The Vienna State Opera, a beacon of artistic brilliance, is set to dazzle audiences with its 2024-2025 season lineup. From the heart-wrenching tragedy of 'Roméo et Juliette' to the epic journey depicted in 'The Return of Ulysses,' the season promises an array of operatic and ballet masterpieces. The program also features Christopher Wheeldon's modern ballet 'The Winter's Tale,' weekly Open Classes for ballet enthusiasts, and an enchanting Chamber Music series. Audiences are invited to immerse themselves in this rich tapestry of storytelling and music, curated with passion and performed by world-class talent.

A Melodic Tapestry: The Vienna State Opera's 2024-2025 Season

The Wiener Staatsoper is set to host a series of remarkable events, showcasing operas such as 'Roméo et Juliette' and 'L'elisir d'amore', alongside ballet sessions and chamber music concerts, all promising to deliver a rich tapestry of artistic brilliance and cultural depth. Featuring renowned performers and timeless compositions, these events are poised to captivate audiences with their blend of dramatic storytelling, classical music, and dance excellence. Join us as we explore these diverse events that celebrate the power of performance and the enduring appeal of the arts.

An Operatic Odyssey: Captivating Performances at the Wiener Staatsoper

The Wiener Staatsoper presents an impeccable lineup of artistic events, from classic operas like 'Roméo et Juliette' and 'L'elisir d'amore' to thought-provoking ballet training sessions in their Open Class program. Additionally, the venue offers soul-soothing chamber music concerts and the timeless opera 'Bohemia'. With renowned performers and conductors taking the stage, this season promises to be an unforgettable experience for all art enthusiasts.

A Showcase of Timeless Classics and Ballet Excellence at Wiener Staatsoper

The Wiener Staatsoper is set to be the epicenter of an eclectic mix of performances, spotlighting its varied cultural offerings. From the tragic romance of 'Roméo et Juliette' to the comedic charm of 'L'elisir d'amore', the grandeur of opera will take center stage. Complementing these operatic narratives are the dynamic Open Class sessions by the Vienna State Ballet and intimate Chamber Music concerts that showcase virtuosity in a more personal setting. Join us as we delve into these captivating artistic expressions that promise to enchant audiences in Vienna.

A Cultural Celebration at the Wiener Staatsoper: Opera, Ballet, and Chamber Music Unite

Dive into the artistic world of the Wiener Staatsoper, where timeless tales like Roméo et Juliette echo through grand halls, ballet classes inspire both youth and professionals, and chamber music offers a refreshing auditory escape. This season, the opera house presents an enticing trio of events that promises to capture the hearts and imaginations of attendees, from the dramatic romance of a classic opera, the precise elegance of ballet, to the intimate allure of chamber music. Each event holds its unique charm and invites audiences to appreciate the diverse facets of performing arts.

A Cultural Odyssey: Opera, Ballet, and Chamber Music at Wiener Staatsoper

The curated events at Wiener Staatsoper promise to be a treat for opera and music enthusiasts. From the heart-wrenching opera 'Roméo et Juliette' performed by a stellar cast to ballet open classes led by top instructors, and surprise chamber music concerts by the Vienna Philharmonic, each event offers a unique artistic experience. Discover the passionate tales of love, the dedication to the dance, and the harmonious melodies that embody the spirit of these performances.

An Opera Lover's Dream: Roméo et Juliette, Ballet and Chamber Music at Wiener Staatsoper

Nadine Sierra

Saimir Pirgu

Peter Kellner

Patricia Nolz

Daniel Jenz

Stefan Astakhov

Bertrand De Billy

Birgit Hutter

Jürgen Flimm

Patrick Woodroffe

Renato Zanella

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Members of the Vienna State Opera ensemble perform a one-hour matinee in the Gustav Mahler Hall, in which they present themselves beyond the big opera stage with songs and arias. They will be accompanied by pianists from the Vienna State Opera.

Ensemble­matinee im Mahler-Saal

Vienna State Opera

The freedom-loving Carmen is desired by all men. Although none of their relationships last, the soldier Don José falls madly in love with her after she coquettishly throws a flower at his feet.

Carmen

Living Legacies not only brings together two groundbreaking choreographers in George Balanchine and Frederick Ashton whose works remain “state of the art” for any ballet company and who had a decisive influence on the development of classical dance, but also leads us into the present with Christopher Wheeldon, making continuities and discontinuities evident. The legacy of classical ballet lives on, not just by continuing choreographic traditions, but also by rethinking and reinterpreting them and through the dancers who perform them in the here and now.

Living Legacies

Macbeth, army commander in the service of King Duncan, is prophesied by three witches that he himself will become king. But the price is high,and his bloody path of self-destruction soon begins. Urged on by the ambitious Lady Macbeth, he commits murder and treason to secure his power. But his actions catch up with him when he is forced to face off against his adversary Macduff and an insurgent army. The tragedy reaches its climax in a devastating battle that seals Macbeth's downfall and makes Malcolm, the murdered king's son, the new king of Scotland.

Macbeth

The former consul Angelotti has escaped from captivity. In the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle, he meets the painter Mario Cavaradossi, who helps him.

Tosca

He is supported by Don Basilio, who spins intrigues. Help comes from Figaro, the shrewd barber, who uses cunning and disguises to gain Almaviva access to Rosina. Despite all the obstacles and comic entanglements, the lovers manage to outwit Bartolo in the end and find each other.

Il Barbiere di Siviglia

This is the new traveling opera for children at Haus am Ring. Together they set off on an adventure and wander along winding paths through the Vienna State Opera. Music everywhere, theatrical magic everywhere and a shared immersion in the magical world of opera. After her two State Opera successes, theater maker Nina Blum has now created a third children's opera project based on Mozart's The Magic Flute. On your marks, get set - and be amazed!

Secret mission The Magic Flute

The introductory matinees on Sunday mornings before a premiere at the Vienna State Opera are part of the Vienna State Ballet's regular program. They provide a variety of insights into the process of creating a ballet and working with the dancers.

Matinee at  Nijinsky

Belmonte is looking for his fiancée Konstanze, who has been kidnapped with Blonde and Pedrillo by pirates and sold to Bassa Selim.

Die Entführung aus dem Serail

John Neumeier’s ballet Nijinsky paints a powerful choreographic portrait of the legendary dancer Vaslav Nijinsky.

Nijinsky

Orfeo refuses to accept fate and decides to descend into the underworld to bring Euridice back. He uses his singing to penetrate the realm of the dead and persuades its rulers, Proserpina and Pluto, to release Euridice. However, Orfeo is given the condition that he must not look around for her during their ascent together. On the way, however, Orfeo has doubts as to whether Euridice is really following him, so he turns back. His beloved then disappears - this time forever.

L'Orfeo

Iago, a scheming, malicious ensign of Otello's, wants to destroy him. And he actually succeeds in doing so in a clever way: he is able to gradually convince Otello that his idol Desdemona is cheating on him. It is only after Otello has murdered his wife in a fit of hatred and jealousy that he realizes her innocence. Full of remorse, Otello stabs himself and, dying, bids farewell to his beloved dead wife with a kiss.

Otello

Roméo Montaigu and Juliette Capulet fall in love at a party.

As the two families are enemies to the core, this love and the wedding that is soon to take place must remain secret. As Juliette is to be married off by her unsuspecting father, she takes a drug that puts her into a death-like sleep. The mock-dead woman is buried in the crypt. Roméo, who believes her to be dead, takes a poison potion at her grave. When Juliette wakes up and sees her dying husband in front of her, she stabs herself.

Roméo et Juliette

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