosen­kavalier

He asks the marshal for a suitable candidate to deliver a silver rose to his very young bride Sophie - daughter of the newly ennobled, rich Lord of Faninal. The Marschallin suggests Octavian. She reflects melancholically on the transience of life. With a »light heart and light hands«, she wants to let Octavian go one day..

Der Rosenkavalier

At the now traditional recitals, you will experience internationally renowned singers not in the usual opera productions, but with specially compiled song and aria programs.

Recital Rolando Villazon

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