Vienna State Opera

The repertoire of the State Opera covers an impressive cross-section of the full spectrum of operatic literature. Four premieres are eagerly awaited in the 2012/13 season: Gluck's Alceste, Strauß' Ariadne auf Naxos, Rossini's La Cenerentola and Wagner's Tristan und Isolde (2013 is Wagner Year: 200th birthday).

Once again there is a packed line-up of stars. Elīna Garanča can be seen in three operas (La clemenza di Tito, Werther, Carmen), Anna Netrebko in Eugen Onegin and Agnes Baltsa in Elektra. Jonas Kaufmann performs as Parsifal, Neil Shicoff appears in Pique Dame and Tosca. Plácido Domingo sings Simon Boccanegra and conducts Roméo et Juliette.

Once a year, the stage and parquet of the State Opera transform into a large dance floor for a single night - for the Vienna Opera Ball.

Over one hundred debutante couples open the ball of balls wearing long evening dresses or tails.

Opera live on the Square

In April, May, June and September, around 150 opera and ballet performances will be screened live on Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz in front of the opera building on a 50 m² screen - it's classical enjoyment for free!

What's more, you can take a tour to catch a glimpse of what goes on backstage at the magnificent opera house. The State Opera Museum gives an insight into the history of this institution and casts all opera lovers under its spell.

Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)

Opernring 2
1010   Wien
www.wiener-staatsoper.at

Map Accessibility Details

Guide dogs permitted

Parking spaces Main entrance

disabled parking spaces available.
Operngasse, Opernring intersection

Side entrance

• Side entrance 2 Steps (Swing door 87cm wide).
  Side entrance on right under the arcades on Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz. From side entrance, access to elevator via inclined elevator (stairlift) in lobby..

Elevator available

95 cm wide and 140 cm deep, Doors 80 cm wide.

More information

20 wheelchair spaces available (4 in the stalls/orchestra, 18 seats in the gallery as needed).

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Special offers for disabled persons

Tours in ten languages, prior notification for wheelchairs necessary (Tel. +43 1 514 44–2606). Language display.

Comments

Portable ramps available for steps inside building.
For visitors with wheelchairs or escort, prior notification is necessary (tel. +43 1 514 44-2653 Mon-Fri, 9 am - 4pm).

Contacts

• Information :  +43 1 514 44 2250
• Tickets (credit card) :  +43 1 513 1 513

 Panorama: Staatsoper

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